The association of prepartum urine pH and periparturient activity and rumination time on postpartum subclinical hypocalcemia dynamics in Holstein cows

Authors

  • Claira Seely Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
  • Jessica A. A. McArt Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Keywords:

calcium, hypocalcemia, subclinical

Abstract

Dynamics of subclinical hypocalcemia (SCH) in early lactation dairy cows have been associated with negative health outcomes and decreased production. Our objective was to investigate the association of SCH dynamics with prepartum urine pH, periparturient activity and rumination time, and serum total Ca (tCa).

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Published

2021-10-09

Issue

2021 Annual Conference Proceedings

Section

Research Summaries