ABSTRACT Background Monitoring the metabolic changes during the periparturient period is crucial. Objective We aimed to establish reference intervals (RIs) of several serum and plasma biochemical variables in multiparous periparturient Holstein dairy cows. Methods A total of 238 multiparous dry cows from six commercial dairy farms were enrolled.
Nektarios Siachos +6 more
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Genetic evaluation of Holstein-Friesian and Jersey sires using records from pure- and cross-bred progeny in New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science in animal science at Massey University [PDF]
Milk Yield, Milk Fat Yield, Milk Protein Yield and Days in Milk of 72,480 dairy cows of Holstein-Friesian, Jersey and their reciprocal crossbred were analysed.
Nejati-Javaremi, Ardeshir
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Use of early-lactation milk Fourier-transform mid-infrared spectroscopy and farm data to predict the calving-to-conception interval in Chinese dairy cows [PDF]
Chu Chu +12 more
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Abstract Heat thermotherapy (HT) is reported to promote cardiovascular (CV) and cardiometabolic health benefits. This systematic review and meta‐analysis (CRD42020193669) empirically investigated the efficacy of HT in improving CV and cardiometabolic parameters by assessing responses to single versus multiple HT bouts.
Ben S. Price +4 more
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Effects of negative energy balance on liver gene and protein expression during the early postpartum period and its impacts on dairy cow fertility [PDF]
End of project reportNegative energy balance (NEB) is a severe metabolic affecting high yielding dairy cows early post partum with both concurrent and latent negative effects on cow fertility as well as on milk production and cow health.
Diskin, Michael G. +9 more
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Effect of Month of Calving, on Some Reproductive Traits in Friesian Cows under Egyptian Environmental Conditions. Intervals Parturition to : Estrus, Service and Conception and Gestation period [PDF]
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Abstract Kenyan athletes have dominated competitive middle‐ and long‐distance running for more than half a century, a phenomenon suggested to be attributable, at least in part, to superior running economy. Given that lower‐leg anthropometry is an important determinant of running economy, a key contributor to the athletic performance of Kenyan runners ...
Henrik B. Larsen +5 more
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The use of homeopathic nosodes in the prevention of mastitis in organic dairy herds (OF0186) [PDF]
Mastitis is the most significant disease affecting the health, welfare and economic productivity of dairy cattle and is recognised by Defra as a major economic and welfare concern.
Anon
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