Effects of a blend of essential oils in milk replacer on performance, rumen fermentation, blood parameters and health scores of dairy heifers
J. Palhares Campolina, S. Gesteira Coelhor, A. L. Belli, F. Samarini Machado, L. G. R. Pereira, T. R. Tomich, W. A. Carvalho, R. O. S. Silva, A. L. Voorsluys, D. V. Jacob, M. Magalhaes Campos
This study evaluates the effects of essential oils in milk replacer on dairy heifers' performance, rumen fermentation, blood parameters, and health scores, finding significant impacts on rumen C2:C3 ratio and immune markers.
bioRxiv · Mar 17, 2020Animal Behavior & Cognition