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Effects of dietary cation-anion difference and nicotinic acid supplementation on prepartum Jersey cows and calves II: Effects on calf performance

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: . Calves from cows fed the -80 DCAD and cows fed NA resulted in a tendency to decrease calf ADG. Feed efficiency results indicated that -80 DCAD and NA decreased calf feed efficiency. These data suggest that supplementing NA in a -80 DCAD diet is not recommended, and providing prepartum Jersey cows with a lesser NA dose may be beneficial due to its effects on calf xylose absorption and lactoferrin intake.

Source: Journal of Dairy Science

DOI: 10.3168/jds.2025-27642

Authors: T.C. Stahl, K.N. Klobucher, K.R. Johnston, T. Islam, P.S. Erickson

Institution: University of New Hampshire

Language: English

Topic: Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology

Subfield: Agronomy and Crop Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,500