大豆黄酮对奶牛产奶量和乳中常规成分的影响

研究口服大豆黄酮对不同泌乳期奶牛产奶量和乳中常规成分的影响。结果表明,1)大豆黄酮能明显提高泌乳中期奶牛的产奶量;2)大豆黄酮可显著提高泌乳晚期奶牛乳蛋白含量和乳脂率;另外对乳糖的影响是泌乳早期和泌乳晚期上升,而泌乳中期有所下降。     

高锌日粮对奶牛产乳性能及血锌含量的影响

选择经产期和产奶量相近的健康中国荷斯坦奶牛50头,完全随机分成5组,每组10头,分别饲喂基础日粮及添加150mg/kg和300mg/kg的有机锌和无机锌日粮。结果表明:1)添加150mg/kg和300mg/kg的锌对牛奶中乳脂率、乳蛋白、乳糖和非脂固形物(SNF)含量无显著影响(P>0.05);2)无机锌对产奶量无显著影响(P>0.05),而添加有机锌则可显著提高奶牛产奶量(P<0.05);3)高锌可极显著(P<0.01)提高血锌和乳锌含量,而且血锌与乳锌之间存在线性相关(r=0.627,n=50)。     

地面青贮饲养奶牛试验

以同胎次、产犊集中、健康状况为主要选择内容从80头奶牛中随机选择第1胎牛18头,分3组,2个重复.在用相同原料制作的地面青贮、窖式青贮饲养及普通饲料饲养（不用青贮）的处理下,饲养90 d的产奶量结果：地面青贮料饲养的平均日产奶量19.37kg;窖式青贮料饲养的19.21 kg;普通饲料饲养的16.65 kg;用地面青贮饲养的奶牛平均日产奶量比不喂青贮料的牛增加2.72kg,提高16.34%,且乳脂率提高1.44%.     

日粮中添加硒和维生素E对奶牛产奶性能及牛乳和血浆中硒和维生素E含量的影响

选择32头泌乳中期、胎次一致、泌乳量相近的中国荷斯坦奶牛,随机分为4组,分别为对照组(饲喂基础日粮)、添加有机硒组、添加维生素E组和添加有机硒+维生素E组,试验期60 d。结果显示:(1)日粮中单独添加硒和维生素E及同时添加硒和维生素E对奶牛的产奶量、乳蛋白、乳脂、乳糖和总固形物含量均无显著影响(P0.05);(2)日粮中添加硒显著提高了牛乳和血浆中硒的含量(P0.001);(3)日粮中添加维生素E显著提高了牛乳和血浆中维生素E的含量(P0.001);(4)同时添加硒和维生素E对于牛乳和血浆中硒和维生素E含量未出现增效作用。因此,在奶牛日粮中添加硒和维生素E是生产富硒奶和高维生素E奶的一种有效方法。     

挤奶频率对奶牛生产性能的影响

文章介绍了挤奶频率对奶牛泌乳性能、繁殖性能、健康与福利等方面的影响。     

乳牛日粮中添加大蒜素对乳品质和产奶率的效果观察

本文研究了乳牛日粮中添加大蒜素对乳品质和产奶率的影响,结果显示,乳牛日粮中添加80 mg/kg大蒜素对产奶量和乳脂率有显著的改善作用,平均产奶量比对照组提高2.145 kg/(d·头),乳脂率提高0.151%.添加量为80 mg/kg时乳牛产奶量和乳脂率提高幅度最大,由此确定大蒜素最佳使用量为80 mg/kg.     

不同添加比例的两种纤维素酶对奶牛产奶量及乳品质的影响

试验选用100头胎次、产奶量、泌乳期相近的奶牛,随机分成5组(每组20头),在试验1组、试验2组、试验3组和试验4组饲料中分别添加纤维素酶A50g/t、纤维素酶A100g/t、纤维素酶B80g/t、纤维素酶B160g/t。测定5组奶牛产奶量及乳品质,研究其对奶牛产奶量的影响。结果表明,与试验前相比,不同纤维素酶组产奶量均呈上升趋势;与对照组相比,纤维素酶组在试验全期产奶量高于对照组(P>0.05);在本试验条件下,纤维素酶可有效提高奶牛产奶量,提高经济效益,对乳品质的影响效果不明显。     

Genetic structure of milk protein polymorphisms and effects on milk production traits in a local dairy cattle

The milk protein genetic structure of the Reggiana dairy local cattle with remarkable milk quality properties was analysed and compared with the structure of Italian Friesian and Italian Brown cattle. A total of 1138 individual milk samples from the three breeds were typed by isoelectrofocusing. Polymorphism was found at the α_s1‐casein (CSN1S1), β‐casein (CSN2), κ‐casein (CSN3), and β‐lactoglobulin (LGB) loci. High frequencies were observed for some casein alleles in Reggiana (CSN1S1*C, 25%; CSN2*B: 28%) with considerable differences to those observed in a survey carried out 30 years before. A great variation among breeds was observed for casein haplotype frequencies and high linkage disequilibrium was detected at the three polymorphic casein loci CSN1S1‐CSN2‐CSN3. The prevalent haplotypes were CA²B (23%; Reggiana), BA²A (48%; Italian Friesian) and BA²B (51%; Italian Brown). Higher G_ST values between breeds were observed when haplotype frequencies were considered instead of gene frequencies. In the Reggiana cattle, the occurrence of two casein alleles at a rather high frequency (CSN1S1*C, CSN2*B) allowed to estimate the effects of rare casein haplotypes on milk traits. The CA²B haplotype was associated with a significantly higher milk protein and fat content and a significantly higher protein per cent was found also for the BA¹B haplotype.     

Effects of white,yellow, and blue colored LEDs on milk production,milk composition,and physiological responses in dairy cattle

Light emitting diode (LED) is more energy efficient than incandescent or fluorescent light. This study was to evaluate effects of different colored LEDs on milk production, milk composition, and physiology of Holstein cow. According to milk production and parity, cows (n = 186) were allotted to four treatments: control (natural daylight), white, yellow, and blue LED groups. Of these, 40 cows that had passed 57 day‐in‐milk were used. Yellow and blue LED groups demonstrated greater rates of decline in milk production than control and white LED groups. At the finish point, milk fat, protein, and lactose contents were the lowest in the blue LED group, whereas milk–urea–nitrogen levels were the highest in the yellow and blue LED groups. Extended exposure to blue LED light lowered antioxidant enzyme activity and insulin‐like growth factor‐1 levels. Prolactin concentrations were higher in the white and blue LED groups than in the control. Cortisol level was the highest in the blue LED group among the groups. Nonesterified fatty acid levels in the yellow and blue LED groups decreased to the greatest extent compared to the start point. These results suggest that blue LED light can decrease milk production and generate more stress than white and yellow LED lights.     

Anti-Neospora caninum antibodies in milk in relation to production losses in dairy cattle

A comprehensive field study was carried out with the following objectives: (a) to assess the usefulness of individual and bulk tank milk analysis for determining Neospora caninum serostatus in individual cows and herds, and (b) to study the associations between N. caninum infection status (based on milk testing), and several productive and reproductive parameters in the animals. Antibodies were detected with a commercially available ELISA test (Bio K 192/5). Analysis of paired serum and milk samples from 1134 lactating cows on 38 farms revealed that 97.6% of the ELISA results were coincident, irrespective of whether serum or milk samples were used. Moreover, multiple linear regression analysis revealed that 86.0% of the variations in ELISA values in milk were due to variations in the serum. The measurement of antibodies in bulk tank milk was a good estimator of the herd level status of N. caninum infection, and enabled detection of infection in 94.7% herds with ≥10.0% seropositive cows and/or in all herds with >4% highly seropositive cows. The odds ratio for abortion in seropositive animals was 9.1 times higher than in seronegative animals. The infection serostatus was also a significant risk factor, as the odds ratio for abortion was even higher (12.0 times) in cows categorized as highly seropositive. ELISA values for the bulk milk from 387 randomly selected herds were negatively associated with average milk production. Moreover, milk production losses mainly occurred on farms categorized as highly positive (i.e. herds with ≥20.0% seropositive cows).     

单菌株与多菌株微生态制剂在提高奶牛产奶性能上的应用

文章综述了单菌株和多菌株微生态制剂在提高奶牛产奶性能上的应用,分析探讨了两种微生态制剂应用中存在的问题,并提出一些解决措施,为其进一步研究提供参考.     

Triennial Lactation Symposium: Opportunities for improving milk production efficiency in dairy cattle

Increasing feed costs and the desire to improve environmental stewardship have stimulated renewed interest in improving feed efficiency of livestock, including that of US dairy herds. For instance, USDA cost projections for corn and soybean meal suggest a 20% increase over 2010 pricing for a 16% protein mixed dairy cow ration in 2011, which may lead to a reduction in cow numbers to maintain profitability of dairy production. Furthermore, an October 2010 study by The Innovation Center for US Dairy to assess the carbon footprint of fluid milk found that the efficiency of feed conversion is the single greatest factor contributing to variation in the carbon footprint because of its effects on methane release during enteric fermentation and from manure. Thus, we are conducting research in contemporary US Holsteins to identify cows most efficient at converting feed to milk in temperate climates using residual feed intake (RFI), a measure used successfully to identify the beef cattle most efficient at converting feed to gain. Residual feed intake is calculated as the difference between predicted and actual feed intake to support maintenance and production (e.g., growth in beef cattle, or milk in dairy cattle). Heritability estimates for RFI in dairy cattle reported in the literature range from 0.01 to 0.38. Selection for a decreased RFI phenotype can reduce feed intake, methane production, nutrient losses in manure, and visceral organ weights substantially in beef cattle. We have estimated RFI during early lactation (i.e., to 90 d in milk) in the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center Holstein herd and observed a mean difference of 3.7 kg/d (P < 0.0001) in actual DMI between the efficient and inefficient groups (±0.5 SD from the mean RFI of 0), with no evidence of differences (P > 0.20) in mean BW, ADG, or energy-corrected milk exhibited between the 2 groups. These results indicate promise for using RFI in dairy cattle to improve feed conversion to milk. Previous and current research on the use of RFI in lactating dairy cattle are discussed, as well as opportunities to improve production efficiency of dairy cattle using RFI for milk production.     

Effect of different hand-milking techniques on milk production and teat treatment in Zebu dairy cattle

The aim of the study was to test three different hand-milking techniques (“pull down”, “thumb in”, and “full hand grip”) and their effects on milk production and teat treatment. This is important since milk production in many tropical areas still rely on hand-milking. The study was carried out at a peri-urban farm in the Bobo-Dioulasso area in Burkina Faso. Twelve indigenous Zebu cows in early lactation were used in the study. The sequences of the treatments (hand-milking techniques) and the milkers were balanced for carry-over effects between successive periods and days, respectively. The sequences were constructed by using special Latin squares. Yield and composition of saleable milk was not affected by milking technique but there were differences between the milkers in milk yield. There was also a significant interaction for saleable milk yield between milker and milking technique. Hemoglobin in milk was measured as an indicator of teat damage. The hemoglobin content was numerically higher in post-milking strip milk samples than in saleable milk. It was concluded that the amount of milk removed depends mainly on the milker and how well the milking technique works for the individual milker. No effect of milking technique was observed on teat treatment.     

Effects of sodium monensin on reproductive performance of dairy cattle. I. Effects on conception rates, calving-to-conception intervals, calving-to-heat and milk production in dairy cows

SUMMARY A total of 1061 lactating dairy cows in six different herds were randomly allocated to treatment and control groups. One herd was lot-fed on total mixed rations; three herds were fed on pasture with significant amounts of supplementary concentrates, and two herds were primarily pasture fed. Treated cows received a slow-release, intraruminal capsule containing 32 g sodium monensin within 7 days of calving. Conception rates at first service, days to first oestrus and calving-to-conception interval did not differ significantly between untreated and monensin-treated cows in the 5 herds, 3 herds and 4 herds, respectively, in which these outcomes were examined. Treatment of lactating cows immediately after calving may not be the optimal method to achieve fertility responses with capsules containing sodium monensin. Monensin treatment significantly increased milk yield in one of the six herds. Milk fat or milk protein production was not significantly affected by treatment.     

胎次和热应激程度对广州地区奶牛产奶量和乳成分的影响

为了探究不同胎次和热应激程度对奶牛产奶量、乳脂率、乳蛋白率、脂蛋比、体细胞数和高峰奶量的影响,收集了广州某奶牛场360头荷斯坦泌乳母牛近5年的奶牛生产性能测定体系(DHI)数据,用R (Version 3. 3. 2)和SPSS 20. 0软件分析了不同胎次和热应激程度对产奶量及乳成分的影响。结果:相比于其他胎次的奶牛,头胎母牛产奶量、高峰奶量较低(P<0. 05);头胎牛的脂蛋比显著高于其他胎次牛(P<0. 05),其余各胎次间差异不显著(P>0. 05);随着胎次的增加,牛奶中体细胞数存在明显的上升趋势(P<0. 05)。中度热应激下的产奶量、高峰奶量显著低于轻度热应激(P<0. 05);中度热应激下产犊的奶牛体细胞数会稍稍偏高,但与无热应激和轻度热应激下产犊的奶牛相比差异不显著(P>0. 05);乳脂率、乳蛋白率各组差异不显著(P>0. 05)。     

不同微生态制剂对奶牛产奶性能和乳品质的影响

[目的]研究旨在探讨不同微生态制剂对奶牛产奶性能和乳品质的影响,[方法]将40头荷斯坦奶牛随机分成4个处理组,对照组饲喂基础日粮,微生态制剂1组、微生态制剂2组、微生态制剂3组分别在基础日粮中添加0.1%的三种微生态制剂产品。[结果]结果显示：与对照组相比,微生态制剂1组、微生态制剂2组、微生态制剂3组的平均日产奶量、乳蛋白率均显著增加（P＜0.05）,体细胞数均显著降低（P＜0.05）。与对照组相比,微生态制剂1组的平均日采食量、乳脂率均显著增加（P＜0.05）,料奶比显著降低（P＜0.05）。与微生态制剂2组相比,微生态制剂1组的平均日产奶量、乳蛋白率均显著增加（P＜0.05）。[结论]说明三种微生态制剂产品均能在一定程度上提高奶牛的产奶性能和乳品质,以微生态制剂产品1的作用效果最好。     

过瘤胃赖氨酸对奶牛产乳量及乳成分的影响

试验采用随机分组试验设计,选择健康的中国荷斯坦奶牛48头,按照胎次、产奶量、泌乳日期一致原则,均匀分成4组,试验各组基础日粮相同,就饲粮中添加过瘤胃赖氨酸(Lys)对乳牛产乳量及乳成分的影响进行研究。4个处理组分别为:对照组(0添加组)不添加过瘤胃赖氨酸(RPLys)和试验Ⅰ组添加10 g(/头.d)、试验Ⅱ组添加20 g(/头.d)和试验Ⅲ组添加30 g(/头.d)。试验结果显示:经过饲喂后,试验各组与对照组相比,产奶量显著提高;试验Ⅲ组和试验Ⅱ组都与对照组差异显著(P0.05),其中试验Ⅲ组与对照组差异极显著(P0.01);乳蛋白含量有所提高,其中试验Ⅲ组与对照组有显著差异(P0.05);其他乳成分指标略有提高,但差异不显著(P0.05)。