Residual feed intake in peripartal dairy cows is associated with differences in milk fat yield, ruminal bacteria, biopolymer hydrolyzing enzymes, and circulating biomarkers of immunometabolism.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2021-21274
Abstract: Residual feed intake (RFI) measures feed efficiency independent of milk production level, and is typically calculated using data past peak lactation. In the current study, we retrospectively classified multiparous Holstein cows (n = 320) from… read more here.
Keywords: eff cows; ruminal bacteria; milk; biomarkers immunometabolism ... See more keywords