Nutritional Modulation of Metabolic–Endocrine Integration and Growth Performance in Tropical Dairy Heifers
This study evaluated short-term haematological, metabolic, endocrine, and growth responses to calcium-protected oil and cornmeal in tropical dairy heifers. We allocated 128 heifers to four dietary treatments (32 heifers per treatment): R1, 60% roughage + 40% concentrate; R2, R1 with 4% Ca-oil; R3, R1 with 4% cornmeal;...