Contents 1 Abstract 2 Introduction 3 Hepatic Oxidation Theory (HOT) 4 Physiological Changes through Transition 5 Optimizing Fat Mobilization 6 Propionate Control of Feed Intake 7 Propionate Production and Absorption 8 Glucose Production 9 Glucose Sparing 10 Ruminal Digesta 11 Considerations for Diet Formulation 12 Conclusions 13 Author Information 14 References

Abstract

Diet formulation recommendations for transition cows vary widely due to conflicting experimental results, wide variation …

Contents 1 Introduction 2 Controlled Energy Intake during the Dry Period 3 Advantages and Beneficial Outcomes 4 Single Diet Dry Cow Management? 5 Specifications for Dry Period Diets 6 Deciphering NEL Values 7 Practices Important for Success 8 Additional Considerations 9 Conclusions 10 References 11 Author Information

Introduction

Many dairy operations large and small continue to be plagued by a high incidence of metabolic disorders and …

Contents 1 Summary 2 History of the 60-Day Dry Period 3 Hypothesis for a Dry Period Requirement 4 Production Results from Previous Research 5 Opportunities for a Change in the Dry Period Requirement 6 Recent Research on Modified Dry Periods 7 Effects of Modified Dry Periods on the Transition Period 8 Conclusion 9 References 10 Author Information

Summary

• The 60-d dry period was adopted as a management

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