Prepartum Milking of Heifers Influences Future Production and Health

From: Journal of Dairy Science | Date: May 1, 2007| Author: Daniels, K J; Donkin, S S; Eicher, S D; Pajor, E A; Schutz, M M | Copyright information

ABSTRACT

Transition heifers face multiple stressors during the periparturient period, including first exposure to milking, that may adversely impact dry matter intake (DMI), reduce milk production, compromise immune function, and increase susceptibility to disease. It was hypothesized that reducing the combined stressors experienced at calving would improve the periparturient performance, health, and well-being of heifers. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of init...

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