Effects of rumen-escape lipid in a range supplement on postpartum reproductive function in beef cows

Authors

R.B. Hightshoe
R.C. Cochran
L.R. Corah
D.L. Harmon
G.H. Kiracofe

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1990; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 90-361-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 592; Beef; Rumen-escape lipid; Estrous cycle; Cholesterol; Postpartum

Abstract

Postpartum cows receiving a range supplement containing rumen-escape lipid exhibited altered hormone and cholesterol levels compared to cows not fed lipid. Sixty-seven percent of lipid-fed cows exhibited a normal (18.2 d) first estrous cycle vs 33% for cows not receiving lipid. Incorporation of rumen-escape lipid into range supplements appears to significantly improve postpartum reproductive characteristics.

Recommended Citation

Hightshoe, R.B.; Cochran, R.C.; Corah, L.R.; Harmon, D.L.; and Kiracofe, G.H. (1990) "Effects of rumen-escape lipid in a range supplement on postpartum reproductive function in beef cows," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2255