Abstract:The objective of this study was to determine the differences between the healthy Holsteın-Friesian, Jersey, Simmental, and Aberdeen Angus breeds Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA) levels at the first three weeks after calving. The blood samples were collected for analysis between 10-20 days postpartum. In this study, 80 animals were used in different regions in total. BHBA was analyzed by Ketosite®( Ketosite®, Stanbio Labrotory Inc., Boerne, TX USA). Milk fat and protein levels were immediately measured by an electro… Show more
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