Simple Summary Metabolic disorders are a key problem in the transition period of dairy
cows and often appear before the onset of further health problems. Problems derive from …

Our aim in this Journal of Dairy Science centennial review is to describe the evolution of
focus on metabolic indicators, from discovery and description to evaluation at the individual …

Simple Summary Complex pathways of metabolic adaptation occur in high-yielding dairy
cows around calving. These adaptations require the redirection of nutrients to support the …

Dairy cow nutritional programs are a major determinant of the profitability of dairy farms.
Despite this, the sustainability of the dairy enterprise is beyond just cow nutrition. For almost …

Dairy farms play a fundamental role in both social and economic areas, due to the high
quantity of milk production they have. In this area, the nutritional management and the dairy …

Simple Summary The transition from late gestation to early lactation is a challenging period
for dairy cows. A successful transition period depends on metabolic adaptation to the new …

The aim of this study was to assess the potential effect of heat stress on dairy cow
productivity, fertility, and biochemical blood indices during the early lactation stage in a …

The objective was to use longitudinal data of blood nonesterified fatty acids (NEFA) and β-
hydroxybutyrate (BHBA) concentrations to describe the relationship between NEFA and …

Objectives were to evaluate the effect of prepartum energy intake on performance of dairy
cows supplemented with or without ruminally protected choline (RPC; 0 or 17.3 g/d of …

This work reviews the current impact and manifestation of ketosis (hyperketonemia) in dairy
cattle, emphasizing the practical use of laboratory methods, field tests, and milk data to …