Supplementation of Rumen-Protected Glucose Increased the Risk of Disturbance of Hepatic Metabolism in Early Postpartum Holstein Cows

• Main Authors: ZhiYuan Ma (Author), LuoYun Fang (Author), Emilio Ungerfeld (Author), XiaoPeng Li (Author), ChuanShe Zhou (Author), ZhiLiang Tan (Author), LinShu Jiang (Author), XueFeng Han (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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The dual stress of reduced feed intake and increased milk yield in dairy cows early postpartum results in a negative energy balance. Rumen-protected glucose (RPG) has been reported to replenish energy, increase milk yield, and improve gut health. However, early postpartum cows often develop an insul...