The Metabolic profile of grazing dairy cattle

Authors

  • M. Merrall Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1978no13p19-25

Keywords:

blood chemistry, Laboratory diagnosis, Metabolic disorders, seasons, cows

Abstract

The metabolic profile as it stands at the moment is not a valid tool for the diagnosis of nutritional balance on its own. It is useful, however, as part of a wider investigation of dairy cattle nutrition.  It is useful for research in the possible selection of genetically superior animals and for investigations on different types of management systems.  it is valuable as an aid in the diagnosis of clinical problems which have not been solved by conventional methods.

Cover image of the 13th Volume of the Bovine Practitioner: three images of Maryland--an arial photo of a farm in the green countryside, the city skyline at dusk, and a photo of the USS Constellation sailing in the harbor--with the journal name, AABP logo, and the information for the 11th annual conference.

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Published

1978-11-01

How to Cite

Merrall, M. (1978). The Metabolic profile of grazing dairy cattle. The Bovine Practitioner, 1978(13), 19–25. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1978no13p19-25

Issue

No. 13 (1978 November)

Section

Articles