[HTML][HTML] Invited review: The influence of immune activation on transition cow health and performance—A critical evaluation of traditional dogmas
The progression from gestation into lactation represents the transition period, and it is
accompanied by marked physiological, metabolic, and inflammatory adjustments. The entire …
accompanied by marked physiological, metabolic, and inflammatory adjustments. The entire …
Reproductive tract inflammatory disease in postpartum dairy cows
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 …
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
Accurately quantifying activated immune system energy requirements in vivo is difficult, but a
better understanding may advance strategies to maximize animal productivity. Study …
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
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 …
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
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 …
(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
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
Transition is a stressful period and critical for the entire cow's productive lifespan and
reproduction. Optimal feeding management during transition period enables smooth …
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 …
including metabolic changes and immunosuppression in the dairy cow. As a result, cows are …