Feeding frequency for lactating cows: diurnal patterns of hormones and metabolites in peripheral blood in relation to milk-fat concentration

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

E-ISSN: 1475-2662|60|2|265-274

ISSN: 0007-1145

Source: British Journal of Nutrition, Vol.60, Iss.2, 1988-09, pp. : 265-274

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Abstract

1. The present paper reports the effects of dietary modifications on the diurnal pattern of concentrations of certain metabolites and hormones in the peripheral blood of lactating dairy cows. The cows were given fixed rations of hay and high-cereal concentrates in the proportions of 30:70 or 10:90 (w/w). The concentrates were given in either two or six equal meals daily; the hay was given twice daily.