twelve holstein and eight jersey cows in the first half of lactation were assigned to one of four concentrate formulations to provide supplemental sodium salts in the total diet dry matter of 1 ) .5 % sodium chloride , 2 ) .5 % sodium chloride plus .72 % sodium bicarbonate , 3 ) .5 % sodium chloride plus .72 % sodium bicarbonate , and 4 ) 1.44 % sodium bicarbonate to measure effects on body temperature and respiration rate , milk yield and composition , and blood components that reflect acid-base balance .
C0037494
sodium chloride
C0008203
chloride