[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 …
[HTML][HTML] Invited review: Inflammation during the transition to lactation: New adventures with an old flame
For dairy cattle, the first several weeks of lactation represent the highest-risk period in their
lives after their own neonatal period. Although more than 50% of cows during this period are …
lives after their own neonatal period. Although more than 50% of cows during this period are …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of inflammatory conditions on liver activity in puerperium period and consequences for performance in dairy cows
The relationship between inflammation and general health conditions in dairy cows and the
link between inflammation, liver function, and fertility are poorly understood. To clarify these …
link between inflammation, liver function, and fertility are poorly understood. To clarify these …
[HTML][HTML] Plasma paraoxonase, health, inflammatory conditions, and liver function in transition dairy cows
Paraoxonase (PON) is a liver protein with hydrolase activity that is released into the blood
stream. Paraoxonase may serve as an index of liver function because it is drastically …
stream. Paraoxonase may serve as an index of liver function because it is drastically …
Proteins, proteomics, and the dysproteinemias
PD Eckersall - Clinical biochemistry of domestic animals, 2008 - books.google.com
Protein is the most abundant component of plasma. There is in the region of 6 to 7 g/dl (60 to
70 g/liter) of protein in plasma in comparison to 0.1 g/dl (1.0 g/liter) of glucose (5.5 …
70 g/liter) of protein in plasma in comparison to 0.1 g/dl (1.0 g/liter) of glucose (5.5 …
Nutrition-induced ketosis alters metabolic and signaling gene networks in liver of periparturient dairy cows
Dairy cows are highly susceptible after parturition to develo** liver lipidosis and ketosis,
which are costly diseases to farmers. A bovine microarray platform consisting of 13,257 …
which are costly diseases to farmers. A bovine microarray platform consisting of 13,257 …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of garlic and juniper berry essential oils on ruminal fermentation and on the site and extent of digestion in lactating cows
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of feeding essential oils from garlic
(GAR) and juniper berry (JUN), or monensin (MO) on feed intake, ruminal fermentation, the …
(GAR) and juniper berry (JUN), or monensin (MO) on feed intake, ruminal fermentation, the …
[HTML][HTML] Physiological responses and lactational performances of late-lactation dairy goats under heat stress conditions
Abstract Eight Murciano-Granadina dairy goats in late lactation were exposed to different
ambient conditions, using metabolic cages in a climatic chamber. The experimental design …
ambient conditions, using metabolic cages in a climatic chamber. The experimental design …
Interplay between rumen digestive disorders and diet-induced inflammation in dairy cattle
Q Zebeli, BU Metzler-Zebeli - Research in veterinary science, 2012 - Elsevier
In this review, an overview is provided on the current achievements regarding the interplay
between rumen digestive disorders and diet-induced inflammation in dairy cattle. It starts …
between rumen digestive disorders and diet-induced inflammation in dairy cattle. It starts …
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 …
period, is critical to welfare and profitability of individual cows. Fertility of high-producing …