Abomasal infusion of branched-chain amino acids or branched-chain keto-acids alter lactation performance and liver triglycerides in fresh cows

Table 3 Frequency of health incidence in multiparous Holstein fresh cows

^aCON Control (saline 0.9%), BCA Branched chain amino acids (67 g valine, 50 g leucine, and 34 g isoleucine), BCK Branched chain keto-acids (77 g keto-valine, 57 g keto-leucine, and 39 g keto-isoleucine)
^bActual number of cows completing the study
^cDefined as cows having moderate (~ 40 mg/dL) or large ketone concentrations (> 80 mg/dL) in urine and treated by veterinarians with oral propylene glycol
^dDefined by recumbency and muscle tremors and received oral bolus of Bovikalc (Boehringer Ingelheim, USA)

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