J.c. (kees) Plaizier
Professor
Animal Science
Canada
Biography
Nutrition to promote health of cattle and healthfulness of cattle products Ruminal acidosis and nitrogen balance in dairy cows Regulation of feed intake in dairy cows Improving nutrient utilization by optimization of feeding time and feeding patterns Modeling of livestock production systems, including nutrient flows, and reproductive performance Optimizing the management of the dry period of dairy cows to achieve improved health, fertility and milk production
Research Interest
Impact of sub-acute ruminal acidosis (SARA) on health and production of dairy cows. Environment Sustainability of Dairy Farms, Dry cow management, Yeast culture products Diagnosis of subacute ruminal acidosis, Evaluation of ruminant feeds
Publications
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De Nardi, R., S. Segato , J. C. Plaizier , S. Li , E. Khafipour , I. Andrighetto, and G. Marchesini. 2013. Use of organic acids and polyphenols to mitigate induced ruminal acidosis in dairy heifers. BMC Vet. Res.
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Khazanehei, H., S. Li, E. Khafipour, and J. C. Plaizier.2014. Effects of dry period management and parity on rumen fermentation, blood metabolites, and liver triacylglyceride (TAG) in dairy c ows. Can J. Anim. Sci.
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Danscher, A.M, S. Li,P. H. Andersen, E.Khafipour, N. B. Kristensen, and J. C.Plaizier. 2014. Indicators of induced subacute ruminal acidosis (S ARA) in Danish Holstein cows. Acta Vet. Scand.
