Changes in blood glucose and plasma non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) in relation to body condition scores in periparturient purebred Sahiwal cows

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
V.N. Khune ◽  
Sharad Mishra ◽  
M.D. Bobade ◽  
V. Bhagat ◽  
Nishma Singh
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Body Condition ◽  
Transition Period ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Nefa Concentration ◽  
Plasma Nefa ◽  
Esterified Fatty Acids ◽  
Sahiwal Cows ◽  
Body Condition Scores

The blood glucose and the plasma non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) were estimated during extended transition period (56 days prepartum to 84 days postpartum) in relation to body condition scores in 26 purebred Sahiwal cows, 13 cows each from two farms i.e. the BMEF and CBF, Anjora, Durg, Chhattisgarh. BMEF herd concentrate was not fed to the animals during prepartum stage. In BMEF, the mean BCS at periodical intervals was significantly less than that of CBF herd throughout the transition period. The postpartum mean unit loss in BCS of the cows of BMEF herd (0.54±0.09) was significantly higher than that of CBF cows (0.52±0.09). The unit change in BCS was higher in magnitude till 42 days post partum in the cows of BMEF whereas it was lower in the cows of CBF. Non significantly higher mean blood glucose concentration was observed in the cows of BMEF (61.46±16 mg/dl) than the cows of CBF. The blood glucose level in both the herds was lower than as fore set range. The post partum mean NEFA concentration (0.138±0.015 mM/l) were significantly (P less than 0.01) higher than prepartum mean NEFA concentration (0.089±0.11mM/l) in BMEF cows however in CBF cows it remained same and differed non significantly. The overall mean plasma NEFA concentration in BMEF (0.116±0.010 mM/l) were significantly (P less than 0.01) higher than those of CBF (0.050±0.005 mM/l). In the cows of BMEF, NEFA value was higher than that of CBF and hence indicated a trend of reduction in BCS after calving. During prepartum period in BMEF and CBF cows, blodd glucose and plasma NEFA were negatively (with low “r”) correlated with BCS.

scholarly journals Changes in the blood indicators and body condition of high yielding Holstein cows with retained placenta and ketosis

2012 ◽  
Vol 81 (4) ◽  
pp. 359-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zenon Nogalski ◽  
Marek Wroński ◽  
Beata Lewandowska ◽  
Paulina Pogorzelska
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Body Condition ◽  
Transition Period ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
The Body ◽  
Lactation Period ◽  
Hydroxybutyric Acid ◽  
Dry Period ◽  
Retained Placenta ◽  
Esterified Fatty Acids

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of changes in body condition in the dry period and the early lactation period on the incidence of retained placenta and ketosis in 94 high-yielding Holstein-Friesian cows. Body condition scoring was performed every two weeks from the beginning of the dry period until week 18 of lactation. Blood for the measuring of indicators of metabolism was sampled in weeks 1 and 2 ante partum and in weeks 1, 2, 3, 7 and 15 post partum. Retained placenta was reported in 11 cows, and ketosis was diagnosed in 18 animals. One week ante partum, the serum profile of cows diagnosed with ketosis during lactation revealed 0.52 mmol/l β-hydroxybutyric acid and 0.29 mmol/l non-esterified fatty acids on average. One week post partum, the serum profile of cows with ketosis revealed 1.59 mmol/l β-hydroxybutyric acid and 1.09 mmol/l non-esterified fatty acids and cows with retained placenta 1.65 and 1.41, respectively. From the week 5 ante partum to the point of lowest body condition the average body condition loss reached 1.4 points in cows with retained placenta, 1.1 points in cows with ketosis, and 0.8 points in healthy cows. Retained placenta and ketosis increased significantly conception rates by 0.47 and 0.50, respectively. Our results show that monitoring changes in the body condition and non-esterified fatty acids and β-hydroxybutyric acid blood levels in high-yielding cows in the transition period, followed by taking relevant disease-control measures, may be effective in reducing the incidence of retained placenta and ketosis in dairy cattle herds.

A Comparison of Gas-Liquid Chromatography and a Titration Method for the Determination of Plasma Non-Esterified Fatty Acid Levels during Pregnancy

1975 ◽  
Vol 12 (1-6) ◽  
pp. 249-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maureen Young ◽  
Elizabeth A. Gilmore ◽  
R. G. McDonald-Gibson ◽  
Jennifer A. Elliott
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Gas Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Plasma Nefa ◽  
Titration Method ◽  
Esterified Fatty Acids ◽  
Nefa Level

The level of plasma non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) was measured by gas-liquid chromatography (GLC) and a titration method in 194 samples collected during pregnancy and from four days to 24 weeks post partum. Both techniques indicated a similar pattern of changes in plasma NEFA associated with pregnancy. The titration estimates of NEFA level were usually greater than those measured by GLC, and there was some suggestion that the disparity between the methods was increased at the end of pregnancy and was reduced at six weeks after delivery.

Effect of underfeeding post-partum Charolais beef cows on composition of plasma non-esterified fatty acids

2000 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. A. Ponter ◽  
C. Douar ◽  
J.-P. Mialot ◽  
H. Benoit-Valiergue ◽  
B. Grimard
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Beef Cows ◽  
Total Plasma ◽  
Plasma Nefa ◽  
Feeding Level ◽  
Time Interaction ◽  
Esterified Fatty Acids ◽  
Condition Score

AbstractThis work was designed to investigate whether the profile of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) remains constant in response to underfeeding in beef cows, since in other species mobilization of fatty acids (FA) has been shown to be dependent on fatty acid structure. Twenty-one Charolais cows (multiparous, no. = 16 and primiparous, no. = 5) were assigned to one of two diets (control diet (CD; no. = 11) or restricted diet (RD; no. = 10) which, respectively supplied all or 0·7 of energy and protein requirements) after calving. Blood and composite milk samples were collected weekly before the morning meal over a period of 9 weeks. The cows given RD lost significantly more body weight (P < 0·001) and condition score (P < 0·05) than the cows given CD. Plasma NEFA and urea concentrations were also higher in RD than CD during the experiment (P < 0·05 and P < 0·001, respectively). The level of feeding did not affect plasma insulin and glucose concentrations. Milk FA were affected by feeding level. The proportions of short- and medium-chain FA were lower in RD compared with CD (C8: 0, C10: 0, C12: 0 and C14: 0, P < 0·05 and C14: 1 and C16: 0, P < 0·10) while some of the long-chain FA were higher (C17: 0 and C18: 1, P < 0·001 and C17: 1, P < 0·10). Feeding level affected the profile of FA in plasma NEFA. The proportions of C16: 0 and C18: 1 were higher (P < 0·05) in RD cows compared with CD cows while the proportions of C12: 0, C14: 1, C17: 0, C18: 0 and C18: 2 were lower (P < 0·05). There was a feeding level × time interaction in the proportions of different FA in the plasma NEFA and in the total plasma NEFA concentrations. The differences caused by feeding level gradually disappeared with time. The proportion of C18: 1 in plasma NEFA and the total plasma NEFA concentrations were quadratically positively correlated, while the correlation between C18: 2 and total plasma NEFA was negative. In conclusion, when post-partum beef cattle are underfed, plasma NEFA concentrations increase (indicating lipomobilization) and this increase is associated with an increase in the proportion of oleic acid (C18: 1) in plasma NEFA.

Yield and composition of milk from lactating mares: effect of body condition at foaling

1993 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 457-466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michel Doreau ◽  
Sylviane Boulot ◽  
Yves Chilliard
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Milk Yield ◽  
Body Condition ◽  
Milk Fat ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Fat Content ◽  
Lipid Mobilization ◽  
Medium Chain ◽  
Medium Chain Fatty Acids ◽  
Esterified Fatty Acids

SummaryThe yield and composition of milk from nursing mares were studied during the first 2 months of lactation in two groups of six and five saddle mares respectively made thin or fat before foaling, then fed ad lib. post partum. Milk yield did not significantly vary with body condition (16·5 and 15·4 kg/d for fat and thin mares respectively). Milk from fat mares had a higher fat content than milk from thin mares; the reverse was found for protein. The composition of milk fat was modified: milk of fat mares was poorer in short- and medium-chain fatty acids (C8-C14). Milk fat output was affected by body condition: 252 and 187 g/d for fat and thin mares respectively. This can be explained by a difference in lipid mobilization, as shown by variations in non-esterified fatty acids.

CERTAIN BLOOD CONSTITUENTS OF A LIZARD DURING HIBERNATION AND ACTIVITY

1967 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Zain-ul-Abedin ◽  
B. Katorski
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Plasma Protein ◽  
Plasma Nefa ◽  
Nonprotein Nitrogen ◽  
Nonesterified Fatty Acids ◽  
Blood Constituents ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Esterified Fatty Acids ◽  
Glucose Plasma

Blood glucose, plasma nonesterified fatty acids (NEFA), plasma esterified fatty acids (EFA), plasma protein, and blood nonprotein nitrogen (NPN) were measured in a lizard, Uromastix hardwickii, both during activity and hibernation. In hibernating lizards the blood glucose and plasma protein levels were unaltered, plasma NEFA and EFA almost doubled, and the NPN of the protein-free filtrate prepared with trichloroacetic acid was decreased by 15%, whereas that determined on the zinc sulfate – sodium hydroxide filtrate was unaltered. These findings are discussed in relation to possible energy sources during hibernation and the transport of lipids to abdominal fat: pads.

Feeding calcium soaps of fatty acids to lactating cows: effect on production, body condition and blood lipids

1989 ◽  
Vol 56 (5) ◽  
pp. 675-681 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Sklan ◽  
Eytan Bogin ◽  
Yaakov Avidar ◽  
Shai Gur-Arie
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Body Condition ◽  
Blood Lipids ◽  
Body Condition Score ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Lactating Cows ◽  
Condition Score ◽  
Production Body ◽  
Body Condition Scores

SummaryCa soaps of fatty acids (CSFA, 0·5 kg/d) were added to the diet of lactating cows for 170 d, and production, body condition score and blood lipids were examined.Production of fat-corrected milk was increased by 1·5 kg/d owing to increase in both milk and fat production. Over 250 d lactation, production of fat-corrected milk was enhanced by 1·3 kg/d. Body condition scores were lower in cows fed CSFA in early lactation, but tended to exceed those of control cows after 80 d lactation. Reproductive performance was improved in cows fed CSFA.Serum total lipids, phospholipids and cholesterol were increased in CSFA cows at 15 and 29 d but not at 59 d post partum. The cholesterol increase was mainly in the high density lipoprotein fraction.

scholarly journals The haemato-metabolic profile of high producing dairy cows during the transition period

2021 ◽  
Vol 91 (3) ◽  
pp. 249-259
Author(s):  
Manju Aswal ◽  
◽  
Shiv Prasad ◽  
Nishant Kumar ◽  
Veenesh Rajpoot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Leucocyte Count ◽  
Transition Period ◽  
Plasma Cholesterol ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Total Leucocyte Count ◽  
Sahiwal Cows ◽  
Karan Fries ◽  
Metabolic Adjustment

The objective of the present study was to assess the haematological [haemoglobin, packed cell volume (PCV), total erythrocyte count (TEC), erythrocytic indices, total leucocyte count (TLC) and differential leucocyte count (DLC)] changes and metabolic adjustment, viz. blood glucose, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) and cholesterol, in high-yielding Sahiwal and Karan Fries cows during the transition period. For this purpose, blood samples were collected from 8 pregnant Karan Fries crossbred cows and 8 pregnant Sahiwal cows on days -15, -7, 0 (the day of calving), +7 and +15 from calving, and used for estimation of haemoglobin, PCV, TLC, TEC, erythrocytic indices and DLC, and metabolic parameters, such as blood glucose, BUN, NEFA and cholesterol. It was found that haemoglobin concentrations, PCV and TEC increased significantly (P<0.01) up to the day of calving, and gradually decreased thereafter to reach pre-partum levels in the subsequent weeks post-calving. While the TLC, number of neutrophils and monocytes were found to increase (P<0.01), the number of lymphocytes decreased significantly (P<0.01) on the day of calving and then reached pre-partum levels after calving. No significant effect was observed on erythrocytic indices parameters. Blood glucose, BUN and NEFA levels showed an increasing trend (P<0.01) from 2 weeks pre-partum until the day of calving, and then decreased to the pre-partum level after calving. Unlike the other parameters, the plasma cholesterol level increased consistently from 2 weeks pre-partum to 2 weeks post-partum. In conclusion, the results of our study clearly show a definite pattern of the haematological and metabolic adjustment of high-producing dairy cows during the pre-partum to postpartum transition.

Seasonal Variation in Plasma Nonesterified Fatty Acids of Lake Sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) in the Vicinity of Hydroelectric Facilities

1993 ◽  
Vol 50 (11) ◽  
pp. 2440-2447 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. S. McKinley ◽  
T. D. Singer ◽  
J. S. Ballantyne ◽  
G. Power
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Lake Sturgeon ◽  
Acipenser Fulvescens ◽  
Total Plasma ◽  
Nefa Concentration ◽  
Plasma Nefa ◽  
Nonesterified Fatty Acids ◽  
Plasma Nefa Concentration ◽  
Fatty Acid Species

To establish the effects of hydroelectric generation on the health of lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens), seasonal variations in plasma nonesterified fatty acids (NEFAs) upstream and downstream from hydroelectric stations were measured over a 2-yr period. Plasma NEFA profiles were also compared up- and downstream of the stations for differences in utilization of individual NEFA species as substrates for lipid oxidation. Significantly higher levels of total plasma NEFA were found in lake sturgeon upstream (2355 ± 395.9 nmol/mL) compared with those downstream (798 ± 133.5 nmol/mL) of the generating stations during the spring. The NEFA profiles for several key fatty acid species differed significantly among seasons up- and downstream of the facilities. In particular, during spring and summer, the levels of oleic acid (18:1n9) were highest upstream of the stations and levels of a polyunsaturated fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (22:6n3), were higher below rather than above the stations. The differences in plasma NEFA concentration may be attributed to altered nutritional status due to the varying flow regime located downstream of the hydroelectric stations.

scholarly journals The Interplay between Non-Esterified Fatty Acids and Plasma Zinc and Its Influence on Thrombotic Risk in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (18) ◽  
pp. 10140
Author(s):  
Stephen J. Hierons ◽  
Jordan S. Marsh ◽  
Dongmei Wu ◽  
Claudia A. Blindauer ◽  
Alan J. Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Plasma Zinc ◽  
Disease Mechanism ◽  
Plasma Nefa ◽  
Thrombotic Risk ◽  
Esterified Fatty Acids ◽  
Coagulation Proteins ◽  
Thrombotic Complications

Thrombosis is a major comorbidity of obesity and type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Despite the development of numerous effective treatments and preventative strategies to address thrombotic disease in such individuals, the incidence of thrombotic complications remains high. This suggests that not all the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying these events have been identified or targeted. Non-esterified fatty acids (NEFAs) are increasingly regarded as a nexus between obesity, insulin resistance, and vascular disease. Notably, plasma NEFA levels are consistently elevated in obesity and T2DM and may impact hemostasis in several ways. A potentially unrecognized route of NEFA-mediated thrombotic activity is their ability to disturb Zn2+ speciation in the plasma. Zn2+ is a potent regulator of coagulation and its availability in the plasma is monitored carefully through buffering by human serum albumin (HSA). The binding of long-chain NEFAs such as palmitate and stearate, however, trigger a conformational change in HSA that reduces its ability to bind Zn2+, thus increasing the ion’s availability to bind and activate coagulation proteins. NEFA-mediated perturbation of HSA-Zn2+ binding is thus predicted to contribute to the prothrombotic milieu in obesity and T2DM, representing a novel targetable disease mechanism in these disorders.

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