Effects of parity and body condition at parturition on endocrine and reproductive parameters of the cow

Meikle, A.; Kulcsár, Margit; Chilliard, Y; Fébel, Hedvig; Delavaud, C; Cavestany, D.; Chilibroste, P.

doi:10.1530/rep.1.00080

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Effects of parity and body condition at parturition on endocrine and reproductive parameters of the cow

Published in Reproduction • Jun 1, 2004

Authors:

A. Meikle

Margit Kulcsár

Y Chilliard

Abstract

The effect of parity (multiparous vs primiparous) and body condition score (BCS; or =3.0, lean vs fat) at parturition on metabolic and endocrine profiles from 1 month before to 2 months after parturition were studied in 42 Holstein cows grazing on improved pastures. BCS and milk production were dete...

Subject

NEFA

Leptin

Endocrinology

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