| Project: | Influence of chromium supplementation on metabolism, performance and reproduction of dairy cows in a herd with increased occurrence of ketosis |
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| Research institute: | Clinic for Ruminant Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic |
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| The aim of the experiment was to observe the influence of chromium supplementation in the diet of primiparous cows (heifers) and pluriparous cows (cows) in a herd with increased occurrence of ketosis on metabolism, performance and reproduction. Chromium (chromium chelate – Cr, AGROBAC) was administered in the dose of 5 mg per head/day during the period starting at 4 weeks prior to and ending 3 months after parturition. |
