Date of Award
2016
Publisher
North Dakota State University
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Awarded
Master of Science (MS)
Program
Animal Sciences
Department
Animal Sciences
College
Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources
Faculty Advisor
Vonnahme, Kimberly A.
Description
Calves born to cows fed a protein supplement during late pregnancy have greater production characteristics compared to calves from cows not supplemented, despite similar birth weights. Our hypothesis was that cows receiving protein supplement during late gestation would have greater mammary gland blood flow allowing for enhanced lactation. Mammary gland hemodynamics were recorded during late gestation. While protein supplementation did not alter the blood flow to the mammary gland, this data demonstrates that mammary gland blood flow can be monitored during late pregnancy.
Recommended Citation
Zimprich, Craig Allen, "Effects of Protein Supplement During the Last Third of Pregnancy on Blood Flow to the Mammary Gland in Beef Cows" (2016). Animal Sciences. 36.
https://digitalcommons.ndsu.edu/animal-sci/36
Rights
NDSU policy 190.6.2
Rights Link
https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf
Handle Identifier
https://hdl.handle.net/10365/27976