Effects of rumen-protective γ-aminobutyric acid additive on lactation performance and serum biochemistry in heat-stressed cows

• Published in: Frontiers in veterinary science Vol. 10; p. 1228155
• Main Authors: Su, Yanjing, Cheng, Zhiqiang, Liu, Wengboyang, Wu, Tianyou, Wang, Wendan, Lin, Miao
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 22.09.2023
• Subjects: heat stress; lactating cows; lactation performance; rumen-protective γ-aminobutyric acid; serum biochemistry; Veterinary Science

In the context of global warming, heat stress has become one of the major stress factors limiting dairy cattle production. Although many methods have been explored to help cows mitigate the negative effects of heat stress during the hot summer months, maintaining the performance of high-yielding cow...