Effect of unsaturated fatty acid supplementation on digestion, metabolism and nutrient balance in dairy cows during the transition period and early lactation

The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of unsaturated fatty acids in diets for dairy cows during the transition period and early lactation on intake, digestion and nutrient balance. Thirty-six multiparous and pregnant Holstein cows were randomly distributed to receive one of the e...

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Main Authors: Francisco Palma Rennó, José Esler de Freitas Júnior, Jefferson Rodrigues Gandra, Milton Maturana Filho, Lenita Camargo Verdurico, Luciana Navajás Rennó, Rafael Villela Barletta, Flávio Garcia Vilela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Zootecnia 2014-04-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-35982014000400212&lng=en&tlng=en