Rumen-protected choline: A significance effect on dairy cattle nutrition

Veterinary World

M. Sathiyabarathi¹  T. Tamilmani²  G. Jayaprakash³  M. Arokia Robert⁴ 

[1] [e-mail];[e-mail];Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Thrissur - 680 651, Kerala, India;Southern Regional Station, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bengaluru - 560 030, Karnataka, India;

关键词: choline;    dairy cows;    health;    production;    reproduction;   

DOI  :  10.14202/vetworld.2016.837-841

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Choline is a vitamin-like substance it has multi-function in animal production, reproduction, and health. The transition period is most crucial stage in lactation cycle of dairy cows due to its association with negative hormonal and energy balances. Unfortunately, unprotected choline easily degrades in the rumen; therefore, choline added to the diet in a rumenprotected form. The use of rumen-protected choline (RPC) is a preventive measurement for the fatty liver syndrome and ketosis; may improve milk production as well as milk composition and reproduction parameters. This review summarizes the effectiveness of RPC on animal production, health, and reproduction.

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