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O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os efeitos do butafosfan isolado ou associado à cianocobalamina sobre marcadores do metabolismo energético, mineral e inflamatório, produção de leite e índice de funcionalidade hepática (IFH) de vacas leiteiras primíparas. Vinte e três vacas da raça Holandês foram aleatoriamente distribuídas em três grupos experimentais: Grupo Combinação (COM, n = 8), que recebeu 100 mL da combinação de butafosfan+cianocobalamina;Grupo Butafosfan (BUT, n = 8), que recebeu 100 mL de solução aquosa de Butafosfan; e Grupo Controle (CTL, n = 7), que recebeu 100 mL de solução fisiológica 0,9%. Todos os animais recebram 5 doses subcutâneas de 20 mL a cada 24 horas, iniciando logo após o parto. Amostras de sangue foram coletadas nos dias 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20 e 28 para análises de cálcio, fósforo, ácidos graxos não esterificados (AGNEs) e ß-hidroxibutirato (BHBA). Albumina, bilirrubina, colesterol total, haptoglobina e paraoxonase foram analisadas nos dias 0, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 e 28. Foi avaliado o escore de condição corporal e a produção leiteira até 60 dias pós-parto. Níveis reduzidos de BHBA (P<0,05) foram encontrados no grupo BUT. Animais com alto IFH apresentaram menores níveis de BHBA (P<0,05) e tendência de redução nos níveis de AGNEs (P<0,10), porém o IFH não foi influenciado pelos tratamentos. Apesar de o butafosfan reduzir os níveis de BHBA, o índice de funcionalidade hepática de vacas primímaras não foi influenciado pelos tratamentos.

The objective of study was to evaluate the effects of butafosfan and cyanocobalamin on markers of energetic, mineral and inflammatory metabolism, milk production and the liver functionality index (LFI) of primiparous dairy cows. Twenty-three Holstein cows were allocated into: Combination group (COM, n = 8), receiving 100 mL of Catosal®; Butafosfan group (BUT, n = 8) that received 100 mL of aqueous Butafosfan; and Control (CTL, n = 7), receiving 100 mL of 0.9% saline. All the animals received 100 mL (5 doses of 20mL every 24h), subcutaneously, beginning soon after calving. Blood samples were collected on days 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 28 for analysis of calcium, phosphorus, non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) and ß-hydroxybutyrate (BHB). The analysis of albumin, bilirubin, cholesterol, haptoglobin and paraoxonase were performed on days 0, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 28. We evaluated body condition score (BCS) and milk production (kg /day) until day 60 after calving. The LFI was determined considering the plasma levels of total cholesterol, albumin and bilirubin on days 3 and 28 after calving. The BUT group showed lower BHB levels (P<0.05) than CTL group. The animals from group with high LFI had lower concentrations of BHB (P<0.05) and a trend of lower concentrations of NEFA (P<0.10), whereas the animals with poor liver function (low) showed tendency to have lower level of albumin (P <0.10). Howerver, the LFI was not affected by treatments (P> 0.05). In conclusion, despite the butafosfan and cyanocobalamin modulate energy metabolism in this study the hepatic functionality index was not affected by treatments.

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O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os efeitos do butafosfan isolado ou associado à cianocobalamina sobre marcadores do metabolismo energético, mineral e inflamatório, produção de leite e índice de funcionalidade hepática (IFH) de vacas leiteiras primíparas. Vinte e três vacas da raça Holandês foram aleatoriamente distribuídas em três grupos experimentais: Grupo Combinação (COM, n = 8), que recebeu 100 mL da combinação de butafosfan+cianocobalamina; Grupo Butafosfan (BUT, n = 8), que recebeu 100 mL de solução aquosa de Butafosfan; e Grupo Controle (CTL, n = 7), que recebeu 100 mL de solução fisiológica 0,9%. Todos os animais recebram 5 doses subcutâneas de 20 mL a cada 24 horas, iniciando logo após o parto. Amostras de sangue foram coletadas nos dias 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20 e 28 para análises de cálcio, fósforo, ácidos graxos não esterificados (AGNEs) e β-hidroxibutirato (BHBA). Albumina, bilirrubina, colesterol total, haptoglobina e paraoxonase foram analisadas nos dias 0, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 e 28. Foi avaliado o escore de condição corporal e a produção leiteira até 60 dias pós-parto. Níveis reduzidos de BHBA (P<0,05) foram encontrados no grupo BUT. Animais com alto IFH apresentaram menores níveis de BHBA (P<0,05) e tendência de redução nos níveis de AGNEs (P<0,10), porém o IFH não foi influenciado pelos tratamentos. Apesar de o butafosfan reduzir os níveis de BHBA, o índice de funcionalidade hepática de vacas primímaras não foi influenciado pelos tratamentos.(AU)

The objective of study was to evaluate the effects of butafosfan and cyanocobalamin on markers of energetic, mineral and inflammatory metabolism, milk production and the liver functionality index (LFI) of primiparous dairy cows. Twenty-three Holstein cows were allocated into: Combination group (COM, n = 8), receiving 100 mL of Catosal®; Butafosfan group (BUT, n = 8) that received 100 mL of aqueous Butafosfan; and Control (CTL, n = 7), receiving 100 mL of 0.9% saline. All the animals received 100 mL (5 doses of 20mL every 24h), subcutaneously, beginning soon after calving. Blood samples were collected on days 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 28 for analysis of calcium, phosphorus, non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) and β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB). The analysis of albumin, bilirubin, cholesterol, haptoglobin and paraoxonase were performed on days 0, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 28. We evaluated body condition score (BCS) and milk production (kg /day) until day 60 after calving. The LFI was determined considering the plasma levels of total cholesterol, albumin and bilirubin on days 3 and 28 after calving. The BUT group showed lower BHB levels (P 0.05). In conclusion, despite the butafosfan and cyanocobalamin modulate energy metabolism in this study the hepatic functionality index was not affected by treatments.(AU)

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Background: The post-partum period in dairy cows is accompanied by a low glucose metabolism in adipose tissue and skeletal muscle tissue, being glucose conducted to the milk production. In humans, low glucose metabolism is associated with metabolic syndromes, the high glucose levels reduce tubular reabsorption of Magnesium (Mg) and Calcium (Ca), leading to hypomagnesemia and hypocalcemia. These minerals are important to the dairy cow, as their decrease leads to diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between glucose metabolism rate with the urinary excretion of Ca and Mg in multiparous dairy cows during the post-partum period.Materials, Methods & Results: Twenty dairy cows were used from a commercial farm southern Brazil, in the semi-extensive system. Glucose tolerance tests were performed (TTG) on day 9 relative to calving. The cows were categorized into three groups according to the glucose metabolism rate (area under the glucose curve, glucose half-life and glucose consumption rate): High Glucose Metabolization (GA); Intermediate Glucose Metabolizing (GI); and Low Glucose Metabolization (GL). Blood and urine samples were collected on days 0, + 3, + 6, + 9, +16 and +23 in relation to calving for to determine the levels of Ca, Mg, insulin (Ins), non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) and Glu. In urine was evaluated the excretion of Ca and Mg. The cows were milked twice a day (at 3:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.) and the milk yield (kg/cow) was recorded daily and averages were generated every five days from day 15 to day 60 postpartum. The statistical analyses were performed with the MIXED procedure to assess the main effect of group, time (in days) and their interaction by using version 9.2 SAS software.[...](AU)

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Background: Bovine mastitis causes major economic losses for milk producers by reducing the quantity and the quality of the milk or even leading to the complete loss of the mammary gland secretory capacity. During the transition period, dairy cows are susceptible to infectious diseases; therefore, markers that allow early identification of cows in higher risk of developing diseases are especially useful at this time. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate serum markers in the pre and postpartum of multiparous dairy cows with clinical mastitis and with health condition in the postpartum period in a semi-extensive management system.Materials, Methods & Results: Thirty-Six Holstein cows were monitored daily during milking until 59 days postpartum and were categorized according to the pre-milking strip cup test into clinical mastitis (mastitis group (MG)) and absence of symptoms (control group (CG)) that were negative to the test, representing the health cows. All cows were reared as one group and maintained in a semi-extensive pasture-based system. Blood samples were collected weekly after morning milking via venipuncture of the coccinea vein into tubes without anticoagulant and grouped for prepartum (-21 to 0 days from calving), early postpartum (0 to 30 days from calving), and late postpartum (30 to 59 days from calving) periods. Milk production was recorded daily. The serum markers albumin, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), phosphorus, gammaglutamyltransferase (GGT) and non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) were measured. Statistical analyses were performed using SAS®. The cases of clinical mastitis occurred on average at 37.2 ± 4.9 days postpartum. Health cows (CG) had higher milk production compared to the mastitis group (MG) only in the late postpartum period (P 0.05).[...]

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Background: The post-partum period in dairy cows is accompanied by a low glucose metabolism in adipose tissue and skeletal muscle tissue, being glucose conducted to the milk production. In humans, low glucose metabolism is associated with metabolic syndromes, the high glucose levels reduce tubular reabsorption of Magnesium (Mg) and Calcium (Ca), leading to hypomagnesemia and hypocalcemia. These minerals are important to the dairy cow, as their decrease leads to diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between glucose metabolism rate with the urinary excretion of Ca and Mg in multiparous dairy cows during the post-partum period.Materials, Methods & Results: Twenty dairy cows were used from a commercial farm southern Brazil, in the semi-extensive system. Glucose tolerance tests were performed (TTG) on day 9 relative to calving. The cows were categorized into three groups according to the glucose metabolism rate (area under the glucose curve, glucose half-life and glucose consumption rate): High Glucose Metabolization (GA); Intermediate Glucose Metabolizing (GI); and Low Glucose Metabolization (GL). Blood and urine samples were collected on days 0, + 3, + 6, + 9, +16 and +23 in relation to calving for to determine the levels of Ca, Mg, insulin (Ins), non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) and Glu. In urine was evaluated the excretion of Ca and Mg. The cows were milked twice a day (at 3:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.) and the milk yield (kg/cow) was recorded daily and averages were generated every five days from day 15 to day 60 postpartum. The statistical analyses were performed with the MIXED procedure to assess the main effect of group, time (in days) and their interaction by using version 9.2 SAS software.[...]

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Background: Bovine mastitis causes major economic losses for milk producers by reducing the quantity and the quality of the milk or even leading to the complete loss of the mammary gland secretory capacity. During the transition period, dairy cows are susceptible to infectious diseases; therefore, markers that allow early identification of cows in higher risk of developing diseases are especially useful at this time. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate serum markers in the pre and postpartum of multiparous dairy cows with clinical mastitis and with health condition in the postpartum period in a semi-extensive management system.Materials, Methods & Results: Thirty-Six Holstein cows were monitored daily during milking until 59 days postpartum and were categorized according to the pre-milking strip cup test into clinical mastitis (mastitis group (MG)) and absence of symptoms (control group (CG)) that were negative to the test, representing the health cows. All cows were reared as one group and maintained in a semi-extensive pasture-based system. Blood samples were collected weekly after morning milking via venipuncture of the coccinea vein into tubes without anticoagulant and grouped for prepartum (-21 to 0 days from calving), early postpartum (0 to 30 days from calving), and late postpartum (30 to 59 days from calving) periods. Milk production was recorded daily. The serum markers albumin, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), phosphorus, gammaglutamyltransferase (GGT) and non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) were measured. Statistical analyses were performed using SAS®. The cases of clinical mastitis occurred on average at 37.2 ± 4.9 days postpartum. Health cows (CG) had higher milk production compared to the mastitis group (MG) only in the late postpartum period (P < 0.05). There was no difference among groups for albumin and NEFA concentrations in all periods evaluated (P > 0.05).[...](AU)

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The action of the bovine placental lactogen (bPL) hormone on maternal metabolism is still poorly known. Some markers, such as the acute phase protein paraoxonase (PON1), are used as indicators of liver function and help to determine the metabolic condition during the transition period in dairy cows. The aim of this study was to evaluate the activity of paraoxonase (PON1) in the serum of peripartum dairy cows with different levels of bPL. Based on the plasma bPL concentration, 18 cows were divided equally into three groups: LOW ( < 2,68 ng bPL mL-1), MEDIUM (2,682,80 ng bPL mL-1), and HIGH ( > 2,80 ng bPL mL-1). The experiment was conducted between 21 days prepartum and 28 days postpartum. Serum samples were collected during the experiment for the determination of bPL concentrations and PON1 activity. The bPL concentration was significantly different between the experimental groups (P ≤ 0,0001) and the days of serum collection (P ≤ 0,0001). In the prepartum dairy cows, the PON1 levels were different between the groups (P ≤ 0,05) and the days of serum collection (P ≤ 0,05). Cows with high bPL concentration had lower serum PON1 activity (P ≤ 0,05), while cows with low hormone levels had higher enzyme activity (P ≤ 0,05). In the postpartum period, there was a significant difference between the days of serum collection (P ≤ 0,0001) and the interaction between groups and collections(P ≤ 0,01). The group with high concentrations of bPL had lower levels of PON1 (P ≤ 0,01), while thegroup with low bPL maintained higher concentrations of PON1 (P ≤ 0,01). It was concluded that thecows with higher concentrations of bPL in the prepartum period present a reduction in the serum activityof the PON1 enzyme during the peripartum period.(AU)

A ação do hormônio Lactogênio Placentário Bovino (bLP) no metabolismo materno ainda é poucoconhecida. Alguns marcadores, como a proteína de fase aguda Paraoxanase (PON1), são utilizadoscomo indicadores da função hepática auxiliando na determinação da condição metabólica no período de transição em vacas leiteiras. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a atividade sérica de PON1 duranteo periparto em vacas leiteiras com diferentes níveis de bLP. As vacas foram divididas em três gruposde acordo com as concentrações plasmáticas de bLP, em que BAIXO < 2,68 ng mL-1 (n=6), MÉDIO> 2,68 ng mL-1 e < 2,80 ng mL-1 (n=6) e ALTO > 2,80 ng mL-1 (n=6). O período experimental ocorreuentre os 21 dias pré-parto e 28 dias pós-parto. Amostras de soro foram coletadas para a determinaçãodas concentrações de bLP e atividade sérica de PON1. Houve diferença entre os três grupos (P ≤ 0,0001)de acordo com as concentrações de bLP, assim como entre os dias coletados (P ≤ 0,0001). No pré-parto,os níveis de PON1 apresentaram diferença entre grupos (P ≤ 0,05) e coletas (P ≤ 0,05). Vacas com altaconcentração de bLP apresentaram menor atividade sérica de PON1 (P ≤ 0,05), enquanto vacas combaixos níveis do hormônio obtiveram maior atividade da enzima (P ≤ 0,05). No pós-parto não houvediferença entre grupos (P ≥ 0,10), houve diferença entre os dias coletados (P ≤ 0,0001) e interação entregrupos e coletas (P ≤ 0,01). O grupo com altas concentrações de bLP apresentou menores níveis dePON1 (P ≤ 0,01), enquanto vacas do grupo com baixo bLP mantiveram maiores concentrações de PON1(P ≤ 0,01). Conclui-se que, vacas com maiores concentrações de bLP no período pré-parto apresentamredução na atividade sérica da enzima PON1 durante o período periparto.(AU)

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The action of the bovine placental lactogen (bPL) hormone on maternal metabolism is still poorly known. Some markers, such as the acute phase protein paraoxonase (PON1), are used as indicators of liver function and help to determine the metabolic condition during the transition period in dairy cows. The aim of this study was to evaluate the activity of paraoxonase (PON1) in the serum of peripartum dairy cows with different levels of bPL. Based on the plasma bPL concentration, 18 cows were divided equally into three groups: LOW ( 2,80 ng bPL mL-1). The experiment was conducted between 21 days prepartum and 28 days postpartum. Serum samples were collected during the experiment for the determination of bPL concentrations and PON1 activity. The bPL concentration was significantly different between the experimental groups (P ≤ 0,0001) and the days of serum collection (P ≤ 0,0001). In the prepartum dairy cows, the PON1 levels were different between the groups (P ≤ 0,05) and the days of serum collection (P ≤ 0,05). Cows with high bPL concentration had lower serum PON1 activity (P ≤ 0,05), while cows with low hormone levels had higher enzyme activity (P ≤ 0,05). In the postpartum period, there was a significant difference between the days of serum collection (P ≤ 0,0001) and the interaction between groups and collections(P ≤ 0,01). The group with high concentrations of bPL had lower levels of PON1 (P ≤ 0,01), while thegroup with low bPL maintained higher concentrations of PON1 (P ≤ 0,01). It was concluded that thecows with higher concentrations of bPL in the prepartum period present a reduction in the serum activityof the PON1 enzyme during the peripartum period.

A ação do hormônio Lactogênio Placentário Bovino (bLP) no metabolismo materno ainda é poucoconhecida. Alguns marcadores, como a proteína de fase aguda Paraoxanase (PON1), são utilizadoscomo indicadores da função hepática auxiliando na determinação da condição metabólica no período de transição em vacas leiteiras. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a atividade sérica de PON1 duranteo periparto em vacas leiteiras com diferentes níveis de bLP. As vacas foram divididas em três gruposde acordo com as concentrações plasmáticas de bLP, em que BAIXO 2,68 ng mL-1 e 2,80 ng mL-1 (n=6). O período experimental ocorreuentre os 21 dias pré-parto e 28 dias pós-parto. Amostras de soro foram coletadas para a determinaçãodas concentrações de bLP e atividade sérica de PON1. Houve diferença entre os três grupos (P ≤ 0,0001)de acordo com as concentrações de bLP, assim como entre os dias coletados (P ≤ 0,0001). No pré-parto,os níveis de PON1 apresentaram diferença entre grupos (P ≤ 0,05) e coletas (P ≤ 0,05). Vacas com altaconcentração de bLP apresentaram menor atividade sérica de PON1 (P ≤ 0,05), enquanto vacas combaixos níveis do hormônio obtiveram maior atividade da enzima (P ≤ 0,05). No pós-parto não houvediferença entre grupos (P ≥ 0,10), houve diferença entre os dias coletados (P ≤ 0,0001) e interação entregrupos e coletas (P ≤ 0,01). O grupo com altas concentrações de bLP apresentou menores níveis dePON1 (P ≤ 0,01), enquanto vacas do grupo com baixo bLP mantiveram maiores concentrações de PON1(P ≤ 0,01). Conclui-se que, vacas com maiores concentrações de bLP no período pré-parto apresentamredução na atividade sérica da enzima PON1 durante o período periparto.

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The objective, with this study, was to investigate the consequences of subclinical hypomagnesemia on the metabolic parameters of dairy cows. Blood samples were collected from 12 animals every two days, between -22 pre and 22 days postpartum, for blood analysis and determining the metabolic profile. The animals were grouped according to magnesium blood concentrations: Hypomagnesemia group (n=5), with blood levels below 1.8 mg/dL in at least two consecutive days, and Control group (n=7), with blood levels above 1.8 mg/dL during the period. The hypomagnesemia group had higher levels of glucagon on days 10, 18 and 20 as well as glucagon/insulin ratio was higher on 6, 8, 10, 12 and 16 days after calving. The blood concentrations of aspartate aminotransferase in the hypomagnesemia group were higher during days 0, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 after calving. The results indicate that the low blood levels of magnesium during peripartum may be associated with elevated levels of aspartate amino transferase and glucagon in the blood. In general, subclinical hypomagnesemia does not alter the levels of indicators of energy metabolism, but the results show that cows with hypomagnesemia have a higher rate of glucagon/insulin, demonstrating a greater challenge to maintain glucose blood concentration.(AU)

O objetivo, com este estudo, foi investigar as conseqüências da hipomagnesemia subclínica sobre parâmetros metabólicos de vacas leiteiras. Amostras de sangue foram coletadas de 12 animais, a cada dois dias, entre os dias 22 pré e 22 pós-parto, para a realização de análises sanguíneas e determinação do perfil metabólico. Os animais foram categorizados de acordo com os níveis séricos de magnésio: Grupo Hipomagnesêmicas (n=5), com níveis abaixo de 1,8 mg/dL em ao menos dois dias consecutivos, e o Grupo Controle (n=7), com níveis acima de 1,8 mg/dL em todo o período. O grupo hipomagnesêmicas apresentou níveis de glucagon maiores nos dias 10, 18 e 20, e a taxa Glucagon/Insulina foi maior nos dias 6, 8, 10, 12 e 16 após o parto. As concentrações de aspartato amino transferase foram maiores no grupo hipomagnesêmicas nos dias 0, 6, 8, 10, 12 e 14 pós-parto. Os resultados indicaram que níveis reduzidos de magnésio no periparto podem estar relacionados com níveis elevados de aspartato amino transferase e de glucagon. Em geral, a hipomagnesemia subclínica não altera os níveis dos indicadores do metabolismo energético, mas os resultados demonstraram que as vacas com hipomagnesemia apresentaram maior taxa de glucagon/insulina, demonstrando um maior desafio para manter os níveis glicêmicos.(AU)

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O objetivo, com este estudo, foi investigar as conseqüências da hipomagnesemia subclínica sobre parâmetros metabólicos de vacas leiteiras. Amostras de sangue foram coletadas de 12 animais, a cada dois dias, entre os dias 22 pré e 22 pós-parto, para a realização de análises sanguíneas e determinação do perfil metabólico. Os animais foram categorizados de acordo com os níveis séricos de magnésio: Grupo Hipomagnesêmicas (n=5), com níveis abaixo de 1,8 mg/dL em ao menos dois dias consecutivos, e o Grupo Controle (n=7), com níveis acima de 1,8 mg/dL em todo o período. O grupo hipomagnesêmicas apresentou níveis de glucagon maiores nos dias 10, 18 e 20, e a taxa Glucagon/Insulina foi maior nos dias 6, 8, 10, 12 e 16 após o parto. As concentrações de aspartato amino transferase foram maiores no grupo hipomagnesêmicas nos dias 0, 6, 8, 10, 12 e 14 pós-parto. Os resultados indicaram que níveis reduzidos de magnésio no periparto podem estar relacionados com níveis elevados de aspartato amino transferase e de glucagon. Em geral, a hipomagnesemia subclínica não altera os níveis dos indicadores do metabolismo energético, mas os resultados demonstraram que as vacas com hipomagnesemia apresentaram maior taxa de glucagon/insulina, demonstrando um maior desafio para manter os níveis glicêmicos.

The objetctive, with this study, was to investigate the consequences of subclinical hypomagnesemia on the metabolic parameters of dairy cows. Blood samples were collected from 12 animals every two days, between -22 pre and 22 days postpartum, for blood analysis and determining the metabolic profile. The animals were grouped according to magnesium blood concentrations: Hypomagnesemia group (n=5), with blood levels below 1.8 mg/dL in at least two consecutive days, and Control group (n=7), with blood levels above 1.8 mg/dL during the period. The hypomagnesemia group had higher levels of glucagon on days 10, 18 and 20 as well as glucagon/insulin ratio was higher on 6, 8, 10, 12 and 16 days after calving. The blood concentrations of aspartate aminotransferase in the hypomagnesemia group were higher during days 0, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 after calving. The results indicate that the low blood levels of magnesium during peripartum may be associated with elevated levels of aspartate amino transferase and glucagon in the blood. In general, subclinical hypomagnesemia does not alter the levels of indicators of energy metabolism, but the results show that cows with hypomagnesemia have a higher rate of glucagon/insulin, demonstrating a greater challenge to maintain glucose blood concentration.

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O objetivo, com este estudo, foi investigar as conseqüências da hipomagnesemia subclínica sobre parâmetros metabólicos de vacas leiteiras. Amostras de sangue foram coletadas de 12 animais, a cada dois dias, entre os dias 22 pré e 22 pós-parto, para a realização de análises sanguíneas e determinação do perfil metabólico. Os animais foram categorizados de acordo com os níveis séricos de magnésio: Grupo Hipomagnesêmicas (n=5), com níveis abaixo de 1,8 mg/dL em ao menos dois dias consecutivos, e o Grupo Controle (n=7), com níveis acima de 1,8 mg/dL em todo o período. O grupo hipomagnesêmicas apresentou níveis de glucagon maiores nos dias 10, 18 e 20, e a taxa Glucagon/Insulina foi maior nos dias 6, 8, 10, 12 e 16 após o parto. As concentrações de aspartato amino transferase foram maiores no grupo hipomagnesêmicas nos dias 0, 6, 8, 10, 12 e 14 pós-parto. Os resultados indicaram que níveis reduzidos de magnésio no periparto podem estar relacionados com níveis elevados de aspartato amino transferase e de glucagon. Em geral, a hipomagnesemia subclínica não altera os níveis dos indicadores do metabolismo energético, mas os resultados demonstraram que as vacas com hipomagnesemia apresentaram maior taxa de glucagon/insulina, demonstrando um maior desafio para manter os níveis glicêmicos.

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O objetivo, com este estudo, foi investigar as conseqüências da hipomagnesemia subclínica sobre parâmetros metabólicos de vacas leiteiras. Amostras de sangue foram coletadas de 12 animais, a cada dois dias, entre os dias 22 pré e 22 pós-parto, para a realização de análises sanguíneas e determinação do perfil metabólico. Os animais foram categorizados de acordo com os níveis séricos de magnésio: Grupo Hipomagnesêmicas (n=5), com níveis abaixo de 1,8 mg/dL em ao menos dois dias consecutivos, e o Grupo Controle (n=7), com níveis acima de 1,8 mg/dL em todo o período. O grupo hipomagnesêmicas apresentou níveis de glucagon maiores nos dias 10, 18 e 20, e a taxa Glucagon/Insulina foi maior nos dias 6, 8, 10, 12 e 16 após o parto. As concentrações de aspartato amino transferase foram maiores no grupo hipomagnesêmicas nos dias 0, 6, 8, 10, 12 e 14 pós-parto. Os resultados indicaram que níveis reduzidos de magnésio no periparto podem estar relacionados com níveis elevados de aspartato amino transferase e de glucagon. Em geral, a hipomagnesemia subclínica não altera os níveis dos indicadores do metabolismo energético, mas os resultados demonstraram que as vacas com hipomagnesemia apresentaram maior taxa de glucagon/insulina, demonstrando um maior desafio para manter os níveis glicêmicos.

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The aim of the present study was to characterize single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the promoter region of the bovine paraoxonase 1 (PON1) gene and determine their relationship with PON1 serum activity. Blood samples were collected from 47 Holstein cows during the periparturient period. Serum PON1 was measured and DNA extracted for PCR and sequencing of the promoter region of the PON1 gene. Seven novel SNPs were identified and of these, five SNPs, at positions -105, -221, -392, -611 and -674, upstream of the start of the published mRNA sequence (NM_001046269.2), were found to be associated with variability in serum PON1 activity (P < 0.05). The SNPs at positions -221 and -611 were located in regions predicted to bind to transcription factors linked to the acute phase response.

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Background: Diarrhea generates economic impacts due high morbidity and mortality losses, and results in delayed physical development and treatment costs. The therapy consists in using broad-spectrum antibiotics, such as drugs belongingto the quinolones group, as the enrofloxacin. It is currently available on the market a single dose enrofloxacin, whichreaches plasma peak concentration five hours after the injection, and in 30 minutes reaches the therapeutic concentrationsin plasma. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical, haematological and biochemical parameters in calves withdiarrhea treated with a single dose of a fast action response enrofloxacin.Materials, Methods & Results: For this study, 10 heifers with 1 day of life were classified according appearance of diarrhea clinical symptoms in two experimental groups: Sickness Group (SG) n = 5 and Healthy Group (HG) n = 5. For theSG, the adopted therapeutic protocol was a single dose (7.5 mg / kg / IM) of a fast action enrofloxacin and the GS animalswere not treated. During the first five weeks of life, the animals were clinically monitored (heart rate, respiratory rate, rectaltemperature and capillary refill time) and blood samples were collected for hemogram and biochemical analysis of albumin(ALB), total protein (TP) and globulin (GLO), and determination of the relations ALB:GLO and TP:fibrinogen. Besides,the growth measures were used to obtain the average daily gain (ADG) of weight, height, chest girth and rump width.From the diagnosis of diarrhea, the animals were monitored daily for 3 consecutive days by clinical examination and bloodcollection for hemogram. The statistical analyzes were performed by using version 9.0 SAS software. The ADG of weight,height, chest girth, rump width and concentrations of blood metabolites (ALB, TP, GLO, ALB:GLO, TP:Fibrinogen) didnot differ between the groups during the first five weeks of life. Frequencies of heart rate (HR)...

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Background: Diarrhea generates economic impacts due high morbidity and mortality losses, and results in delayed physical development and treatment costs. The therapy consists in using broad-spectrum antibiotics, such as drugs belongingto the quinolones group, as the enrofloxacin. It is currently available on the market a single dose enrofloxacin, whichreaches plasma peak concentration five hours after the injection, and in 30 minutes reaches the therapeutic concentrationsin plasma. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical, haematological and biochemical parameters in calves withdiarrhea treated with a single dose of a fast action response enrofloxacin.Materials, Methods & Results: For this study, 10 heifers with 1 day of life were classified according appearance of diarrhea clinical symptoms in two experimental groups: Sickness Group (SG) n = 5 and Healthy Group (HG) n = 5. For theSG, the adopted therapeutic protocol was a single dose (7.5 mg / kg / IM) of a fast action enrofloxacin and the GS animalswere not treated. During the first five weeks of life, the animals were clinically monitored (heart rate, respiratory rate, rectaltemperature and capillary refill time) and blood samples were collected for hemogram and biochemical analysis of albumin(ALB), total protein (TP) and globulin (GLO), and determination of the relations ALB:GLO and TP:fibrinogen. Besides,the growth measures were used to obtain the average daily gain (ADG) of weight, height, chest girth and rump width.From the diagnosis of diarrhea, the animals were monitored daily for 3 consecutive days by clinical examination and bloodcollection for hemogram. The statistical analyzes were performed by using version 9.0 SAS software. The ADG of weight,height, chest girth, rump width and concentrations of blood metabolites (ALB, TP, GLO, ALB:GLO, TP:Fibrinogen) didnot differ between the groups during the first five weeks of life. Frequencies of heart rate (HR)...(AU)

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The resumption of ovarian activity, uterine health, severity of the negative energy balance and the synthesis of inflammatory mediators during the transition period in dairy cows are interrelated. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the association between the resumption of postpartum ovarian activity and the percentage of polymorphonuclear (PMN) cells in endometrial cytology, lipid mobilization and the secretion of acute phase proteins. For this study, 20 multiparous Holstein cows were used. Blood samples that were collected from 21d before calving to 44d in milk (DIM) were analyzed for serum glucose, non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), insulin, haptoglobin, albumin, paraoxonase and progesterone. Endometrial cytology was performed at 37±2DIM to evaluate the percentage of PMN cells in the uterine flushing. Cows were divided into two groups: (1) ovulatory cows (n=12), which returned to ovarian activity by 44±2DIM; and (2) anovulatory cows (n=8), which did not resume ovarian activity during this period. Ovulatory cows had a lower (P=0.05) percentage of PMN cells in endometrial cytology than anovulatory cows (26.3±8.3% vs. 53.4±16.9%, respectively). Ovulatory cows had higher serum albumin during the pre- (P=0.03) and postpartum periods (P=0.01), and tended to have lower haptoglobin concentrations in the prepartum period (P=0.07) and higher paraoxonase activity in the postpartum period (P=0.09). In conclusion, cows that resumed ovarian activity early in the postpartum period had higher albumin concentrations in the peripartum period, which were associated with a lower percentage of uterine PMN cells.

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It was to validated a protocol for induction of subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) (Experiment 1) and test the efficiency of probiotic Saccharomyces cerevisiae or monensin to avoid pH ruminal drops in sheep (Experiment 2). In Experiment 1, six ewes were fasted for two days and then fed most with concentrate during four days. Ewes in this protocol had ruminal fluid pH below 6.0 and kept it for 75 consecutive hours. In Experiment 2, 18 sheep were distributed into three groups: Control (CG, n = 6), monensin (MG, n = 6) and probiotic group (PG, n = 6). SARA was induced according Experiment 1. PG had lower pH (5.7 ± 0.1) than CG (6.0 ± 0.1) (P = 0.05), while MG (5.7 ± 0.1) was similar to both during SARA induction. SARA induction reduced ruminal protozoa population (P < 0.05) and increased chloride concentrations in ruminal fluid (P < 0.01). In serum, SARA increased concentrations of phosphorus (P < 0.01), AST (P < 0.01) and GGT (P < 0.01), but reduced LDH (P < 0.01). In conclusion, the protocol used for SARA induction was able to maintain ruminal pH between 5.5-6.0 for more than 48 hours. However, monensin and probiotics supplementation was not effective in preventing changes in ruminal and serum parameters during SARA.

Foi validado um protocolo para a indução de acidose ruminal subaguda (SARA) (Experimento 1) e testar a eficácia do probiótico Saccharomyces cerevisiae ou monensina na prevenção da queda do pH do fluido ruminal em ovinos (Experimento 2). No Experimento 1, seis ovelhas foram mantidas em jejum por dois dias e, em seguida, alimentadas basicamente com concentrado durante quatro dias. Nesse protocolo as ovelhas mantiveram o pH do fluido ruminal abaixo de 6,0 por 75 horas consecutivas. No Experimento 2, 18 ovelhas foram distribuídas em três grupos: controle (GC, n = 6), monensina (GM, n = 6) e o grupo probiótico (GP, n = 6). A SARA foi induzida de acordo com o Experimento 1. GP apresentaram valores de pH mais baixos (5,7 ± 0,1) do que o GC (6,0 ± 0,1) (P = 0,05), enquanto GM (5,7 ± 0,1) foi semelhante durante a indução de SARA. A indução SARA reduziu a população de protozoários no rúmen (P < 0,05) e aumentou a concentração de cloreto no líquido ruminal (P < 0,01). Durante a SARA observou-se aumento das concentrações séricas de fósforo (P < 0,01), AST (P < 0,01) e GGT (P < 0,01), mas reduziu a de LDH (P < 0,01). Em conclusão, o protocolo utilizado para a indução de SARA foi capaz de manter o pH do rúmen entre 5,5-6,0 por períodos superiores a 48 horas. No entanto, a suplementação com monensina e probióticos não foi eficaz na prevenção das alterações nos parâmetros ruminais e séricos durante SARA.

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It was to validated a protocol for induction of subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) (Experiment 1) and test the efficiency of probiotic Saccharomyces cerevisiae or monensin to avoid pH ruminal drops in sheep (Experiment 2). In Experiment 1, six ewes were fasted for two days and then fed most with concentrate during four days. Ewes in this protocol had ruminal fluid pH below 6.0 and kept it for 75 consecutive hours. In Experiment 2, 18 sheep were distributed into three groups: Control (CG, n = 6), monensin (MG, n = 6) and probiotic group (PG, n = 6). SARA was induced according Experiment 1. PG had lower pH (5.7 ± 0.1) than CG (6.0 ± 0.1) (P = 0.05), while MG (5.7 ± 0.1) was similar to both during SARA induction. SARA induction reduced ruminal protozoa population (P < 0.05) and increased chloride concentrations in ruminal fluid (P < 0.01). In serum, SARA increased concentrations of phosphorus (P < 0.01), AST (P < 0.01) and GGT (P < 0.01), but reduced LDH (P < 0.01). In conclusion, the protocol used for SARA induction was able to maintain ruminal pH between 5.5-6.0 for more than 48 hours. However, monensin and probiotics supplementation was not effective in preventing changes in ruminal and serum parameters during SARA.(AU)

Foi validado um protocolo para a indução de acidose ruminal subaguda (SARA) (Experimento 1) e testar a eficácia do probiótico Saccharomyces cerevisiae ou monensina na prevenção da queda do pH do fluido ruminal em ovinos (Experimento 2). No Experimento 1, seis ovelhas foram mantidas em jejum por dois dias e, em seguida, alimentadas basicamente com concentrado durante quatro dias. Nesse protocolo as ovelhas mantiveram o pH do fluido ruminal abaixo de 6,0 por 75 horas consecutivas. No Experimento 2, 18 ovelhas foram distribuídas em três grupos: controle (GC, n = 6), monensina (GM, n = 6) e o grupo probiótico (GP, n = 6). A SARA foi induzida de acordo com o Experimento 1. GP apresentaram valores de pH mais baixos (5,7 ± 0,1) do que o GC (6,0 ± 0,1) (P = 0,05), enquanto GM (5,7 ± 0,1) foi semelhante durante a indução de SARA. A indução SARA reduziu a população de protozoários no rúmen (P < 0,05) e aumentou a concentração de cloreto no líquido ruminal (P < 0,01). Durante a SARA observou-se aumento das concentrações séricas de fósforo (P < 0,01), AST (P < 0,01) e GGT (P < 0,01), mas reduziu a de LDH (P < 0,01). Em conclusão, o protocolo utilizado para a indução de SARA foi capaz de manter o pH do rúmen entre 5,5-6,0 por períodos superiores a 48 horas. No entanto, a suplementação com monensina e probióticos não foi eficaz na prevenção das alterações nos parâmetros ruminais e séricos durante SARA.(AU)

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The aim of this study was to measure changes in biochemical markers in the peripartum period of primiparous Holstein cows diagnosed with subclinical and clinical mastitis. In this study, 37 dairy cows were monitored daily during milking until 60 days postpartum and were categorized according to the occurrence of clinical mastitis (group mastitis (GM), n = 9) or subclinical mastitis (group subclinical mastitis (GSUB), n = 10) or absence of symptoms (control group (CG), n = 18). Blood samples were collected weekly from -30 to 60 days from calving. Samples were grouped for prepartum (-30 to 0 days from calving), early postpartum (0 to 30 days from calving), and late postpartum (30 to 60 days from calving) periods. Prepartum serum non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) concentration was higher in GM than in CG (P < 0.01). In addition, CG had higher prepartum serum glucose concentration than GM (P = 0.03). In the early postpartum period, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity was lower in CG than in GSUB (P < 0.05), and in the late postpartum period, AST activity was lower in CG than GSUB and GM (P = 0.01). Somatic cell count was higher during the early and late postpartum periods for GM and GSUB when compared to CG (P < 0.01). In this study, primiparous cows with low glucose and higher NEFA in the prepartum were more susceptible for mastitis in the early postpartum, probably due to low immune function associated to a more negative energy balance. In sum, increased prepartum serum NEFA concentration and decreased glucose in primiparous cows were associated with clinical mastitis incidence in the postpartum period.

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Background: During the transition period negative energy balance (NEB) occurs due to the difference between input and output of nutrients. At this period, these nutrients are directed to milk production and lipolysis is the major mechanism of adaptation. There is an increase of the non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) reduce dry matter intake (DMI). The feed restriction during the prepartum period improve milk production and plasmatic concentration of glucose and insulin through the adaptation of liver enzymes and increased DMI at the postpartum period. The administration of recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) also improve milk production on postpartum period and alters lipogenesis and lipolysis through effects on adipose tissue and lipid metabolism. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of feed restriction and injections of rbST on parameters of energetic, protein, enzymatic and mineral metabolism of prepartum dairy heifers. Materials, Methods & Results: Fourty four heifers with BW = 477.2 ± 7.4 kg at the beginning were used. The experimental period ranged from 35 days prepartum to calving. These heifers were divided in four groups with 11 heifers each: bST: fed to allow 100% of the DMI plus rbST injections; RbST: fed to allow 80% of the DMI plus rbST injections; CON: fed to allow 100% of the DMI plus placebo injections and RES: fed to allow 80% of the DMI plus placebo injections. The heifers receive three injections of rbST and placebo 14 days apart in the prepartum period. The diets of group bST and CON was according to 100% of requirements and DMI was calculates using the body weight, BCS, age, period of gestation and growth. The serum glucose, NEFA, calcium and phosphorus concentration were analyzed in blood samples through colorimetry method. Gamma glutamyltransferase and aspartate aminotransferase activity were measured by spectrophotometer. All statistical analyses were made using softweare SAS. Glucose, NEFA, urea, calcium, phosphorus and relashioship C:P, GGT and AST were analyzed through MIXED procedure and the Tukey-Kramer test was applied for comparision means. For the BCS analyzis was applied Kruskal-Wallis test.The BST group had higher plasmatic concentrations of glucose than CON group (P = 0.0011). Similarly urea concentration was lower for BST group (P = 0.0099) during prepartum. The NEFA concentration was higher in REST than CON group (P = 0.0015). We did not find difference between groups for BCS, mineral profile and enzymatic profile. Discussion: The feed restriction increased NEFA concentration due to decreased DMI. On the BST group, we observed higher concentrations of glucose when compared with CON group, resembling to the results found by others. In accordance to our results previous studies, no difference concerning urea concentration in prepartum period in cows submitted to feed restriction or mineral profile for cows submitted to feed restriction and bST treatment was found. This strategy will also result in increased lipolysis, causes protein degradation stemmed from muscle tissue in an attempt to maintain the levels of glucose from gluconeogenesis from amino acids. Disagreeing the results described here, others observed higher BCS in cows submitted to ad libitum diet compared with feed restriction cows during prepartum. In this study feed restriction and bST on prepartum period can improve metabolic adaptation, but these two strategies do not act in synergy.

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