Influence of Postpartum Propylene Glycol Supplementation on Metabolism, Animal Health, Reproductive Performance and Production in Dairy Cows

Authors

  • M. Iwersen Free University of Berlin, Clinic of Reproduction, 14163 Berlin, Germany
  • U. Falkenberg Free University of Berlin, Clinic of Reproduction, 14163 Berlin, Germany
  • R. Voigtsberger Free University of Berlin, Clinic of Reproduction, 14163 Berlin, Germany
  • W. Padberg Free University of Berlin, Clinic of Reproduction, 14163 Berlin, Germany
  • A. Mertin Free University of Berlin, Clinic of Reproduction, 14163 Berlin, Germany
  • W. Heuwieser Free University of Berlin, Clinic of Reproduction, 14163 Berlin, Germany

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20074581

Keywords:

postpartum supplementation, propylene glycol, total mixed ration

Abstract

The effect of postpartum supplementation of 300 g propylene glycol (Propy) per cow per day via a total mixed ration (TMR) on metabolism, animal health, reproductive performance and milk production was studied on a commercial dairy farm (production average 10,584 kg/yr) in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.

Author Biography

  • W. Heuwieser, Free University of Berlin, Clinic of Reproduction, 14163 Berlin, Germany

    Professor

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Published

2007-09-20

Issue

2007

Section

Research Summaries 1

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