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Journal of Animal Science, Vol 69, Issue 9 3838-3852, Copyright © 1991 by American Society of Animal Science
JOURNAL ARTICLE |
R. R. Grummer and D. J. Carroll
Dept. of Dairy Sci. University of Wisconsin, Madison 53706.
Improved reproductive performance and reduced incidence of metabolic disorders have been postulated to be benefits of feeding supplemental fat to dairy cows. Increased plasma nonesterified fatty acid concentrations during fat supplementation may result from incomplete tissue uptake of fatty acids after lipoprotein lipase hydrolysis of very-low-density lipoprotein triglyceride; however, evidence suggests that net adipose tissue triglyceride hydrolysis may be increased during fat supplementation. Plasma 3-OH-butyrate concentrations remain relatively constant during fat supplementation but may have a tendency to be reduced if fat is supplemented to cows having relatively high basal plasma 3-OH-butyrate concentrations. Because plasma ketone levels usually increase when nonesterified fatty acid concentrations are elevated, it is hypothesized that potential antiketogenic effects of added fat are due to a glucose sparing effect. Supplemental fat does not seem to reduce hepatic lipid infiltration near the time of calving. Potential mechanisms by which supplemental fat may improve reproductive performance include stimulation of prostaglandin F2 a synthesis and secretion and enhanced utilization of blood cholesterol for progesterone synthesis. Days postpartum until first ovulation and luteal function of dairy cattle have been related to energy balance during the first 3 wk postpartum. Energy balance data for early lactation cows fed supplemental fat are not plentiful; however, slight but statistically nonsignificant increases have been observed when feeding fat. Cows fed supplemental fat that experience improved energy balance may begin to cycle sooner because of enhanced follicular growth and development. Applied studies examining the effects of supplemental fat on reproductive performance have provided inconsistent results.
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