Factors associated with negative energy balance in periparturient dairy cows raised under tropical climate of Thailand-A mini-review.

ABSTRACT: This review attempted to explain factors associated with negative energy balance (NEB) occurring during the periparturient period in dairy cows raised under tropical climatic conditions. The NEB has long been proven as an inevitable event in periparturient dairy cows. This condition had negative effects on the overall performances of dairy cows, including milk production, reproduction, and health condition. Therefore, periparturient management to overcome the NEB problem is vital for optimizing profit in dairy farming. In most tropical countries such as Thailand, dairy cows have been predominantly kept by small-holder farmers. Consequently, baseline milk yields, feed availability, feeding management, and general farming practices are different from typical commercial dairy farming. Heat st

SUBMITTER: Triwutanon S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8520152 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature