Assessing and Managing Body Condition Score for the Prevention of Metabolic Disease in Dairy Cows - 29/06/13
, Jane K. Kay, PhD b, Nic C. Friggens, PhD c, Juan J. Loor, PhD d, e, Donagh P. Berry, PhD fRésumé |
Body condition score (BCS) is an assessment of a cow’s body fat (and muscle) reserves, with low values reflecting emaciation and high values equating to obesity. The intercalving profile of BCS is a mirror image of the milk lactation profile. The BCS at which a cow calves, her nadir BCS, and the amount of BCS lost after calving are associated with milk production, reproduction, and health. Genetics, peripartum nutrition, and management are factors that likely interact with BCS to determine the risk of health disorders.
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Vol 29 - N° 2
P. 323-336 - juillet 2013 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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