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Two lactation trials were undertaken to evaluate the effect of a niacin supplement on milk production and 'the physiological symptoms of ketosis. Blood ketone and non-esterified fatty acid levels were lower and blood glucose concentrations higher in niacin-supplemented cows. These trends were exhibited regardless of whether supplementation began 2 wk prepartum or immediately after calving. A 6 g daily dose was found to be of equal or higher benefit than a 12 g supplement. Cows gi ven niacin consistently produced more milk than controls, though the difference was small.; Dairy Day, 1984, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1984;
Keywords: Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 85-116-S, Report of progress (Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station), 460, Dairy, Niacin, Milk production, Ketosis
How to Cite: Dufva, G. , Bartley, E. , Dayton, A. & Riddell, D. (1984) “Effect of niacin supplementation on milk production and ketosis of dairy cattle”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports. 1(2). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.3093