Comparison of added fats in diets of lactating dairy cows
Authors
Kim D. RagerMarilyn K. Pontius
Laura C. Hart
Brian K. Hamilton
Treasure M. Shell
Scott J. Taylor
Edward J. DePeters
Authors Affiliations
Kim D. Rager, Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis; Marilyn K. Pontius, Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis; Laura C. Hart, Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis; Brian K. Hamilton is Animal Science undergraduate students, Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis; Treasure M. Shell is Staff Research Associates, Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis; Scott J. Taylor is Staff Research Associates, Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis; Edward J. DePeters is Associate Professor, Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis.Publication Information
Hilgardia 43(2):20-22. DOI:10.3733/ca.v043n02p20. March 1989.
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Abstract
Type of fat–Allfet or grease–did not affect the production or composition of milk or feed intake of dairy cows during a 6-week study. Both types resulted in high feed intakes and similar milk yields.
Rager K, Pontius M, Hart L, Hamilton B, Shell T, Taylor S, DePeters E. 1989. Comparison of added fats in diets of lactating dairy cows. Hilgardia 43(2):20-22. DOI:10.3733/ca.v043n02p20
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