Supplementation of Spring Pasture with Harvested Fodder Beet Bulb Alters Rumen Fermentation and Increases Risk of Subacute Ruminal Acidosis during Early Lactation

Supplementation of Spring Pasture with Harvested Fodder Beet Bulb Alters Rumen Fermentation and Increases Risk of Subacute Ruminal Acidosis during Early Lactation

In a cross-over design, eight rumen cannulated dairy cows were used to explore the industry-recommended method for dietary transition to fodder beet (FB: <i>Beta vulgaris</i> L.) on changes to rumen fermentation and pH, milk production, dry matter intake (DMI) and the risk of subacute ru...

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Main Authors: Anita Fleming, Konagh Garrett, Kelly Froehlich, Matthew Beck, Racheal H. Bryant, Grant Edwards, Pablo Gregorini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
fodder beet (FB)
rumen function
grazing dairy cows
milk production
subacute ruminal acidosis
herbage intake
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/8/1307

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