J R Daddam, D Daniel, G Kra, I Pelech, Y Portnick, U Moallem, Y Lavon, M Zachut
We examined the effects of a supplement of plant polyphenols extracts of green tea, capsicum and fenugreek, and electrolytes [(Na+ , K+), AXT; Axion ThermoPlus, CCPA, France] during summer heat load on production, welfare, and oxidative stress proteins in adipose tissue (AT) of dairy cows. Forty-two multiparous mid-lactation cows were divided into 3 groups during summer, and were fed for 2 wks either a standard milking cows' diet (CTL, n = 14), or supplemented with 100 g/d of AXT (100AXT, n = 14), or 150 g/d of AXT (150AXT, n = 14), while being cooled 5 times a day; then, half of the cows from each dietary treatment were cooled (CL) or not-cooled (NCL) for 2 wks, after which the CL/NCL were switched for additional 2 wks...
August 23, 2023: Journal of Dairy Science