Effects of Body Condition and Concentrate Proportion of the Ration on Mobilization of Fat Depots and Energetic Condition in Dairy Cows during Early Lactation Based on Ultrasonic Measurements

The aim of this study was to evaluate energy metabolism and lipid mobilization via ultrasonic measurements (USM), considering inner fat depots, in lactating dairy cows differing in body condition score (BCS) and fed rations with low (35% at dry matter basis; C<sub>35</sub>) or high (60%...

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Main Authors: Katharina Bünemann, Dirk von Soosten, Jana Frahm, Susanne Kersten, Ulrich Meyer, Jürgen Hummel, Annette Zeyner, Sven Dänicke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/4/131