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Antioxidant Effects of Blackberry Pomace on the Health of Transition Dairy Cows

Creator:

Estenson, Kaelyn A.

Abstract:

Blackberry pomace (BBP), a byproduct from juice processing, is often disposed of in landfills. We propose BBP as an antioxidant-rich feed supplement for transition dairy cows. To explore the effects of BBP on antioxidant status, 24 multiparous dairy cows (5 Holstein and 19 Jersey) were assigned randomly to one of...

Resource Type:

Honors College Thesis

Full Text:

having between 350 and 400 head of cattle on 300 acres (Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council, 2017