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Ganjkhanlou, M., Salimi, M., Nikkhah, A. and Zali, A. (2007) Effects of supplemental biotin on performance of Holstein dairy cows. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 10, 2960-2963. doi:10.3923/pjbs.2007.2960.2963

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• TITLE: Effects of a rumen protected B vitamin blend substituted for biotin upon milk production and component yield in lactating dairy cows

  AUTHORS: Essi Evans, David T. Mair

  KEYWORDS: B Vitamin Blend; Biotin; Milk Components

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Animal Sciences, Vol.3 No.2, April 18, 2013

  ABSTRACT: Results from 4 switchback field trials involving 608 cows were combined to assess the effects of a protected B vitamin blend (BVB) vs 10 mg of unprotected biotin upon milk yield (kg), fat %, protein %, fat yield (kg) and protein yield (kg) in primiparous and multiparous cows. Trials consisted of 3 DHIA periods executed in the order control-test-control. Cows from 45 to 300 days in milk (DIM) at the start of the experiment that were available for all 3 periods were included in the analysis. No diet changes other than the substitution of 3 grams/cow/day of the BVB for 10 mg of biotin during the test period occurred. Results from the two control periods were compared to results obtained during the test period by individual cow using a paired T test. Results for all cows showed that the provision of the BVB resulted in increased (P