Effects of a Change from an Indoor-Based Total Mixed Ration to a Rotational Pasture System Combined with a Moderate Concentrate Feed Supply on Immunological Cell and Blood Parameters of Dairy Cows

Effects of a Change from an Indoor-Based Total Mixed Ration to a Rotational Pasture System Combined with a Moderate Concentrate Feed Supply on Immunological Cell and Blood Parameters of Dairy Cows

In spring, transition from a total mixed ration (TMR) to a full grazing ration with moderate concentrate supply influences cow’s metabolism. It has been shown that feeding moderate amounts of concentrate during fulltime grazing did not prevent energy shortage and lipomobilization, alterati...

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Main Authors: Julia Hartwiger, Melanie Schären, Jana Frahm, Susanne Kersten, Liane Hüther, Helga Sauerwein, Ulrich Meyer, Gerhard Breves, Sven Dänicke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
dairy cows
ration change
pasture
confinement
immune system
inflammatory markers
nutrient
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/6/2/47

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