Significance of metabolic stress, lipid mobilization, and inflammation on transition cow disorders.
Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract
; 29(2): 267-78, 2013 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
The incidence and severity of disease in cows is greatest during the transition period, when immune functions are impaired. Intense lipid mobilization is associated with both metabolic and infectious diseases in the transition cow. Significant increases in plasma nonesterified fatty acids contribute to oxidative stress and uncontrolled inflammatory responses. A dysfunctional inflammatory response is the common link between metabolic and infectious diseases around the time of calving. Intervention strategies that can reduce lipid mobilization may improve inflammatory responses and reduce the economic losses associated with health disorders during the transition period.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Trastornos Puerperales
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Lactancia
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Enfermedades de los Bovinos
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Inflamación
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Movilización Lipídica
Límite:
Animals
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos