Effect of Prepartum Administration of Monensin in a Controlled-release Capsule on Postpartum Energy Indicators in Lactating Dairy Cows

Duffield, T.F.; Sandals, D.; Leslie, K.E.; Lissemore, K.; McBride, B.W.; H Lumsden, J; Dick, P.; Bagg, R.

doi:10.3168/jds.s0022-0302(98)70126-2

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Effect of Prepartum Administration of Monensin in a Controlled-release Capsule on Postpartum Energy Indicators in Lactating Dairy Cows

Published in Journal of Dairy Science • Sep 1, 1998

Authors:

T.F. Duffield

D. Sandals

K.E. Leslie

Abstract

The effects of monensin on the energy metabolism of dairy cows in early lactation were investigated in a large clinical trial that was randomized and double-blinded. A total of 1010 Holstein cows and first lactation heifers were allocated to receive a controlled-release capsule of monensin or a plac...

Subject

Monensin

Ice calving

Lactation

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