Simple Summary Metabolic disorders are a key problem in the transition period of dairy
cows and often appear before the onset of further health problems. Problems derive from …

The control of energy intake is complex, including mechanisms that act independently (eg
distention, osmotic effects, fuel-sensing) as well as interacting factors that are likely to affect …

The objective was to investigate the effect of different dry cow feeding strategies on the
degree of ketonemia postpartum. Epidemiologic studies provide evidence of an association …

Most nutrition models and some nutritionists view ration formulation as accounting
transactions to match nutrient supplies with nutrient requirements. However, diet and stage …

Systemic inflammation (SI) is increasingly studied in several species because it may be
central in many metabolic disturbances and be a risk factor for clinical disease. This proof-of …

Simple Summary Dairy cows have been primarily selected during the last century for higher
milk production with no attention being paid to other traits such as a sufficient dry matter …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of postpartum dietary starch content and
monensin supplementation throughout the periparturient period and into early lactation on …

The last issue of Veterinary Clinics dedicated to dairy nutrition was published more than 22
years ago. 1 In that issue, the dry cow was identified as the key to fresh cow performance …

The objective of this study was to determine the effects of feeding increased dietary crude
protein (CP) on productive performance and indicators of protein and energy metabolism …

Carbohydrates normally compose more than 60% of the diets of lactating cows and can
have large effects on energy intake and partitioning. These effects depend on the type and …