The effects of calcium supplementation of dairy cattle after calving on milk, milk fat and protein production, and fertility

New Zealand Veterinary Journal

Volumn 47, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 53-60

  Stevenson, M A ^a   Williamson, N B ^a   Hardon, D W ^a,b  

^a MASSEY UNIVERSITY   (New Zealand)

^b Matamata Veterinary Services Ltd   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Calcium chloride; Dairy cattle; Hypocalcaemia; Reproduction

Indexed keywords

EID: 0033114588     PISSN: 00480169     EISSN: 11760710     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00480169.1999.36111     Document Type: Article

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