Effects of a Change from an Indoor-Based Total Mixed Ration to a Rotational Pasture System Combined With a Moderate Concentrate Feed Supply on Rumen Fermentation 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 Rumen Fermentation of Dairy Cows

In spring, transition from a total mixed ration (TMR) to pasture requires rumen adaptions for the cow. It had been shown that transition period does not necessarily mean an increased risk for subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA). After adaption to pasture, however, supplying low amounts of concentrate d...

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Main Authors: Julia Hartwiger, Melanie Schären, Sarah Potthoff, Liane Hüther, Susanne Kersten, Dirk von Soosten, Andreas Beineke, Ulrich Meyer, Gerhard Breves, Sven Dänicke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
dairy cows
ration change
pasture
confinement
VFA
pH logger
rumen papillae morphology
non-glucogenic to glucogenic VFA ratio
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/11/205

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