Journal of Dairy Science · 1988 · 140 citations · 9 references
AgricultureDairy ScienceNutritional SciencesAnimal NutritionLactationLactation PhysiologyDairy Cattle NutritionDairy Cow NutritionLactation NutritionLivestock NutritionMilk MicronutrientsMilk ProductionCalcium During LactationDietary Effects On Milk MineralsFatty AcidsLactation Calcium NeedsMineral Fortification Of MilkSaturated Fatty AcidsUnsaturated Fatty Acids
Digestibility and production responses to feeding Ca salts of fatty acids were determined in lactating cows. Cows 120 d in milk were fed 4% of DM as Ca salts of fatty acids using chromium oxide mordanted corn silage as unabsorbed reference substance. Digestion of DM and N did not change, fatty acid digestion increased, and Ca percentage absorption decreased. Milk and milk fat production were enhanced.
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