Zhikun Zhao, Jianan Dong, Dezhi Wang, Chen Zhao, Xu Tian, Yuan Meng, Yue Zou, Yang Zhao, Guixin Qin, Tao Wang, Zhe Sun, Xuefeng Zhang, Yuguo Zhen
INTRODUCTION: Peripartal cows are susceptible to a negative energy balance due to inadequate nutrient intake and high energy requirements for lactation. Improving the energy metabolism of perinatal dairy cows is crucial in increasing production in dairy cows. METHODS: In this study, we investigated the impact of rumen-protected branched-chain amino acid (RPBCAA) on the production performance, energy and lipid metabolism, oxidative stress, and immune function of primiparous dairy cows using metabolomics through a single-factor experiment...
2024: Frontiers in Immunology