Body condition score prior to parturition is associated with plasma and adipose tissue biomarkers of lipid metabolism and inflammation in Holstein cows

Body condition score prior to parturition is associated with plasma and adipose tissue biomarkers of lipid metabolism and inflammation in Holstein cows

Abstract Background Previous research has revealed a strong inflammatory response within adipose (AT) tissue during the transition into lactation. Whether this effect is a result of oxidative stress induced by lipolysis and fatty acid oxidation associated with differences in prepartum body condition...

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Main Authors: Abdulrahman Alharthi, Zheng Zhou, Vincenzo Lopreiato, Erminio Trevisi, Juan J. Loor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
Subjects:
Body condition score
Lipid mobilization
Transition cow
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40104-017-0221-1

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