Randomized clinical trial evaluating the effects of the administration of acidogenic boluses on the day prior to dry off on dairy cow welfare
Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Voluminous milk production at dry off has been previously associated with increased udder pressure, discomfort and pain in the early dry period. The use of acidogenic boluses has been described as beneficial in helping decrease milk production and udder pressure at dry off. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to evaluate the effects of the administration of acidogenic boluses before dry off on udder pressure, rear teat distance, milk leakage, as well as blood and urine pH during the first 2 weeks after dry off.
Institutions: University of Minnesota, Cornell University
Language: English
Subfield: Small Animals
Field: Veterinary
Domain: Health Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408882984