Effects of dietary biotin supplementation on performance and hoof quality of Chinese Holstein dairy cows

Chen, Bin; Liu, Jianxin

doi:10.1016/j.livsci.2012.06.002

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“…At day 0, 90 and 180 of the experiment period, hoof hardness of the apex sole in the heel was tested using a Shore Scale D durometer to measure the ball indentation hardness. Five measurements were made for each cow, and the average value was recorded as the hoof hardness [ 10 ]. Hair samples were also collected and analyzed for trace minerals.…”

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Effects of chelated Zn/Cu/Mn on redox status, immune responses and hoof health in lactating Holstein cows

Zhao

Wang

et al. 2015

J Vet Sci

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To evaluate the effects of chelated Zn/Cu/Mn on redox status, immune responses and hoof health in lactating Holstein cows, 48 head in early lactation were divided into healthy or lame groups according to their gait score. Cows were fed the same amount of Zn/Cu/Mn as sulfate salts or in chelated forms for 180 days, and foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine was injected at day 90. The results showed that lame cows had lower antioxidant function, serum Zn/Mn levels, hair Cu levels, and hoof hardness. Moreover, increased antioxidant status, FMD antibody titers, serum and hair levels of Zn/Cu/Mn, and hoof hardness and decreased milk fat percent and arthritis biomarkers were observed in cows fed chelated Zn/Cu/Mn. In summary, supplementation with chelated Zn/Cu/Mn improved antioxidant status and immune responses, reduced arthritis biomarkers, and increased accumulation of Zn/Cu/Mn in the body and hoof hardness in dairy cows.

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Effects of chelated Zn/Cu/Mn on redox status, immune responses and hoof health in lactating Holstein cows

Zhao

Wang

et al. 2015

J Vet Sci

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“…The amino acids cysteine and methionine, which contain sulphur, are essential for promoting the structural and functional integrity of the hoof, as they are involved in the formation of a disulphide bond during keratinization [ 19 , 66 , 73 , 93 , 105 ]. Microbial protein is an essential source of methionine, which is the basis for the construction of the hoof horn [ 2 , 107 ].…”

Section: Effect Of Nutrition On Lameness and Laminitismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Biotin is a cofactor of microbial enzymes that is involved in the synthesis of propionic acid [ 128 ]. Biotin is an essential factor for the production of several carboxylase enzymes that catalyse substantial steps in intermediate metabolism [ 41 , 66 , 72 , 73 , 81 , 107 , 129 ]. The role of biotin in lipogenesis, as a cofactor in acetyl coenzyme A (CoA) carboxylase and the synthesis of higher fatty acids, affects the amount and composition of fatty acids in the heel cushion [ 18 , 73 , 81 , 129 ].…”

Section: Effect Of Nutrition On Lameness and Laminitismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Biotin is essential for the production of lipids in the intercellular mass and, together with zinc and copper, enables the growth of resistant horns [ 93 , 119 ]. Biotin affects the proliferation and differentiation of the epidermis; it is also essential for normal keratinization [ 18 , 30 , 67 , 72 , 81 , 107 ]. Biotin is associated with a reduction in the incidence of lameness [ 30 , 93 , 109 ], specifically reducing the prevalence of white line disease [ 18 , 30 , 41 , 67 ] by improving its structure and strength [ 30 , 107 ] by 45% [ 60 ].…”

Section: Effect Of Nutrition On Lameness and Laminitismentioning

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Impact of Nutrients on the Hoof Health in Cattle

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Novotna

Nemcova

et al. 2020

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Lameness is currently one of the most important and economically demanding diseases in cattle. It is manifested in a change in locomotion that is associated with lesions, especially the pelvic limbs. The disease of the hoof is painful, affecting the welfare of dairy cows. Important factors that influence the health of the limbs include nutrition, animal hygiene, stable technology, and genetic and breeding predispositions. Nutrition is one of the basic preventive factors affecting the quality and growth of the hoof horn, and the associated prevalence of hoof disease. The strength and structure of the hoof horn are affected by the composition of the feed ration (amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and toxic substances contaminating the feed ration, or arising in the feed ration as metabolites of fungi).

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“…Furthermore, PBLC have dose-dependent effects on ruminal fermentation [ 31 ] and performance [ 41 ] that extend beyond the currently recommended dose by the supplier. Higher doses of 40 mg/d biotin have been associated with marginal additional benefits for milk protein content [ 42 ] and beneficial effects in the treatment of sole ulcers [ 43 ]. Each cow of the second treatment group received a single MON controlled-release capsule (Kexxtone ® ) on d -21 by using a rumen bolus applicator.…”

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Effects of a combination of plant bioactive lipid compounds and biotin compared with monensin on body condition, energy metabolism and milk performance in transition dairy cows

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The aim of this study was to test whether a combination of plant bioactive lipid compounds (also termed ‘essential oils’) and biotin (PBLC+B) could decrease the mobilization of body reserves and ketosis incidence in postpartum dairy cows. We compared non-supplemented control (CON) cows with cows receiving monensin (MON) as a controlled-release capsule at d -21, and with cows receiving PBLC+B from day (d) -21 before calving until calving (Phase 1) and further until d 37 after calving (Phase 2), followed by PBLC+B discontinuation from d 38 to d 58 (Phase 3). The PBLC+B cows had higher body weight and higher back fat thickness than CON cows and lesser body weight change than MON and CON cows in Phase 3. Body condition score was not different among groups. Milk protein concentration tended to be higher on the first herd test day in PBLC+B vs. CON cows. Milk fat concentration tended to be highest in PBLC+B cows throughout Phases 2 and 3, with significantly higher values in PBLC+B vs. MON cows on the second herd test day. Yields of energy-corrected milk were higher in PBLC+B vs. CON and MON cows in Phase 2 and higher in PBLC+B and MON cows vs. CON cows in Phase 3. The incidence of subclinical ketosis was 83%, 61% and 50% in CON, PBLC+B and MON cows, respectively, with lower mean β-hydroxybutyrate values in MON than in PBLC+B cows in Phase 1 prepartum. The serum triglyceride concentration was higher in PBLC+B vs. CON cows on d 37. No differences were observed in serum glucose, urea, non-esterified fatty acids, cholesterol and bilirubin concentrations. Aspartate transaminase and γ-glutamyltranspeptidase but not glutamate dehydrogenase activities tended to be highest in MON and lowest in PBLC+B in Phase 2. We conclude that PBLC+B prevent body weight loss after parturition and are associated with similar ketosis incidence and partly higher yields of energy-corrected milk compared to MON supplementation of dairy cows.

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Effects of dietary biotin supplementation on performance and hoof quality of Chinese Holstein dairy cows

Cited by 15 publications

References 26 publications

Effects of chelated Zn/Cu/Mn on redox status, immune responses and hoof health in lactating Holstein cows

Effects of chelated Zn/Cu/Mn on redox status, immune responses and hoof health in lactating Holstein cows

Impact of Nutrients on the Hoof Health in Cattle

Effects of a combination of plant bioactive lipid compounds and biotin compared with monensin on body condition, energy metabolism and milk performance in transition dairy cows

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