Effect of supplementation with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and/or β-glucans on performance, feeding behaviour and immune status of Holstein Friesian bull calves during the pre- and post-weaning periods

Effect of supplementation with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and/or β-glucans on performance, feeding behaviour and immune status of Holstein Friesian bull calves during the pre- and post-weaning periods

Abstract Background Previous research in both calves and other species has suggested n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and β-glucans may have positive effects on immune function. This experiment measured performance, behaviour, metabolite and immunological responses to pre-weaning supplementati...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ruairi P. McDonnell, John V. O’ Doherty, Bernadette Earley, Anne Marie Clarke, David A. Kenny
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
Subjects:
Fish oil
Fucoidan
Immune function
Laminarin
Preweaning
Seaweed
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40104-019-0317-x

Internet

http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40104-019-0317-x

Similar Items