Journal article
Effects of branched-chain volatile fatty acids on lactation performance and mRNA expression of genes related to fatty acid synthesis in mammary gland of dairy cows
Abstract
Branched-chain volatile fatty acids (BCVFA) supplements could promote lactation performance and milk quality by improving ruminal fermentation and milk fatty acid synthesis. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of BCVFA supplementation on milk performance, ruminal fermentation, nutrient digestibility and mRNA expression of genes related to fatty acid synthesis in mammary gland of dairy cows. A total of 36 multiparous Chinese …
Authors
Liu Q; Wang C; Guo G; Huo WJ; Zhang SL; Pei CX; Zhang YL; Wang H
Journal
Animal, Vol. 12, No. 10, pp. 2071–2079
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2018
DOI
10.1017/s1751731118000113
ISSN
1751-7311