A new peer-reviewed study shows that Nor-Feed’s Nor-Grape® BP-O improves cows’ milk production during heat stress by enhancing antioxidant defences, thermoregulation, and metabolic efficiency.
Nor-Feed has announced the publication of a new peer-reviewed study in the Journal of Dairy Science, highlighting the positive effects on dairy cows of Nor-Grape® BP-O, which selected and rumino-protected grape polyphenols potentiate antioxidant defences.
The research shows that supplemented cows had better milk production with equivalent milk quality while ensuring their comfort under heat stress. Heat stress is, more than ever, a pressing issue and casts a shadow over the performance and profitability of dairy production.
According to the data from the research, the dairy cows supplemented with Nor-Grape® BP-O exhibited significant enhancements in several key areas compared to the ones in the control group, such as:
• +1.8 kg/day of milk with the same solids content,
• Improved thermoregulatory responses with lower rectal temperatures and reduced heavy breathing,
• Enhanced innate immune responses with higher neutrophil efficiency,
• Better ruminal function seen by lower circulating level of urea and creatinine,
• Lower liver damages assessed by circulating level of GGT and bilirubin.
This means better cow comfort, metabolic efficiency, and milk quantity in the toughest summer conditions.
Nor-Feed highlights Nor-Grape® BP-O as 100% natural and standardized in polyphenols extracted from grape. This solution provides water-soluble physiological antioxidants. Grape polyphenols from Nor-Grape® BP-O potentiate the animal’s antioxidant defences. Nor-Grape® BP-O is based on a specific by-pass formulation.
In a statement, Nor-Feed extended their thanks, “Special thanks to Annalisa Amato, Vincenzo Lopreiato and their team, our partners from University of Messina on our rich collaboration. Their outstanding work on this publication that deepen our understanding of selected grape polyphenols’ actions on animals’ physiology and productivity.”
“Finally, congratulations to Dr. Paul Engler, PhD and Dr. Hoa BUI, DVM for their work within Nor-Feed,” the company concluded.
