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Metabolic stress conditions caused by negative energy balance (NEB) have been associated with reduced fertility in cows. ß-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA) is the main circulating ketone body, which accumulates within follicular fluid. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of BHBA on follicle growth and on ovulatory mechanisms in cattle. At 72 h after intrafollicular injection, there was a decrease in follicular diameter in BHBA group compared to control (P = 0.02). Furthermore, follicle growth rate was reduced post-treatment with BHBA in comparison to the control group (P < 0.03). The BHBA intrafollicular injection in follicles ≥ 12 mm, however, did not affect E2 and P4 concentrations in the follicular fluid. In addition, the relative abundance of genes involved in the ovulatory cascade (ADAM 17, AREG, EREG, PTGS2), steroidogenesis (CYP19A1, 3BHSD, STAR), cellular stress (SOD1, CAT, GPX1, HSPA5, XBP1s, XBP1u, ATF4, ATF6), monocarboxylic acid transporters (SLC16A1, SLC16A7) and apoptosis (XIAP) was similar between groups. In conclusion, the results of this study indicate that the increase in intrafollicular concentrations of BHBA affects follicular growth, but it does not compromise the ovulatory cascade and cellular homeostasis in bovine granulosa cells.

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This Research aimed to evaluate the metabolic status and behavior changes during the transition period in dairy goats from three breeds, under tropical conditions. Thirty multiparous female goats were kept in pens, distributed randomly by breeds. Infrared cameras were fitted in the pens to monitor the animals, and its activities were recorded. Goats displayed varied idle, standing, walking, and feeding behaviors at kidding day (P < 0.10) when compared with the days after and before. Agnostic interactions prevailed between 3.33 and 7.98% of the time on the day of kidding. There was a day effect for the exploratory activities (P < 0.10), where the most exploratory activities were observed on the day of kidding. The milk production and fat content differed according to breed and lactation week. Collective pens for lactating goats, kept in a tropical environment, do not compromise the social behavior and welfare.

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RESUMEN La hipercetonemia o cetosis bovina es un desorden metabólico, que se caracteriza por el incremento patológico de cuerpos cetónicos (beta-hidroxibutirato (βHB), Acetoacetato (AcAc) y acetona) y ocurre en el periparto de vacas de leche. El origen primario de la enfermedad es el balance energético negativo (BEN), que puede ser desencadenado por el incremento excesivo de los requerimientos energéticos o la presentación de enfermedades posparto, resultando en la presentación de signos clínicos o disminución de la producción de leche. El objetivo de esta revisión consiste en describir, mediante un modelo, los procesos bioquímicos del rumen y los mecanismos fisiopatológicos, involucrados con incremento excesivo de los cuerpos cetónicos. En resumen, se realizó un modelo fisiológico uniendo literatura fragmentada, sobre la relación entre la función ruminal, hepática y la inducción de lipolisis e incremento de la actividad de Carnitil-Palmitoil transferasa-1 (CPT-1), cuyo resultado puede ser la producción excesiva de Acetil-CoA que, junto con la falta de propionato y oxalacetato (precursores de gluconeogénesis y ciclo de Krebs), dan lugar a la producción patológica de acetoacetato y beta-hidroxibutirato.

ABSTRACT Bovine hyperketonemia or ketosis is a metabolic disorder characterized by high levels of ketone bodies (beta-hydroxybutyrate (βHB), Acetoacetate (AcAc), and acetone) in periparturient dairy cows. A Negative Energy Balance (NEB) is identified as the primary cause of the disease, which is triggered by the excessive increase of energy requirements or the presence of postpartum diseases, resulting in the appearance of clinical signs or decreased milk production. The purpose of this review is to describe the rumen's biochemical Process and the physiopathological mechanisms involved in the excessive production of ketone bodies. After conducting a literature review, a physiological model was carried out in order to understand the relationship between the rumen and liver functions with lipolysis induction and increased CPT-1 activity. The above may result in the overproduction of Acetyl-CoA, which together, with the lack of propionate and oxaloacetate (gluconeogenesis and Krebs cycle precursors), leads to the pathological production of acetoacetate and beta-hydroxybutyrate.

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Background: Negative energy balance in cows will induce catabolism especially of lipids and the resulting rapid increase of free fatty acids (NEFA) in the blood stream increases the production of reactive oxygen metabolites (ROMs) and promote oxidative stress. Once the animal body is in an oxidative stress state, many molecules in the body may be peroxidized, accelerating the destruction of cells and causing damage to tissues or organs. This study conducted risk assessment of the oxidative stress caused by negative postpartum energy balance in cows by exploring the relationship between negative energy balance and oxidative stress. Materials, Methods & Results: This experiment randomly selected 120 cows at 14 to 21 days postpartum, from an intensive cattle farm in Heilongjiang province, China. Using a negative energy balance standard of β-hydroxybutyric acid (BHBA) greater than 1.2 mmol/L, nonesterified fatty acid (NEFA) greater than 0.4 mmol/L and glucose (GLU) less than three mmol/L, the cattle were divided into a healthy group of 74 cows and a diseased group of 46 cows. The oxidative stress indices of the experimental cows were measured and analyzed using the independent sample t test. Spearman correlation analysis and regression analysis were performed and by using the binary Logistic regression analysis to predict disease, the receiver-operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis established diagnosis effect and boundary values. Compared with the healthy group, the levels of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), catalase (CAT), vitamin E (VE), selenium (Se) and total nitric oxide synthetase (T-NOS) in the blood of dairy cows in the diseased group were significantly reduced and the level of malondialdehyde (MDA) was significantly increased. The study concluded that negative energy balance is associated with oxidative stress in cows and the blood levels of GSH-Px, CAT and Se can be used...

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Cows experiencing high levels of inflammation and specific metabolic conditions tend to have slower follicular growth and lower serum and follicular concentrations of oestradiol (E2). Paraoxonase1 (PON1) activity decreases during inflammatory processes. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the association between serum and intrafollicular (FF) PON1 activity and the serum and intrafollicular levels of E2 and progesterone (P4), as well as the mRNA expression of genes related to steroidogenesis, metabolism and inflammation in the first post-partum dominant follicle of Holstein cows. No correlation was found between PON1 activity, the expression of the analysed genes and levels of follicular E2 and P4, except for a negative correlation between serum E2 and follicular PO1 activity. Also, no correlation was found between serum and follicular PON1 during the first post-partum follicular wave.

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O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito da inclusão de diferentes fontes de ácidos graxos poliinsaturados sobre a resposta à indução do estro pós-parto em cabras. Trinta e oito cabras prenhes, homogêneas em peso escore e idade, foram divididas em três grupos alimentares: Grupo Controle (GC), Linhaça (GL) e Alga (GA). O estro foi sincronizado aos 40 dias pós-parição e foram avaliadas a taxa de sincronização, taxa de ovulação e a funcionalidade do corpo lúteo. Os animais do GA, 76,9% apresentaram estro após o protocolo hormonal, superior aos 33,3% do GC. O GL não diferiu estatisticamente de GC e GA, com uma taxa de 57,9%. A taxa de ovulação e a área luteal não foram influenciadas pelas diferentes dietas experimentais.

The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of the inclusion of different sources of polyunsaturated fatty acids on the response to induction of postpartum estrus in goats. Thirty-eight pregnant goats, homogeneous in weight and age, were divided into three groups: Control Group (CG), Linseed (GL) and Algae (GA). Estrus was synchronized at 40 days postpartum and the synchronization rate, ovulation rate and corpus luteum function were evaluated. The GA animals, 76.9% presented estrus after the hormonal protocol, superior to 33.3% of the CG. The GL did not differ statistically from GC and GA, with a rate of 57.9%. The ovulation rate and the luteal area were not influenced by the different experimental diets.

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O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito da inclusão de diferentes fontes de ácidos graxos poliinsaturados sobre a resposta à indução do estro pós-parto em cabras. Trinta e oito cabras prenhes, homogêneas em peso escore e idade, foram divididas em três grupos alimentares: Grupo Controle (GC), Linhaça (GL) e Alga (GA). O estro foi sincronizado aos 40 dias pós-parição e foram avaliadas a taxa de sincronização, taxa de ovulação e a funcionalidade do corpo lúteo. Os animais do GA, 76,9% apresentaram estro após o protocolo hormonal, superior aos 33,3% do GC. O GL não diferiu estatisticamente de GC e GA, com uma taxa de 57,9%. A taxa de ovulação e a área luteal não foram influenciadas pelas diferentes dietas experimentais.(AU)

The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of the inclusion of different sources of polyunsaturated fatty acids on the response to induction of postpartum estrus in goats. Thirty-eight pregnant goats, homogeneous in weight and age, were divided into three groups: Control Group (CG), Linseed (GL) and Algae (GA). Estrus was synchronized at 40 days postpartum and the synchronization rate, ovulation rate and corpus luteum function were evaluated. The GA animals, 76.9% presented estrus after the hormonal protocol, superior to 33.3% of the CG. The GL did not differ statistically from GC and GA, with a rate of 57.9%. The ovulation rate and the luteal area were not influenced by the different experimental diets.(AU)

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The objectives of this study were to describe the lying behavior of primiparous dairy cows under pasture-based systems during the pre- and postcalving period and characterize the association of lying behavior and analytes related to energy metabolism during this period with claw horn disruption lesion development later in lactation. Our convenience sample included 39 primiparous Holstein cows from 3 commercial farms that were assessed for body condition score (BCS; 5-point scale, 0.25-point increments) and had blood collected at wk -3, -2, -1, 1, 2, and 3 relative to calving date. Blood samples were assayed for nonesterified fatty acids, ß-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), and cholesterol concentrations. Electronic data loggers (HOBO Pendant G Acceleration, Onset Computer Corporation, Bourne, MA) recorded lying behavior at 1-min intervals from 3 wk before calving to 3 wk after calving. Starting at 4 wk after calving and until 16 wk after calving, cows were examined for claw lesions at approximately 4-wk intervals. Sole lesions and white line lesions were scored on a 0 to 10 scale. Of the 39 primiparous cows, 19 cows scored 0 at all exams during the entire study period and 20 cows had at least 1 severe lesion (score ≥4) between 8 and 16 wk after calving. Time spent lying before calving averaged 10.3 ± 0.3 h/d, but declined to 7.3 ± 0.3 h/d after calving (least squares means ± standard error). At calving, we noted an increase in the number of lying bouts (12.9 ± 0.45 bouts/d) compared with the pre- and postcalving averages of 11.6 (±0.53) and 9.1 (±0.47) bouts, respectively. Cows that developed claw lesions later in mid lactation spent less time lying down than cows without lesions during wk 3 after calving compared with healthy cows (7.29 ± 0.22 vs. 8.51 ± 0.16 h/d). Lesion cows had fewer lying bouts per day, and these bouts were of longer duration than no-lesion cows after calving. Increased odds of lesion were found to be associated with shorter lying times and fewer number of lying bouts during wk 3 (odds ratio = 1.23). Nonesterified fatty acids (747 ± 58 vs. 990 ± 86.85 µmol/L) and BHB (0.77 ± 0.06 vs. 0.60 ± 0.04 mmol/L) concentrations during wk 1 were greater in cows that developed claw lesions relative to cows that did not develop lesions. The BHB concentrations also remained higher in wk 2 for cows that developed claw lesions (0.63 ± 0.04 vs. 0.46 ± 0.03 mmol/L) compared with cows that did not develop any lesions. Cows that developed lesions experienced greater losses in BCS from wk -3 to 3 than cows without lesions (0.74 ± 0.01 and 0.61 ± 0.01 BCS change, respectively). In summary, changes in lying behavior and energy metabolic status after calving were associated with claw horn disruption lesions in mid-lactation primiparous cows under pasture-based systems.

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Background: As a frequent subclinical disease, fatty liver disease (FLD) is associated with a severe negative energy balance (NEB) during the early lactation period, and usually cause of economic loss to dairy farmers. Liver biopsy is the gold standard for the assessment of FLD. However, as an invasive procedure, liver biopsy has several limitations and such procedures are not readily available to dairy farmers. To further evaluate FLD in dairy cows, a FLD model of lactating sheep was developed by simulation of the state of negative energy balance (NEB).Materials, Methods & Results: Fourteen pregnancy thin-tail ewes were divided into control group (CG, n = 4), non-lamb restrained feeding group (NRG, n = 4) and single birth restrained feeding group (SRG, n = 6). After lambing, NRG and SRG ewe were received a feed restrained diet for 16 days. Liver biopsies and blood was collected on days 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, and 16, and biochemical parameters were analyzed. With restricted feeding and lactation administration, ewes in SRG showed increased liver fat concentrations (LFC) from days 4 post-administration and severe LFC was detected at day 13. Compared with CG, SRG sheep showed significant lower concentration of serum glucose (Glu) from days 7-13 and higher non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) from days 4-16, β-hydroxybutyric acid (BHBA) from days 4-16, triglyceride from days 4-16, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol from days 4-16, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) from days 13-16, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) at days 16. While, ewes in NRG showed normal LFC levels, and high concentration of serum Glu and insulin from days 4-16 were detected than CG and SRG ewes. With restricted feeding, ewes in NRG and SRG showed significant low level of revised quantitative insulin sensitivity check index from days 4-16 and high level of liver total cholesterol (TC) at day 16. Liver pathological characteristics showed LFC of NEB sheep was first detected around the liver portal area.[...]

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Background: As a frequent subclinical disease, fatty liver disease (FLD) is associated with a severe negative energy balance (NEB) during the early lactation period, and usually cause of economic loss to dairy farmers. Liver biopsy is the gold standard for the assessment of FLD. However, as an invasive procedure, liver biopsy has several limitations and such procedures are not readily available to dairy farmers. To further evaluate FLD in dairy cows, a FLD model of lactating sheep was developed by simulation of the state of negative energy balance (NEB).Materials, Methods & Results: Fourteen pregnancy thin-tail ewes were divided into control group (CG, n = 4), non-lamb restrained feeding group (NRG, n = 4) and single birth restrained feeding group (SRG, n = 6). After lambing, NRG and SRG ewe were received a feed restrained diet for 16 days. Liver biopsies and blood was collected on days 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, and 16, and biochemical parameters were analyzed. With restricted feeding and lactation administration, ewes in SRG showed increased liver fat concentrations (LFC) from days 4 post-administration and severe LFC was detected at day 13. Compared with CG, SRG sheep showed significant lower concentration of serum glucose (Glu) from days 7-13 and higher non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) from days 4-16, β-hydroxybutyric acid (BHBA) from days 4-16, triglyceride from days 4-16, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol from days 4-16, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) from days 13-16, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) at days 16. While, ewes in NRG showed normal LFC levels, and high concentration of serum Glu and insulin from days 4-16 were detected than CG and SRG ewes. With restricted feeding, ewes in NRG and SRG showed significant low level of revised quantitative insulin sensitivity check index from days 4-16 and high level of liver total cholesterol (TC) at day 16. Liver pathological characteristics showed LFC of NEB sheep was first detected around the liver portal area.[...](AU)

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Background: In order to reduce the effects of a negative energy balance, some measures have been taken into account in nutritional management during the transition period. The use of yeast, has been a good alternative used to improve the rumen metabolism and helping the adjustment of the microbiotato the new diet. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of supplementing a combination of yeast culture and hydrolyzed yeast on the metabolism of dairy cows during the transition period.Materials, Methods & Results:The experiment was conducted in a semi-extensive system, using 20 Holstein cows, divided equally into a control group (CG) and a supplemented group (SG). The SG received 28 g/animal/day of a combination of yeast culture and hydrolyzed yeast from 20 ± 2 days pre-calving until early lactation (18 ± 3 days). Serum concentrations of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), albumin and urea were determined at calving, and for three time points during the early postpartum period and three time points during the early lactation period. Regarding energy metabolism, prepartum concentrations of NEFA were higher than the physiological standard in both groups. However, NEFA, albumin and urea decreased during the early postpartum period in the supplemented animals and could be attributed to the yeast in enhancing ruminal microorganisms’ cellulolytic capacity, increasing fibre digestibility and starch utilization.Discussion: The increased concentration of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) due to the mobilization of fat deposits that happens in the transition period, especially in the postpartum period reflects the cow’s adaptation to the negative energy balance (NEB). The lower concentrations of NEFA observed in the present study could be attributed to the effect of the yeast in enhancing the ruminal microorganisms’ cellulolytic capacity.[...]

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Background: In order to reduce the effects of a negative energy balance, some measures have been taken into account in nutritional management during the transition period. The use of yeast, has been a good alternative used to improve the rumen metabolism and helping the adjustment of the microbiotato the new diet. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of supplementing a combination of yeast culture and hydrolyzed yeast on the metabolism of dairy cows during the transition period.Materials, Methods & Results: The experiment was conducted in a semi-extensive system, using 20 Holstein cows, divided equally into a control group (CG) and a supplemented group (SG). The SG received 28 g/animal/day of a combination of yeast culture and hydrolyzed yeast from 20 ± 2 days pre-calving until early lactation (18 ± 3 days). Serum concentrations of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), albumin and urea were determined at calving, and for three time points during the early postpartum period and three time points during the early lactation period. Regarding energy metabolism, prepartum concentrations of NEFA were higher than the physiological standard in both groups. However, NEFA, albumin and urea decreased during the early postpartum period in the supplemented animals and could be attributed to the yeast in enhancing ruminal microorganisms cellulolytic capacity, increasing fibre d

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Background: In order to reduce the effects of a negative energy balance, some measures have been taken into account in nutritional management during the transition period. The use of yeast, has been a good alternative used to improve the rumen metabolism and helping the adjustment of the microbiotato the new diet. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of supplementing a combination of yeast culture and hydrolyzed yeast on the metabolism of dairy cows during the transition period.Materials, Methods & Results: The experiment was conducted in a semi-extensive system, using 20 Holstein cows, divided equally into a control group (CG) and a supplemented group (SG). The SG received 28 g/animal/day of a combination of yeast culture and hydrolyzed yeast from 20 ± 2 days pre-calving until early lactation (18 ± 3 days). Serum concentrations of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), albumin and urea were determined at calving, and for three time points during the early postpartum period and three time points during the early lactation period. Regarding energy metabolism, prepartum concentrations of NEFA were higher than the physiological standard in both groups. However, NEFA, albumin and urea decreased during the early postpartum period in the supplemented animals and could be attributed to the yeast in enhancing ruminal microorganisms cellulolytic capacity, increasing fibre d

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Background: In order to reduce the effects of a negative energy balance, some measures have been taken into account in nutritional management during the transition period. The use of yeast, has been a good alternative used to improve the rumen metabolism and helping the adjustment of the microbiotato the new diet. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of supplementing a combination of yeast culture and hydrolyzed yeast on the metabolism of dairy cows during the transition period.Materials, Methods & Results: The experiment was conducted in a semi-extensive system, using 20 Holstein cows, divided equally into a control group (CG) and a supplemented group (SG). The SG received 28 g/animal/day of a combination of yeast culture and hydrolyzed yeast from 20 ± 2 days pre-calving until early lactation (18 ± 3 days). Serum concentrations of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), albumin and urea were determined at calving, and for three time points during the early postpartum period and three time points during the early lactation period. Regarding energy metabolism, prepartum concentrations of NEFA were higher than the physiological standard in both groups. However, NEFA, albumin and urea decreased during the early postpartum period in the supplemented animals and could be attributed to the yeast in enhancing ruminal microorganisms cellulolytic capacity, increasing fibre d

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Background: In order to reduce the effects of a negative energy balance, some measures have been taken into account in nutritional management during the transition period. The use of yeast, has been a good alternative used to improve the rumen metabolism and helping the adjustment of the microbiotato the new diet. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of supplementing a combination of yeast culture and hydrolyzed yeast on the metabolism of dairy cows during the transition period.Materials, Methods & Results: The experiment was conducted in a semi-extensive system, using 20 Holstein cows, divided equally into a control group (CG) and a supplemented group (SG). The SG received 28 g/animal/day of a combination of yeast culture and hydrolyzed yeast from 20 ± 2 days pre-calving until early lactation (18 ± 3 days). Serum concentrations of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), albumin and urea were determined at calving, and for three time points during the early postpartum period and three time points during the early lactation period. Regarding energy metabolism, prepartum concentrations of NEFA were higher than the physiological standard in both groups. However, NEFA, albumin and urea decreased during the early postpartum period in the supplemented animals and could be attributed to the yeast in enhancing ruminal microorganisms cellulolytic capacity, increasing fibre d

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Background: In order to reduce the effects of a negative energy balance, some measures have been taken into account in nutritional management during the transition period. The use of yeast, has been a good alternative used to improve the rumen metabolism and helping the adjustment of the microbiotato the new diet. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of supplementing a combination of yeast culture and hydrolyzed yeast on the metabolism of dairy cows during the transition period.Materials, Methods & Results: The experiment was conducted in a semi-extensive system, using 20 Holstein cows, divided equally into a control group (CG) and a supplemented group (SG). The SG received 28 g/animal/day of a combination of yeast culture and hydrolyzed yeast from 20 ± 2 days pre-calving until early lactation (18 ± 3 days). Serum concentrations of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), albumin and urea were determined at calving, and for three time points during the early postpartum period and three time points during the early lactation period. Regarding energy metabolism, prepartum concentrations of NEFA were higher than the physiological standard in both groups. However, NEFA, albumin and urea decreased during the early postpartum period in the supplemented animals and could be attributed to the yeast in enhancing ruminal microorganisms cellulolytic capacity, increasing fibre d

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Background: In order to reduce the effects of a negative energy balance, some measures have been taken into account in nutritional management during the transition period. The use of yeast, has been a good alternative used to improve the rumen metabolism and helping the adjustment of the microbiotato the new diet. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of supplementing a combination of yeast culture and hydrolyzed yeast on the metabolism of dairy cows during the transition period.Materials, Methods & Results: The experiment was conducted in a semi-extensive system, using 20 Holstein cows, divided equally into a control group (CG) and a supplemented group (SG). The SG received 28 g/animal/day of a combination of yeast culture and hydrolyzed yeast from 20 ± 2 days pre-calving until early lactation (18 ± 3 days). Serum concentrations of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), albumin and urea were determined at calving, and for three time points during the early postpartum period and three time points during the early lactation period. Regarding energy metabolism, prepartum concentrations of NEFA were higher than the physiological standard in both groups. However, NEFA, albumin and urea decreased during the early postpartum period in the supplemented animals and could be attributed to the yeast in enhancing ruminal microorganisms cellulolytic capacity, increasing fibre d

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Background: In order to reduce the effects of a negative energy balance, some measures have been taken into account in nutritional management during the transition period. The use of yeast, has been a good alternative used to improve the rumen metabolism and helping the adjustment of the microbiotato the new diet. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of supplementing a combination of yeast culture and hydrolyzed yeast on the metabolism of dairy cows during the transition period.Materials, Methods & Results:The experiment was conducted in a semi-extensive system, using 20 Holstein cows, divided equally into a control group (CG) and a supplemented group (SG). The SG received 28 g/animal/day of a combination of yeast culture and hydrolyzed yeast from 20 ± 2 days pre-calving until early lactation (18 ± 3 days). Serum concentrations of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), albumin and urea were determined at calving, and for three time points during the early postpartum period and three time points during the early lactation period. Regarding energy metabolism, prepartum concentrations of NEFA were higher than the physiological standard in both groups. However, NEFA, albumin and urea decreased during the early postpartum period in the supplemented animals and could be attributed to the yeast in enhancing ruminal microorganisms cellulolytic capacity, increasing fibre digestibility and starch utilization.Discussion: The increased concentration of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) due to the mobilization of fat deposits that happens in the transition period, especially in the postpartum period reflects the cows adaptation to the negative energy balance (NEB). The lower concentrations of NEFA observed in the present study could be attributed to the effect of the yeast in enhancing the ruminal microorganisms cellulolytic capacity.[...](AU)

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La incidencia de problemas alimenticios, nutricionales y metabólicos es cada vez mayor en hatos lecheros, así como la aparición de problemas sanitarios, productivos y reproductivos asociados a los mismos. La detección oportuna y correcta de éstos permite reducir su incidencia y, por tanto, las pérdidas económicas de los hatos. El monitoreo nutricional periódico hace posible establecer el estado nutricional de una población animal, e identificar las posibles causas de desbalances nutricionales y errores en la alimentación, así como orientar en la toma de decisiones acerca de los correctivos que se deben establecer cuando se detectan problemas. El análisis de las posibles relaciones existentes entre la información aportada por cada uno de los aspectos evaluados en el monitoreo nutricional permite una evaluación más adecuada que su análisis independiente y aislado.

Incidence of health and production problems related to feeding, nutrition and/or metabolism have being growing in dairy herds. early diagnosis allows their reduction and consequently reduces economic losses. monitoring nutritional status periodically allows to identify possible causes of nutritional unbalances and/or mistakes in feeding practices and establish corrective measurements.

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Em ruminantes, a nutrição afeta as concentrações circulantes e as reservas hipofisárias de gonadotrofinas, as quais são importantes para o desenvolvimento final de folículos dominantes. Assim, qualquer fator que interfira na sua secreção será limitante ao desempenho reprodutivo. A nutrição pode influenciar a função ovariana por modular a secreção dos hormônios luteinizante (LH) e folículo estimulante (FSH) tanto em condições de alta quanto de baixa ingestão alimentar. O desenvolvimento dos folículos ovarianos também está relacionado com as mudanças na concentração dos hormônios metabólicos periféricos, como: insulina, hormônio do crescimento (GH), leptina, fator de crescimento semelhante à insulina (IGF-I) e neuropeptídeo-Y (NPY), cujas concentrações podem ser afetadas pelo estado metabólico do animal.

In ruminants, the nutrition effect on the blood and pituitary gonadotropins which are important to the final maturation of dominant follicles. Thus, any factor that interferes in their secretion will limit animal reproductive performance. Nutrition may influence the ovarian function by modulating luteinizing hormone (LH) secretion and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) secretion, either in high or low feed intake condition. Development of ovarian follicles is also related to changes in peripheral metabolites hormones concentrations like: insulin, growth hormone (GH), leptin, insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) and neuropeptide-Y (NPY), whose concentrations may be affected by animal metabolic status.

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