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| Title: | Transition Period in Dairy Goats | Authors: | Gonzalez Cabrera, Marta Castro Navarro, Noemí Hernández Castellano, Lorenzo Enrique |
UNESCO Clasification: | 3104 Producción Animal 240113 Fisiología animal 310407 Ovinos |
Keywords: | Período de transición Transition period Dairy goats Cabras lecheras |
Issue Date: | 2025 | Publisher: | Springer | Project: | Estrategias de Secado Eficientes Para Mejorar la Saludy El Rendimiento en Cabras Lecheras | Abstract: | The transition period in dairy goats is a critical phase that spans between 3 weeks before and 3 weeks after parturition (Matthews, 2016). In this period, animals experience significant physiological and metabolic changes while they shift from the dry period to a new lactation cycle. To meet the energy demands for fetal growth and colostrum and milk production, dairy goats must mobilize fat reserves, which can increase the risk of metabolic disorders. Proper nutrition as well as dry-off and health management are essential to support energy needs, minimize health risks, and ensure an optimal lactation performance. This entry addresses the main physiological and mammary gland adaptations, the colostrum synthesis and its role in the neonate development and the most frequent health... | URI: | https://accedacris.ulpgc.es/jspui/handle/10553/150092 | ISBN: | 978-3-031-52133-1 | DOI: | 10.1007/978-3-031-52133-1_311-1 | Source: | Encyclopedia of Livestock Medicine for Large Animal and Poultry Production / João Simões [Ed.], [ISBN 978-3-031-52133-1], p. 1-10 ( Octubre 2025) |
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