Plasma calcium concentrations are decreased at least 9 hours before parturition in multiparous Holstein-Friesian cattle in a herd fed an acidogenic diet during late gestation

Plasma calcium concentrations are decreased at least 9 hours before parturition in multiparous Holstein-Friesian cattle in a herd fed an acidogenic diet during late gestation

Calcium homeostatic mechanisms are challenged in periparturient multiparous dairy cattle due to the rapid transport of large amounts of calcium into the mammary gland associated with colostrogenesis, resulting in decreased plasma total calcium concentration ([Ca]). An unresolved issue is the timing...

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Main Authors: Megahed, Ameer A., Hiew, Mark Wen Han, Badawy, Shymaa A. El, Constable, Peter D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Dairy Science Association 2018
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/73539/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/73539/1/Plasma%20calcium%20concentrations%20are%20decreased%20at%20least%209%20hours%20before%20parturition%20in%20multiparous%20Holstein-Friesian%20cattle%20in%20a%20herd%20fed%20an%20acidogenic%20diet%20during%20late%20gestation.pdf

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