PLoS ONE, 2021 In the present study, records on 115,291 heifers distributed in 113 herds were used to investigate the association between age at the first calving (AFC) and lactation performance, lactation curve, the length of the first calving interval (CI), calf ...
H. Atashi, A. Asaadi, M. Hostens
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Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 Biochanin A (BCA), an isoflavone phytoestrogen, is a secondary metabolite produced mainly in leguminous plants. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of BCA on lactation performance, nitrogen metabolism, and the health of dairy goat ...
Qingbiao Xu +7 more
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Dietary supplementation with microbially fermented rice bran promotes lactation performance in dairy cows by increasing rumen fermentation performance and nutrient digestibility [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceIntroductionMicrobial fermentation effectively addresses the issue of rice bran rancidity also enhances its nutritional value as animal feed. This study aimed to explore the effects of dietary microbially fermented rice bran feed (MFRB) supplementation ...
Zixiao Zhang +10 more
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Key regulators of lactation performance in Xinjiang Brown cattle and Chinese Holstein cattle unraveled by multi-omics integration [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceThis study aimed to elucidate the molecular regulatory mechanisms underlying lactation performance in Xinjiang Brown cattle (XJBC) and Chinese Holstein cattle (CHC).
Kailun Ma +9 more
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Optimization of Artemisia ordosica crude polysaccharides on milk fatty acid composition in lactating donkeys and their effects on rectal microbiome and lactation performance [PDF]
Frontiers in MicrobiologyIntroductionThis study evaluated the effects of dietary Artemisia ordosica crude polysaccharides (AOCP; 0.5 g/kg DM) supplementation on milk fatty acid profiles, rectal microbiota, enzymes related to lipid metabolism, and lactation performance in ...
Fanzhu Meng +10 more
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High-dose phytosterols supplementation improves lactation performance, modulates rumen microbiota, and reduces methane emission intensity in mid-lactation Holstein dairy cows [PDF]
Veterinary WorldBackground and Aim: Enteric methane emission from dairy cows contributes substantially to greenhouse gas production and represents an inefficient loss of dietary energy.
Dong Li +10 more
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Dietary Supplementation of Concentrate Improves Lactation Performance and Immune Function in Grazing Lactating Yaks Through Changes in Rumen Microbial Population and Metabolites [PDF]
MicroorganismsGrazing yaks often face protein deficiency due to low-quality pasture, which limits milk production. This study aimed to investigate the effects of varying protein levels in concentrate supplementation on lactational performance, immune function, and ...
Lu Sun +6 more
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Rectal Microbiome Reveals the Improved Effect of Dietary Selenium Levels on Lactation Performance and Milk Fatty Acid Profiles in Lactating Donkeys [PDF]
AnimalsThis study evaluated the effects of dietary selenium (Se) supplementation on lactation performance, milk fatty acid composition, and rectal microbiota and short-chain fatty acids in lactating Dezhou donkeys to determine the optimal dose.
Fanzhu Meng +9 more
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Dietary supplementation of Citrus bioflavonoids improves lactation performance in buffaloes during hot weather by regulating antioxidant capacity, immune function, and rumen microbes [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceCitrus bioflavonoids (CB) are well recognized for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and digestion-promoting properties. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary CB supplementation on apparent nutrient digestibility, lactation performance ...
Yinghui Li +11 more
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Effects of dandelion (Taraxacum sp.,) supplements on lactation performance, antioxidative activity, and plasma metabolome in primiparous dairy cows [PDF]
Animal Bioscience, 2023 Objective This study evaluated the effects of dandelion supplements on lactation performance, circulating antioxidative activity and plasma metabolomics in primiparous dairy cows. Methods A total of 60 mid-lactation dairy cows (milk yield = 34.29±0.34 kg/
Yan Li, Jie Mei, Jiaqi Wang, Hongyun Liu
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