Effects of Prepartum Dietary Energy Level and Nicotinic Acid Supplementation on Immunological, Hematological and Biochemical Parameters of Periparturient Dairy Cows Differing in Parity

Effects of Prepartum Dietary Energy Level and Nicotinic Acid Supplementation on Immunological, Hematological and Biochemical Parameters of Periparturient Dairy Cows Differing in Parity

The periparturient period is critical according to health, productivity and profitability. As this period is fundamental for the success of the lactation period, the interest in improving periparturient health by dietary supplements increased in recent years. The present study investigated the effec...

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Main Authors: Reka Tienken, Susanne Kersten, Jana Frahm, Liane Hüther, Ulrich Meyer, Korinna Huber, Jürgen Rehage, Sven Dänicke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-09-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
periparturient
niacin
dairy cow
immune system
PBMC
CD4
CD8
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/5/3/0391

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http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/5/3/0391

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