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Metabolic profiles of dairy cows. 1. The effects of season, nitrogen level and stocking rate

O.F.rrell, K.J.; MacCarthy, D.D.; Crinion, R.A.P.; Sherington, J.

Irish Veterinary Journal 40(3): 42-52

1986


ISSN/ISBN: 0368-0762
Accession: 001407565

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The influence of age, season, three levels of pasture nitrogen application and four stocking rates were studied in four groups totalling 80 cows. Age and season had significant effects on many blood constituents. High N applications raised plasma urea values. High stocking rates lowered haemoglobin and copper values.

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