Simple Summary It is well established that the functions of the gastrointestinal tract go
beyond the digestion and absorption of nutrients. For instance, its constant contact with the …

Recent research on the transition period (TP) of dairy cows has highlighted the pivotal role
of immune function in affecting the severity of metabolic challenges the animals face when …

Data were obtained from studies in Australia, Canada, and the United States using
individual cow data from 28,230 Holstein cows to evaluate associations between parity and …

The objectives were as follows:(1) establish cow-level thresholds for prepartum
nonesterified fatty acids (NEFA) and postpartum NEFA, β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), and …

Understanding changes in parameters recorded by automated health monitoring systems
based on ear-attached sensors on the days immediately before and after diagnosis of …

Postruminal intestinal barrier dysfunction caused by excessive hindgut fermentation may be
a source of peripheral inflammation in dairy cattle. Therefore, the study objectives were to …

The objective was to study the effects of week of lactation (WOL) and experimental nutrient
restriction on concentrations of selected milk metabolites and fatty acids (FA), and assess …

A deeper understanding of the risk factors for dystocia and stillbirth could help farmers make
decisions about dairy cow management. The objectives of this study were to investigate cow …

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 …

Heat-stress-induced inflammation may be ameliorated by antioxidant supplementation due
to the purported effects of increased production of reactive oxygen species or oxidative …