Table 6.
The mean diameter of the largest ovarian follicle in postpartum weeks 1 and 2 in each of the three dietary groups
| Prepartum diet | Mean ± S.E. of follicle diameter (mm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1A | Week 2A | |
| Control | 9.41 ± 1.34 | 13.90 ± 1.47 |
| Canola | 6.40 ± 1.47 | 13.80 ± 1.47 |
| Sunflower | 7.00 ± 1.47 | 10.90 ± 1.47 |
AWeek1: First week after calving (n = 5 cows per treatment); Week2: Second week after calving (n = 5 or 6 cows per treatment). Follicle size was not influenced by treatment (P = 0.18) or treatment x week interaction (P = 0.45)