| CP | crude protein |
| EE | ether extract |
| NDF | neutral detergent fiber |
| ADF | acid detergent fiber |
| DMI | dry matter intake |
| VFAs | volatile fatty acids |
| TMR | total mixed ration |
| TP | total protein |
| ALB | albumin |
| GLB | globulin |
| ALT | alanine aminotransferase |
| AST | aspartate aminotransferase |
| ALP | alkaline phosphatase |
| BUN | urea nitrogen |
| GLU | glucose |
| TG | triglycerides |
| T-CHO | total cholesterol |
| IgG | immunoglobulin G |
| IgA | immunoglobulin A |
| IgM | immunoglobulin M |
| IFN-γ | interferon-γ |
| IL1β | interleukin-1β |
| IL-2 | interleukin-2 |
| IL-6 | interleukin-6 |
| IL-8 | interleukin-8 |
| TNF-α | tumor necrosis factor-alpha |
| FCM | Fat-Corrected Milk |
| ECM | Energy-Corrected Milk |
| MCP | microbial crude protein |
| NH3-N | ammonia nitrogen |
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