Keywords
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 85-116-S; Report of progress (Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station); 460; Dairy; Niacin; Milk production; Ketosis
Abstract
Two lactation trials were undertaken to evaluate the effect of a niacin supplement on milk production and 'the physiological symptoms of ketosis. Blood ketone and non-esterified fatty acid levels were lower and blood glucose concentrations higher in niacin-supplemented cows. These trends were exhibited regardless of whether supplementation began 2 wk prepartum or immediately after calving. A 6 g daily dose was found to be of equal or higher benefit than a 12 g supplement. Cows gi ven niacin consistently produced more milk than controls, though the difference was small.; Dairy Day, 1984, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1984;
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22
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23
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Recommended Citation
Dufva, G.; Bartley, E.; Dayton, A.; and Riddell, D.
(1984)
"Effect of niacin supplementation on milk production and ketosis of dairy cattle,"
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports:
Vol. 0:
Iss.
2.
https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.3093
