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Effects of feeding 3-nitrooxypropanol to lactating dairy cows on methane emissions, animal performance and rumen fermentation
DownloadFall 2014
Methane emissions from ruminants are of great concern as they contribute to greenhouse gasses emitted within the atmosphere. The objective of this research was to evaluate a novel biochemical compound, 3-nitrooxypropanol, on its ability to reduce methane emissions and its impact on animal...
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Spring 2011
The goal of this research was to evaluate the effects of calf starter fermentation on rumen pH, metabolic adaptation of ruminal epithelia and growth of calves during the weaning transition. In study 1, calf starter consumption increased short chain fatty acid concentration in the rumen and...
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Fall 2009
Ruminal acidosis is a persisting digestive disorder in modern ruminant production; however, the susceptibility of cows to ruminal acidosis differs among cows fed a common diet. The overall objective of this research was to evaluate factors affecting the susceptibility of cows to ruminal acidosis....
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Repeatability of anogenital distance in Holstein cattle and its association with embryo yield and quality
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Reproductive phenotypes that are easy to measure, have high genetic variation and heritability along with good repeatability are being explored for genetic selection of cows for improved fertility. In this regard, anogenital distance (AGD; the distance from the center of the anus to the base of...
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Spring 2016
The goals of this research were to evaluate the interaction effects between photoperiod management and dietary grain allocation in lactating dairy cows and to determine if any relationships exist between photoperiod management and the persistency of lactation in selected dairy herds in Alberta....
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Evaluation of triticale dried distillers grain as a substitute for barley silage in feedlot finishing diets
DownloadSpring 2010
This study assessed the value of triticale dried distillers grains with solubles(DDGS) in a feedlot finishing diet using 144 intact, and 16 ruminally cannulated crossbred yearling steers. Substituting triticale DDGS for a portion of dry-rolled barley grain (20% diet DM) decreased the prevalence...
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Fall 2016
Sub-acute ruminal acidosis (SARA) is a common metabolic disorder in high-producing dairy herds. Diet formulation strategies can be implemented to decrease the incidence of SARA, but some cows in a herd may still experience SARA. The overall objectives of this research were to evaluate if...