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Transition Cow Metabolites And Physical Traits Influence Days To First Postpartum Ovulation In Dairy Cows, S. Banuelos, J. S. Stevenson
Transition Cow Metabolites And Physical Traits Influence Days To First Postpartum Ovulation In Dairy Cows, S. Banuelos, J. S. Stevenson
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
The objective of this study was to assess key metabolites and patterns of prepartum and postpartum physical activity as they relate to the onset of first postpartum ovulation in lactating dairy cows. Close-up dry Holstein cows (n = 82) and late gestation heifers (n = 78) were enrolled beginning 3 weeks before expected calving date (day 0). Cows were fit with Cow SensOor ear tags to assess transitional changes in eating, resting, rumination, activity, and ear-surface temperatures. Rectal temperatures were assessed and blood samples were collected on days 0, 3, 7, and 14 to measure concentrations of glucose, free fatty …
Daily Activity Measures And Milk Yield Immediately Before And After A Fertile Estrus, J. S. Stevenson
Daily Activity Measures And Milk Yield Immediately Before And After A Fertile Estrus, J. S. Stevenson
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The objective was to characterize changes in milk yield and other physical measures during a 7-day periestrual period encompassing estrus (day 0) and insemination. Lactating dairy cows milked thrice daily were fitted with CowManager SensOor ear tags capable of assessing real time eating, rumination, resting, high activity (estrus), ear-surface temperature, and providing heat alerts. Daily milk was unchanged during the periestrual period. Daily ear-surface temperature was greater during days 1 to 3 compared with day 0. Daily rumination and resting times reached nadirs on day 0, with decreases occurring 48 hours before estrus. Both rumination and resting times increased by …
Heat Stress During The Transition Period Is Associated With Impaired Production, Reproduction, And Survival In Dairy Cows, P. R. Menta, V. S. Machado, J. M. Piñeiro, W. W. Thatcher, J. E. P. Santos, A. Vieira-Neto
Heat Stress During The Transition Period Is Associated With Impaired Production, Reproduction, And Survival In Dairy Cows, P. R. Menta, V. S. Machado, J. M. Piñeiro, W. W. Thatcher, J. E. P. Santos, A. Vieira-Neto
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
The objectives of this retrospective cohort study were to determine the association of heat stress exposure during the transition period with production, health, reproduction, and survival during the first 90 days postpartum in dairy cows. A total of 5,722 Holstein cows (2,324 heifers and 3,397 cows) were categorized into environmental condition (EC) groups based on average temperature humidity index (THI) exposure as thermoneutral (TN) or heat stress (HS) during the pre (Pre) and early postpartum (Post) periods into TN-TN, TN-HS, HS-TN, and HS-HS. In heifers, exposure to HS during the Pre, Post, or Pre and Post was associated with a …
Resynchronizing Returns To Estrus After A Prior Insemination, J. S. Stevenson, J. A. Sauls-Hiesterman
Resynchronizing Returns To Estrus After A Prior Insemination, J. S. Stevenson, J. A. Sauls-Hiesterman
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In two experiments, GnRH and a progesterone insert (CIDR) were applied to cows after insemination (day 0) to reprogram or synchronize the returning estrus of cows that failed to conceive to that previous insemination. The combination of GnRH (day 14) and a CIDR insert (days 17 to 24) in experiment 1 (n = 347 cows) increased the proportion of nonpregnant cows returning to estrus before pregnancy diagnosis on day 32 by 7.4 percentage points, increased the synchrony of their return by 24.4 percentage points, but delayed that return by 2.3 days compared with controls. In experiment 2 (n = 863 …
Complete Luteolysis And Pregnancy Per Insemination After Modifying The Standard 7-Day Ovsynch Program In Dairy Cows, J. S. Stevenson, B. Atanasov
Complete Luteolysis And Pregnancy Per Insemination After Modifying The Standard 7-Day Ovsynch Program In Dairy Cows, J. S. Stevenson, B. Atanasov
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Two experiments were conducted with Holstein-Friesian cows in the Republic of North Macedonia and with Holstein cows in Kansas. We hypothesized that a single standard dose of PGF2α injected on day 8 instead of day 7 in the standard Ovsynch program would increase the proportion of cows with complete luteolysis and increase the synchronization risk compared with control cows receiving a standard dose on day 7. Cows were treated with the standard program (Ov-7x1) or with Ov-8x1 experimental program in experiment 1, using only a single dose of PGF2α. In experiment 2, a third treatment was added …
Characterization Of A Commercial Whey Protein Hydrolysate And Its Use As A Binding Agent In The Whey Protein Isolate Agglomeration Process, B. Zaitoun, N. Palmer, J. Amamcharla
Characterization Of A Commercial Whey Protein Hydrolysate And Its Use As A Binding Agent In The Whey Protein Isolate Agglomeration Process, B. Zaitoun, N. Palmer, J. Amamcharla
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Soy lecithin is a commonly used binder in agglomerating dairy powders. Due to the increase in consumer awareness on “clean label” and also to increase the shelf-life of agglomerated whey protein isolate (WPI), the demand of lecithin-free agglomerated WPI has increased. In this work, whey protein hydrolysate (WPH) was utilized as a binder to facilitate the agglomeration of WPI. The first objective was to characterize the chemical properties of three lots of WPH obtained from a commercial manufacturer. The degree of hydrolysis (DH) of WPH was 13.82–15.35% and not significantly (P > 0.05) different between the lots. It was observed …
Effect Of Stirring And Static Heating On Fibrilization Of Milk Whey Protein: A Processing Approach, G. Rathod, J. Amamcharla
Effect Of Stirring And Static Heating On Fibrilization Of Milk Whey Protein: A Processing Approach, G. Rathod, J. Amamcharla
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
When globular proteins such as whey proteins are converted to fibril structure, the functional properties, including viscosity and water holding capacity, are improved. Consequently, they can be used as functional ingredients in a variety of foods such as yogurt and bakery products. In this study, milk whey protein isolates were converted to fibrils by heating at low pH using two different approaches to reduce fibrilization time without compromising the quality of fibrils. Fibrils were made with an intervention of stirring to reduce fibrilization time. Continuous stirring improved the quality of fibrils and speed of the fibrilization.
Effects Of Pre-Cutting Round Alfalfa Hay Bales On Forage Quality And Processing Time, W. E. Brown, E. Harms, J Heimsoth, J. Mcginnis, C. I. Vahl, B. J. Bradford, M. J. Brouk
Effects Of Pre-Cutting Round Alfalfa Hay Bales On Forage Quality And Processing Time, W. E. Brown, E. Harms, J Heimsoth, J. Mcginnis, C. I. Vahl, B. J. Bradford, M. J. Brouk
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Round hay balers with knives that cut the hay as it enters the baling chamber reduce the particle size upon baling, and eliminate the need for a tub grinder. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of a round hay baler with knives on forage quality of alfalfa hay at baling and after storage, and the effects of the processing method on nutrient composition and particle size distribution. Alfalfa hay was baled (560 M Megawide HC2, John Deere, Moline, IL) with knives every 4 inches (CUT; theoretical length of cut) or without knives (NORM). At baling and …
Association Of Horizontal Silo Pad Type, Elevation And Core Depth With Indicators Of Silo Ramp Hygiene, Forage Quality, And Digestibility, W. E. Brown, N. M. Bello, M. J. Brouk
Association Of Horizontal Silo Pad Type, Elevation And Core Depth With Indicators Of Silo Ramp Hygiene, Forage Quality, And Digestibility, W. E. Brown, N. M. Bello, M. J. Brouk
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Horizontal silo piles without walls are constructed using packing equipment to adequately pack the forage for air exclusion. During packing, the equipment uses a ramp of forage to access the top of the pile, potentially introducing soil into the forage when the base of the silo is made of soil. Soil contains microorganisms which may cause malfermentation and pose health risks to livestock. The objective of this study was to assess the association of horizontal silo pad type, elevation, and core depth with indicators related to silage hygiene and nutrient quality. We hypothesized that ash and mineral content, microbiological profile, …
Dairy Research 2020, M. J. Brouk
Dairy Research 2020, M. J. Brouk
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Kansas State University is pleased to present the 2020 Dairy Research Report of Progress. Topics include milk processing, physiology, management, nutrition, and feeding of dairy cattle.
Does Time Interval From Thawing Multiple Straws Of Semen To Insemination Affect Pregnancy Outcome Of Lactating Dairy Cows?, J. Fehn, L. G. Mendonça
Does Time Interval From Thawing Multiple Straws Of Semen To Insemination Affect Pregnancy Outcome Of Lactating Dairy Cows?, J. Fehn, L. G. Mendonça
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Technicians must follow guidelines when inseminating cows to avoid impacting the quality of semen and pregnancy per AI (P/AI). The interval from initiation of the thawing process of multiple semen straws until AI is an important aspect to be considered when evaluating the performance of AI technicians. Time interval from thawing to AI can be affected by the skill level of the AI technician, distance from the thawing unit to location of insemination, and labor efficiency. Because modern dairy farms are becoming larger, it is important to evaluate if the interval from thawing to AI is impacting P/AI in large …
Are My Dry Cows Heat-Stressed? A Novel Approach To Assess Heat Stress Of Dry Cows In Commercial Dairy Herds, A. L. Scanavez, C. A. Gamarra, R. S. De Oliveira, L. G. Mendonça
Are My Dry Cows Heat-Stressed? A Novel Approach To Assess Heat Stress Of Dry Cows In Commercial Dairy Herds, A. L. Scanavez, C. A. Gamarra, R. S. De Oliveira, L. G. Mendonça
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Heat stress during the dry period causes major economic losses to the dairy industry. However, limited research exists regarding responses of dry cows exposed to various temperature and relative humidity gradients. In addition, no validated methods are currently available to assess heat stress in dry cows. The goals of this study were to describe core body temperature (CBT) responses of dry cows according to a variety of temperature-humidity index (THI) values, and develop and validate a practical method to assess heat stress in dry cows in commercial dairy herds. This study was comprised of 2 parts. In the first part …
Deliberate Exercise Of Pregnant Holstein Heifers Improves Milk Composition During Lactation, J. Johnson, P. Steichen, B. J. Bradford, A. E. Rhodes, T. G. Rozell
Deliberate Exercise Of Pregnant Holstein Heifers Improves Milk Composition During Lactation, J. Johnson, P. Steichen, B. J. Bradford, A. E. Rhodes, T. G. Rozell
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Exercise has substantial impacts on systemic physiology, but little research has been conducted to assess how it may influence dairy cattle in modern confined production systems. Dairy heifers were walked for up to 45 minutes, 4 days per week for 8 weeks during pregnancy to assess impacts on subsequent health and productivity. Heifers that were exercised had increased milk protein and solids-not-fat concentrations for up to 15 weeks into lactation, and increased milk fat and energy-corrected milk production at some time points during this period, as compared to sedentary contemporaries. No adverse or beneficial effects of exercise were found on …
Combined Risk Factors And Digestive Disorders In Mid-Lactation Holstein Cows: A Case Study, S. T. Quanz, L. K. Mamedova, M. J. Brouk, P. Gott, B. J. Bradford
Combined Risk Factors And Digestive Disorders In Mid-Lactation Holstein Cows: A Case Study, S. T. Quanz, L. K. Mamedova, M. J. Brouk, P. Gott, B. J. Bradford
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Digestive disorders can be a significant cause of disease on dairies and are frustrating because of their unpredictability. Diets that may support excellent health in most cases may nonetheless result in significant gastrointestinal disease, even leading to deadly conditions such as hemorrhagic bowel syndrome. To our knowledge, there is limited research on these conditions, as many risk factors fail to reproduce disease when experimentally administered to cows, leading many to conclude that these disorders are generally multifactorial in nature and difficult to replicate. In this case study, we document the outbreak and resolution of digestive disorders among 15 control cows …
Disease Prevalence And Its Consequences On Blood Metabolites, Physical Activities, Milk Yield, And Fertility, J. S. Stevenson, S. Banuelos
Disease Prevalence And Its Consequences On Blood Metabolites, Physical Activities, Milk Yield, And Fertility, J. S. Stevenson, S. Banuelos
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Health status of 160 lactating cows was monitored by assessing blood metabolites on days 0, 3, 7, and 14 after calving, in addition measures of physical activity during 20 days surrounding parturition. Cows with clinical disease (any with diagnosis of ketosis, metritis, mastitis, respiratory disease, or milk fever during the first 60 days in milk) were compared with outcomes in healthy cows. Expected differences were observed between health status groups for serum concentrations of free fatty acids, beta-hydroxybutyrate, haptoglobin, and calcium, but not for plasma glucose. Daily postpartum rumination and eating times were decreased in diseased cows and they spent …
Individual Feed Intake Of Transition Cows And Their Daily Activity Measures Of Temperature, Eating, Rumination, Resting, And Activity Times, J. S. Stevenson, C. S. Takiya, B. J. Bradford
Individual Feed Intake Of Transition Cows And Their Daily Activity Measures Of Temperature, Eating, Rumination, Resting, And Activity Times, J. S. Stevenson, C. S. Takiya, B. J. Bradford
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Fifteen transition dairy cows bearing CowSensor® ear tags were monitored during 14 days before and after calving to assess temperature and behavior outcomes recorded by the sensors, in addition to actual individual dry matter and as-fed feed intake. The sensors—compared with reported visual observation studies—underestimated eating and resting times, but rumination time was estimated reasonably accurately. Expected changes in rumination (decreased acutely before calving and increased linearly to day 14) and general activity (increased acutely just before calving) were observed. More studies are warranted to determine how to use these activity monitors in detecting health disorders of cows that …
Effects Of Two Commercial Supplemental Fat Products On Body Condition Score And Cow- And Herd-Level Milk Yield And Composition In A Commercial Dairy Herd In Kansas, A. L. Scanavez, C. A. Gamarra, R. S. De Oliveira, L. G. Mendonça
Effects Of Two Commercial Supplemental Fat Products On Body Condition Score And Cow- And Herd-Level Milk Yield And Composition In A Commercial Dairy Herd In Kansas, A. L. Scanavez, C. A. Gamarra, R. S. De Oliveira, L. G. Mendonça
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Feeding fat supplements to lactating dairy cows is an effective strategy to increase energy density of rations and increase milk yield. However, it is not clear whether supplementing a specific fat supplement for the entire lactating herd provides better results than others in commercial dairy herds. The objective of this study was to compare the effects of fat supplementation with two commercial products on changes in body condition score (BCS) and cow- and herd-level milk production and composition in a large commercial dairy herd. The study was conducted in a herd milking approximately 1,500 Holstein cows. One of two treatments …
Beta-Hydroxybutyrate Alters The Mrna Cytokine Profile From Mouse Macrophages Challenged With Streptococcus Uberis, T. H. Swartz, L. K. Mamedova, B. J. Bradford
Beta-Hydroxybutyrate Alters The Mrna Cytokine Profile From Mouse Macrophages Challenged With Streptococcus Uberis, T. H. Swartz, L. K. Mamedova, B. J. Bradford
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
The objective of this study was to determine if β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) altered inflammatory responses in macrophages challenged with a common mastitis pathogen, Streptococcus uberis. Mouse macrophages (RAW 264.7 line) were cultured either in the presence or absence of BHB for 24 h, and then challenged or not with S. uberis. Relative transcript abundance of cell membrane receptors (TLR2 and GPR109a), cytokines (IL-1β, IL-10, TNFα, and TGFβ), and chemokines (CXCL2 and CCL5) were determined using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and normalized against the geometric mean of HPRT and B2M. Streptococcus uberis activated the macrophages, noted by greater …
Identifying A Milk-Replacer And Weaning Strategy For Holstein Calves Using Automated Behavioral Measures Of Lying And Environmental Enrichment Device Use, E. M. Bortoluzzi, T. M. Hill, L. L. Deikun, L. A. Ruiz, M. J. Goering, T. S. Dennis, F. X. Suarez-Mena, J. D. Quigley, R. L. Schlotterbeck, M. V. Alonso, R. Mazloom, M. Jaberi-Douraki, L. E. Hulbert
Identifying A Milk-Replacer And Weaning Strategy For Holstein Calves Using Automated Behavioral Measures Of Lying And Environmental Enrichment Device Use, E. M. Bortoluzzi, T. M. Hill, L. L. Deikun, L. A. Ruiz, M. J. Goering, T. S. Dennis, F. X. Suarez-Mena, J. D. Quigley, R. L. Schlotterbeck, M. V. Alonso, R. Mazloom, M. Jaberi-Douraki, L. E. Hulbert
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
In dairy production, “weaning readiness” is often based on solid feed intake. The goal of this study was to determine weaning readiness using feed-intake, lying-behaviors, and the use of an environmental enrichment device (EED) in calves that underwent 1 of 4 milk-replacer and weaning protocols. Twenty-eight male Holstein calves (95 ± 2.6 lb BW at 1 d of age) were housed in individual pens and initially fed one type of milk replacer (25% crude protein (CP), 17% fat, 1.45 lb of dry matter (DM)) via nipplebuckets twice a day (AM and PM), and one type of textured calf starter ( …
Dairy Research 2019, B. J. Bradford
Dairy Research 2019, B. J. Bradford
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Kansas State University is pleased to present the 2019 Dairy Research Report of Progress and proud to serve the growing Kansas dairy industry.
Effects Of A High-Protein Corn Product On Nutrient Digestibility And Production Responses In Mid-Lactation Dairy Cows, W. E. Brown, B. J. Bradford
Effects Of A High-Protein Corn Product On Nutrient Digestibility And Production Responses In Mid-Lactation Dairy Cows, W. E. Brown, B. J. Bradford
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
An experiment was conducted to assess the effects of a high-protein corn product (56% crude protein; CP) relative to other sources of protein on the lactation performance of dairy cows. Twenty-four Holstein cows (1,367 ± 105 lb of body weight, 111 ± 34 days in milk, 2.28 ± 0.46 lactations; mean ± standard deviation) were randomly assigned to treatment sequence in a replicated 4 × 4 Latin square design balanced for carryover effects. Cows were individually fed one of four diets with a different protein concentrate source during each 28-day period, including: soybean meal (SBM), high-protein corn product (HPCP), soybean …
Physiologic Responses To Feeding Rumen-Protected Glucose To Lactating Dairy Cows, J. A. Sauls-Hiesterman, S. Banuelos, B. Atanasov, B. Bradford, J. S. Stevenson
Physiologic Responses To Feeding Rumen-Protected Glucose To Lactating Dairy Cows, J. A. Sauls-Hiesterman, S. Banuelos, B. Atanasov, B. Bradford, J. S. Stevenson
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Lactating Holstein cows were enrolled in a study beginning before first insemination. Cows were supplemented with a rumen-protected glucose (RPG) product to test the hypothesis that circulating progesterone concentrations could be increased by increasing blood glucose, which causes an increase in insulin, subsequently decreasing progesterone clearance by liver enzymes. Supplementation occurred at 0, 2.2, 4.4, or 8.8 lb per head per day to test a dose response. Treatment began 3 days before ovulation and continued until day 12 of the estrous cycle. Rumen-protected glucose did not impact serum concentration of glucose before or after feeding, but the change in insulin …
Impact Of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Fermentation Product On Feed Intake Parameters, Lactation Performance, And Metabolism Of Transition Dairy Cattle, K. Olagaray, S. E. Sivinski, B. A. Saylor, L. K. Mamedova, J. A. Sauls, I. Yoon, B. J. Bradford
Impact Of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Fermentation Product On Feed Intake Parameters, Lactation Performance, And Metabolism Of Transition Dairy Cattle, K. Olagaray, S. E. Sivinski, B. A. Saylor, L. K. Mamedova, J. A. Sauls, I. Yoon, B. J. Bradford
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
A Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product (NutriTek; Diamond V, Cedar Rapids, IA) was fed from 29 ± 5 days before calving and through 42 days in milk (DIM) to evaluate the effects on feed intake parameters, milk production, and metabolism. Treatments were control (n = 30) or 18 g/d NutriTek (NT, n = 34) provided as total mixed rations. Cows were individually fed 3×/day prepartum and 2×/day postpartum. Cows were milked 2×/day with samples taken 2×/week for composition analysis. Body weight (BW) was measured at enrollment (day -29 ± 5), day 0, and day 42 relative to calving, and body …
2018 Dairy Research, B. J. Bradford
2018 Dairy Research, B. J. Bradford
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Research on dairy foods and dairy cattle performed in 2018 at Kansas State University.
Effect Of Draining Volume On The Yield And Enrichment Ratio During Foam Fractionation Of Greek Yogurt Whey, Y. B. Ma, J. Amamcharla
Effect Of Draining Volume On The Yield And Enrichment Ratio During Foam Fractionation Of Greek Yogurt Whey, Y. B. Ma, J. Amamcharla
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Foam fractionation was evaluated as a cost-effective method to add value to Greek yogurt whey (GYW), a co-product of Greek yogurt manufacturing. Two separate batches of GYW were obtained from a Greek yogurt manufacturer. Whey proteins present in GYW can be concentrated and manufactured as food ingredients using a low-cost foam fractionation. The objective of this study was to apply foam fractionation with different draining volumes to GYW and evaluate its enrichment and yield of whey protein. A benchtop foam fractionation setup was built in-house, and three different foam draining volumes were used to identify the optimal processing parameters for …
Can A “Zero Land Use” Diet Maintain Milk Production Of Dairy Cows?, C. S. Takiya, C. M. Ylioja, A. Bennett, M. Davidson, B. J. Bradford
Can A “Zero Land Use” Diet Maintain Milk Production Of Dairy Cows?, C. S. Takiya, C. M. Ylioja, A. Bennett, M. Davidson, B. J. Bradford
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Dairy cows can convert feeds unsuitable and unpalatable for humans into milk and play a key role in food security. Feed efficiency is usually calculated as the ratio between nutrients secreted in milk and nutrient intake, but this metric does not address concerns about human/livestock feed competition. This study aimed to evaluate whether cows fed a “zero land use” diet (diet that does not affect land used for production of human food), with or without rumen-protected amino acids, can maintain milk compared to a conventional lactation diet. Twelve second-lactation dairy cows were used in a 3×3 Latin square design experiment …
Dominance Of Right Ovary Structures In Lactating Dairy Cows, J. S. Stevenson
Dominance Of Right Ovary Structures In Lactating Dairy Cows, J. S. Stevenson
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
The objectives were to determine the absolute and relative ovary location of dominant and preovulatory follicles and corpora lutea (CL) present in ovaries before and during hormone synchronization and their associations with CL regression, ovulation, and pregnancy rates in lactating dairy cows. Cows were exposed to presynchronization treatments of PGF2a, GnRH, or both, 3 to 4 weeks before initiating a timed artificial insemination (AI) program (GnRH-1 – 7 days – PGF2α [1 dose or 2 doses 24 hours apart] – 56 hours after first or only dose of PGF2α – GnRH-2 – 16 hours – timed …
2018 Dairy Research Foreword, Etc., B. J. Bradford
2018 Dairy Research Foreword, Etc., B. J. Bradford
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Kansas State University is pleased to present the 2018 Dairy Research Report of Progress and proud to serve the growing Kansas dairy industry.
Relationship Between Body Condition Score Change During The Prepartum Period And Week Four Milk Yield Of Dairy Cows, C. A. Gamarra, A. L. Scanavez, L. G. Mendonça
Relationship Between Body Condition Score Change During The Prepartum Period And Week Four Milk Yield Of Dairy Cows, C. A. Gamarra, A. L. Scanavez, L. G. Mendonça
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
The objectives of the study were to (1) evaluate the association between body condition score (BCS) change in the prepartum period and week four milk yield and (2) explore whether average week four milk yield can be used as an indicator of the percentage of cows having BCS loss before calving at the herd level. Cows that had excessive BCS loss had decreased milk yield in early lactation relative to cows that did not change BCS or had moderate BCS loss in the dry period. Nonetheless, monitoring average week four milk yield does not appear to be a reliable indicator …
Development Of A High Protein Dairy Snack Based On German-Style Quark Cheese, Y. Ou, K. S. Babu, P. Thorakkattu, K. Getty, J. Amamcharla
Development Of A High Protein Dairy Snack Based On German-Style Quark Cheese, Y. Ou, K. S. Babu, P. Thorakkattu, K. Getty, J. Amamcharla
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Current consumer trends highlight the need for developing convenient and ready-to-eat snack foods that render health benefits when consumed. Rising popularity of protein-enriched foods and beverages have led to increasing awareness among consumers of health benefits related to a dairy-rich diet. The vast majority of people have adopted this lifestyle, spotting the protein’s importance in delivering vital nutrients for health and maintenance of the body, curbing hunger, sustaining a slow release of energy, and speeding the metabolism. Innovation is the key driver for the dairy snack market. The primary objective of this project was to develop an American-sourced predominantly dairy …