[HTML][HTML] Invited review: The influence of immune activation on transition cow health and performance—A critical evaluation of traditional dogmas

EA Horst, SK Kvidera, LH Baumgard - Journal of Dairy Science, 2021‏ - Elsevier
The progression from gestation into lactation represents the transition period, and it is
accompanied by marked physiological, metabolic, and inflammatory adjustments. The entire …

Reproductive tract inflammatory disease in postpartum dairy cows

SJ LeBlanc - Animal, 2014‏ - cambridge.org
Up to half of dairy cows are affected by at least one of metritis, purulent vaginal discharge,
endometritis or cervicitis in the postpartum period. These conditions result from inadequate …

[HTML][HTML] Glucose requirements of an activated immune system in lactating Holstein cows

SK Kvidera, EA Horst, M Abuajamieh, EJ Mayorga… - Journal of dairy …, 2017‏ - Elsevier
Accurately quantifying activated immune system energy requirements in vivo is difficult, but a
better understanding may advance strategies to maximize animal productivity. Study …

[HTML][HTML] Supplemental Smartamine M or MetaSmart during the transition period benefits postpartal cow performance and blood neutrophil function

JS Osorio, P Ji, JK Drackley, D Luchini, JJ Loor - Journal of dairy science, 2013‏ - Elsevier
The onset of lactation in dairy cows is characterized by severe negative energy and protein
balance. Methionine availability during this time for milk production, hepatic lipid …

Functional role of PPARs in ruminants: Potential targets for fine‐tuning metabolism during growth and lactation

M Bionaz, S Chen, MJ Khan, JJ Loor - PPAR research, 2013‏ - Wiley Online Library
Characterization and biological roles of the peroxisome proliferator‐activated receptor
(PPAR) isotypes are well known in monogastrics, but not in ruminants. However, a wealth of …

[HTML][HTML] Symposium review: Nutrition strategies for improved health, production, and fertility during the transition period

FC Cardoso, KF Kalscheur, JK Drackley - Journal of dairy science, 2020‏ - Elsevier
Dairy cow nutritional programs are a major determinant of the profitability of dairy farms.
Despite this, the sustainability of the dairy enterprise is beyond just cow nutrition. For almost …

Prepartum and postpartum nutritional management to optimize fertility in high-yielding dairy cows in confined TMR systems

JK Drackley, FC Cardoso - Animal, 2014‏ - cambridge.org
The 6 to 8-week period centered on parturition, known as the transition or periparturient
period, is critical to welfare and profitability of individual cows. Fertility of high-producing …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of precalving body condition score and prepartum feeding level on production, reproduction, and health parameters in pasture-based transition dairy …

JR Roche, S Meier, A Heiser, MD Mitchell… - Journal of Dairy …, 2015‏ - Elsevier
Precalving feeding level alters postcalving energy balance, dry matter intake, the liver and
adipose tissue transcriptome, hepatic lipidosis, and the risk of metabolic diseases in both …

Nutrition, rumen health and inflammation in the transition period and their role on overall health and fertility in dairy cows

Q Zebeli, K Ghareeb, E Humer… - Research in veterinary …, 2015‏ - Elsevier
Transition is a stressful period and critical for the entire cow's productive lifespan and
reproduction. Optimal feeding management during transition period enables smooth …

[PDF][PDF] Factors contributing to immunosuppression in the dairy cow during the periparturient period.

KL Ingvartsen, KM Moyes - 2015‏ - academia.edu
The transition from late gestation to early lactation results in dramatic physiological changes
including metabolic changes and immunosuppression in the dairy cow. As a result, cows are …