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Lisuzzo A, Mazzotta E, Cappelli G, Martucciello A, Monteiro BM, Sales JNS, Di Vuolo G, De Donato I, Schiavo L, De Carlo E, Rossi P, Contiero B, Fiore E, Vecchio D. Biochemical profile differences during the transition period based on different levels of non-esterified fatty acids at 7 weeks before parturition in Mediterranean Italian dairy buffaloes ( Bubalus bubalis). Front Vet Sci 2024; 11:1404041. [PMID: 39015111 PMCID: PMC11250106 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1404041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024] Open
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Metabolic adaptations to negative energy balance, as well as lipomobilization, influence inflammatory responses, immune function, and oxidative stress in animals. This study aimed to evaluate the biochemical profile of Mediterranean buffaloes with different levels of lipomobilization from the prepartum to the postpartum period. A total of 76 Mediterranean buffaloes were enrolled, and a weekly blood sample was taken from 7 weeks before to 6 weeks after calving. The concentration of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFAs) was determined in serum and was used to categorize buffaloes into three lipomobilization groups 7 weeks before calving: mild (NEFA-I; NEFA ≤ 0.29 mEq/L; n = 18), medium (NEFA-II; 0.29 < NEFA < 0.57 mEq/L; n = 20), and severe (NEFA-III; NEFA ≥ 0.57 mEq/L; n = 38). Two-way repeated measures ANOVA was used to assess changes within and between the groups and over time. Significant differences were found in the concentration levels of NEFA, β-hydroxybutyrate, glucose, cholesterol, protein profile, oxygen radicals, antioxidants, lysozyme, complement, and minerals. These results suggest that both medium and severe lipomobilization groups are associated with metabolic alterations. In conclusion, buffaloes with higher NEFA levels (>0.29 mEq/L; NEFA-II and NEFA-III) at 7 weeks before calving should be monitored more closely to reduce the risk of metabolic diseases. Furthermore, the medium (NEFA-II) and severe (NEFA-III) lipomobilization groups could be associated with differences in the animals' ability to manage their metabolic status. Specifically, the severe mobilization group was most associated with a greater energy deficit during both the prepartum and postpartum periods without oxidative stress. On the contrary, the medium mobilization group was associated with a less severe energy deficit but was also associated with an inflammatory status and oxidative stress during the prepartum period. These distinctions highlight the need for tailored management strategies to address varying levels of metabolic stress in dairy buffaloes.
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- Anastasia Lisuzzo
- Department of Animal Medicine, Production, and Health, University of Padova, Legnaro, PD, Italy
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Production, and Health, University of Padova, Legnaro, PD, Italy
- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Legnaro, PD, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, National Reference Center on Water Buffalo Farming and Productions Hygiene and Technologies (CReNBuf), Portici, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, National Reference Center on Water Buffalo Farming and Productions Hygiene and Technologies (CReNBuf), Portici, Italy
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- Institute of Animal Health and Production (ISPA), Federal Rural University of the Amazon (UFRA), Belém, PD, Brazil
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, National Reference Center on Water Buffalo Farming and Productions Hygiene and Technologies (CReNBuf), Portici, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, National Reference Center on Water Buffalo Farming and Productions Hygiene and Technologies (CReNBuf), Portici, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, National Reference Center on Water Buffalo Farming and Productions Hygiene and Technologies (CReNBuf), Portici, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, National Reference Center on Water Buffalo Farming and Productions Hygiene and Technologies (CReNBuf), Portici, Italy
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- Sud Rienergy Agricultural Society S.r.l., Corigliano Calabro, Italy
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Production, and Health, University of Padova, Legnaro, PD, Italy
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Production, and Health, University of Padova, Legnaro, PD, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, National Reference Center on Water Buffalo Farming and Productions Hygiene and Technologies (CReNBuf), Portici, Italy
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Verma SK, Kumar LK, Thumar M, Kumar TVC, Vedamurthy VG, Singh D, Onteru SK. A synonymous single nucleotide polymorphism (g.36417726C > A) in the Lama2 gene influencing fat deposition is associated with post-partum anestrus interval in Murrah buffalo. Gene 2024; 896:148032. [PMID: 38008271 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2023.148032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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Postpartum absence of estrus exhibition known as postpartum anestrus interval (PPAI) for more than 90 days after calving is a concerning issue for dairy buffalo farmers' economy. The PPAI duration is influenced by both management practices and animal genetics. Investigating genetic markers associated with PPAI is crucial for incorporating them into marker-assisted selection programs. Towards this goal, our study focused on exploring potential genetic markers from early postpartum adipose tissue gene networks. We successfully identified 24 Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) within 9 candidate genes. In our initial analysis involving 100 buffaloes, we detected a significant association (P = 0.02267) between a specific synonymous SNP within the Lama2 gene (g.36417726C > A) and PPAI. This finding was subsequently validated (P = 0.02937) in a larger cohort of 415 buffaloes, where the SNP explained 1.36 % of the genetic variance. Intriguingly, buffaloes with the CC genotype of this SNP exhibited a PPAI that was 12.71 ± 3.21 days longer compared to buffaloes with AA and CA genotypes. To gain insight into the functional relevance of this SNP, a computational analysis was performed which indicated that the C allele of the SNP (g.36417726C > A) increased the stability of LAMA2 mRNA compared to the A allele. This computational prediction was corroborated by observing a significant increase (P = 0.01798) in Lama2 gene expression (greater than 8-fold) and higher fat percentage (P < 0.05) in adipose tissue of CC genotypes (48.78 ± 1.87 %) compared to AA genotypes (33.59 ± 4.5 %). Furthermore, we noted a significant (P < 0.05) upregulation of C/ebpβ, Pparγ, Fasn, C/ebpα, and Pnpla2 genes, along with the downregulation of Bmp2 and Ptch1 in CC genotypes as opposed to AA genotypes. This observation suggests the involvement of the Pparγ-mediated pathway in both adipogenesis and lipolysis within CC genotypes. In summary, our comprehensive analysis involving association and functional validation underscores the potential of the SNP (g.36417726C > A) within the Lama2 gene as a promising genetic marker against extended PPAI in Murrah buffalo.
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- Surya Kant Verma
- Molecular Endocrinology, Functional Genomics & System Biology Laboratory, Animal Biochemistry Division, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, India
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- Molecular Endocrinology, Functional Genomics & System Biology Laboratory, Animal Biochemistry Division, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, India
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- Molecular Endocrinology, Functional Genomics & System Biology Laboratory, Animal Biochemistry Division, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, India
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- Molecular Endocrinology, Functional Genomics & System Biology Laboratory, Animal Biochemistry Division, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, India
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- Molecular Endocrinology, Functional Genomics & System Biology Laboratory, Animal Biochemistry Division, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, India
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- Molecular Endocrinology, Functional Genomics & System Biology Laboratory, Animal Biochemistry Division, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, India
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- Molecular Endocrinology, Functional Genomics & System Biology Laboratory, Animal Biochemistry Division, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, India.
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Silva RDGE, Loiola MVG, Filho ALR, Cotrim DC, Dos Santos Rekowsky BS, Lopes IMS, de A Bulcão LF, de Araújo MLGML, Dos S Pina D, de Carvalho GGP, de Freitas JE. Effect of the racial group and body condition score at calving on production performance and metabolic profile of buffaloes during the transition period. Trop Anim Health Prod 2023; 55:261. [PMID: 37405611 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-023-03667-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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This study evaluated the body condition score (BCS) at calving and breed (B) effects on milk composition, yield, performance, physiological parameters, hemogram, blood metabolites, and urinary metabolites in the transition and early lactation periods of Mediterranean (MED) and Murrah (MUR) buffaloes. Twenty MED and fifteen MUR buffaloes were distributed into four experimental treatments, in a completely randomized design, considering their racial groups and BCS (LBCS = low; HBCS = high): LBCS MED (N = 9); HBCS MED (N = 11); LBCS MUR (N = 8); HBCS MUR (N = 7). Animals were monitored during the last 21 days of gestation and first 56 days postpartum and kept under the same management and feeding conditions. During data collection, milk composition, yield, performance, physiological parameters, hemogram, blood metabolites, and urinary metabolites were evaluated. Higher milk production and fat-corrected milk were observed in MED than MUR buffaloes. Breed effects were observed on body weight, rectal temperature, glucose, urea, calcium (Ca) concentrations, and BCS effects on total protein, albumin, urea, and Ca. There were BCS effects on hematocrit, neutrophils, eosinophils, and interactions between B × BCS for lymphocytes and platelets. There were breed effects on urinary concentrations of chlorine, uric acid, and interactions between weight (W) × B on chlorine and urea. The MED buffaloes can be considered the most prepared to undergo physiological changes, including the BCS value at calving, indicating higher physiological health. Besides, this study demonstrates more considerable preparation for the calving, regardless of the body condition score at calving.
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- R D G E Silva
- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil.
- Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Bahia, 500, Milton Santos Avenue, Salvador, BA, 40170-110, Brazil.
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Binyameen M, Khan MIUR, Ul Haque MN, Azam BE, Kok A, Van Knegsel ATM, Tahir MZ. Effect of Prepartum Dietary Energy Level on Production and Reproduction in Nili Ravi Buffaloes. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:1683. [PMID: 35804582 PMCID: PMC9264905 DOI: 10.3390/ani12131683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of prepartum dietary energy level on postpartum production and reproduction in Nili Ravi buffaloes (n = 21). The buffaloes were offered low energy (LE: 1.31 Mcal/kg DM NEL (net energy for lactation)), medium energy (ME: 1.42 Mcal/kg DM NEL) or high energy (HE: 1.54 Mcal/kg DM NEL) diet for 63 days prepartum, and received the same lactation diet (LD: 1.22 Mcal/kg DM NEL) during 14 weeks postpartum. The effects of dietary energy level and week were analyzed with Proc GLIMMIX model. Dry matter intake (DMI) was lower in buffaloes fed the LE diet compared with buffaloes fed the ME or HE diet. Calf birth weight (CBW) was higher in buffaloes fed the HE diet compared with buffaloes fed the ME or LE diet. Milk production was similar in buffaloes fed the HE, ME or LE diet within 14 weeks postpartum and throughout the lactation. Milk fat was higher in buffaloes fed the LE diet compared with buffaloes fed the ME or HE diet. Milk protein and lactose yields was high in buffaloes fed the HE diet compared with buffaloes fed the ME or LE diet. Body condition score was high in HE and was affected by diet × week interactions during pre and postpartum period. The concentrations of β-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA) and triglycerides in serum was lowest in buffaloes fed the HE diet compared with the buffaloes fed the ME or LE diet. The buffaloes fed the HE diet had early uterine involution (UI), first estrus, short dry days, and calving interval (CI) compared with buffaloes fed the ME or LE diet. None of buffaloes fed the LE diet exhibited estrus during the first 14 weeks postpartum compared with buffaloes fed the ME or HE diet. In conclusion, prepartum feeding of high energy diet can be helpful in improving the postpartum productive and reproductive performance in Nili Ravi buffaloes.
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- Department of Animal Nutrition, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan;
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- Buffalo Research Institute, Pattoki 55300, Pakistan; (M.B.); (B.E.A.)
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- Adaptation Physiology Group, Wageningen University and Research, 6700 AH Wageningen, The Netherlands; (A.K.); (A.T.M.V.K.)
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- Adaptation Physiology Group, Wageningen University and Research, 6700 AH Wageningen, The Netherlands; (A.K.); (A.T.M.V.K.)
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- Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan;
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Barcelos B, Gomes V, Vidal AMC, de Freitas Júnior JE, de Araújo MLGML, Alba HDR, Netto AS. Effect of selenium and vitamin E supplementation on the metabolic status of dairy goats and respective goat kids in the peripartum period. Trop Anim Health Prod 2022; 54:36. [PMID: 34988774 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-021-03034-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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This study aimed to examine the effects of selenium (Se) and vitamin E (vitE) supplementation on blood cell counts and blood metabolite concentrations in goats and their kids. Fifteen Saanen goats (average age 6 years of age; average initial body weight of 70 ± 10 kg) and 21 ½ Saanen × ½ Pardo Alpine crossbred goat kids (average body weight of 3.70 ± 0.64 kg) were used. Animals were distributed in a completely randomized design with five replicates per diet for mother goats and seven for goat kids and randomly assigned into three groups in the following diets: CON, control basal diet; Se, inclusion of 3.2 mg of Se/kg DM; SevitE, inclusion of 3.2 mg Se/kg DM and 1145 IU/day vitE/kg DM. Effects of time were observed on red blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, mean corpuscular volume, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin in goats and goat kids. Effects of time were observed on differential counts of leucocytes, lymphocytes, and monocytes in goat kids. Interaction was observed for high-density lipoprotein and total protein in goats and for triglycerides, beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA), and gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) in goat kids. Effects of time were observed on low-density lipoprotein, triglycerides, glucose, lactate, BHBA, non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), creatinine, aspartate-aminotransferase, and GGT in goats and all blood metabolites in goat kids. Selenium, vitE, or association in the evaluated levels are not sufficient to change blood cell counts when supplied in diets for goats or goat kids. However, the effect of time or interaction between time and diets change the blood metabolite concentrations in the animals.
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- Brenda Barcelos
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, 13.635-900, Pirassununga, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, 13.635-900, Pirassununga, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, 13.635-900, Pirassununga, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Federal University of Bahia, 40.170-010, Salvador, BA, Brazil.
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Federal University of Bahia, 40.170-010, Salvador, BA, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, 13.635-900, Pirassununga, SP, Brazil
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Gomaa NA, Darwish SA, Aly MA. Immunometabolic response in Egyptian water buffalo cows during the transition period. Vet World 2021; 14:2678-2685. [PMID: 34903925 PMCID: PMC8654763 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2021.2678-2685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background and Aim: The transition period is extremely critical for pregnant producing animals. However, there is very limited research on the metabolic and immunological changes in Egyptian water buffalo cows during the transition period. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the immunometabolic changes occurring during the transition period in Egyptian water buffalo cows. Materials and Methods: A total of 50 multiparous pregnant Egyptian water buffalo cows were subjected to weekly blood sampling 3 weeks before calving and 3 weeks after calving and on the day of parturition to determine the complete blood count, including red blood cell count, total leukocyte count (TLC), differential leukocyte count, hemoglobin level, and packed cell volume (PCV). Some selected serum biochemical and immunological parameters were analyzed, including serum glucose, beta-hydroxybutyric acid (BHBA), non-esterified fatty acids, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), very LDL (VLDL), cholesterol, total protein, albumin, globulin, creatinine, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, alanine transaminase, gamma-glutamyl transferase, Haptoglobin, and C-reactive protein and the pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin β1, interleukin 6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha. All data were statistically analyzed using the IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences statistics software. Results: The neutrophil count showed a statistically significant increase at 2 weeks preparturition. There was also a significant increase in PCV, TLC, neutrophil count, and IL-6 and TNF-a level at the time of parturition and even at 2 weeks post parturition, except PCV that returned to normal levels in the 1st week post parturition. BHBA and BUN levels were increased significantly in the 2nd and 3rd weeks postcalving. Serum creatinine and VLDL levels were decreased significantly at the time of parturition, and VLDL levels showed a significant decrease even till the 3rd week postcalving, whereas creatinine levels gradually returned to the pre-calving levels in the 3rd week postcalving. Other parameters showed no significant changes. Conclusion: The most important immunometabolic changes occur in the first 2 weeks post parturition in Egyptian water buffalo cows, which exhibit a potent, remarkable physiological adaptation achieved by their functional liver, which can help the animal overcome the stressful conditions during the transition period.
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- Naglaa A Gomaa
- Department of Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, 33516, Egypt
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- Mehallat Mousa Buffalo Research Station, Animal Production Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Medicine and Infectious Disease, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sadat-City University, Egypt
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Delfino NC, Silva RDGE, Alba HDR, Oliveira MXDS, Carvalho GGPD, Araújo MLGMLD, Pina DDS, Freitas Júnior JED. Milk yield and composition, blood, and urinary parameters of Murrah buffaloes in different maturity stages during the transition period and early lactation. JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2021.1940188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Nelson Carvalho Delfino
- Department of Animal Science, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil
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Dubeibe Marin DF, da Costa NN, di Paula Bessa Santana P, de Souza EB, Ohashi OM. Importance of lipid metabolism on oocyte maturation and early embryo development: Can we apply what we know to buffalo? Anim Reprod Sci 2019; 211:106220. [PMID: 31785645 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2019.106220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Revised: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 10/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The knowledge about the biological events that regulate lipid metabolism in oocytes and embryos in buffalo is scarce. Lipogenesis, lipolysis, transport and oxidation of fatty acids (FAs) occur in gametes and embryonic cells of all mammalian species, as an intrinsic component of energy metabolism. In oocytes and cumulus cells, degradation of lipids is responsible for the production of ATP that is essential for the metabolic processes that lead to oocyte maturation in in vivo and in vitro culture conditions. Similarly, throughout embryo development, blastomeres have the capacity to use exogenous and/or endogenous lipid reserves to serve as an energy source necessary for early embryonic development. In addition, supplementation of culture media with L-carnitine to promote lipid metabolism during in vitro oocyte maturation and early embryonic development leads to an improved embryo quality. The limited scientific evidence available in buffalo indicates there is relatively greater oocyte lipid content as compared with many other species that undergoes a dynamic distribution during folliculogenesis and follicle maturation and that has a positive effect on oocyte maturation and embryo development when there is L-carnitine supplementation of the media. Advances in the understanding of the biological peculiarities of lipid metabolism, and the consequences of its alteration on the quality of buffalo gametes and embryos, therefore, are necessary to design specific culture media and laboratory procedures as a strategy to increase in vitro-derived embryo production rates.
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- Diego Fernando Dubeibe Marin
- Biological Sciences Institute, Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Federal University of Pará, (Universidade Federal do Pará-UFPA), Belém, Pará, 66075-110, Brazil.
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- Biological Sciences Institute, Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Federal University of Pará, (Universidade Federal do Pará-UFPA), Belém, Pará, 66075-110, Brazil
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- Biological Sciences Institute, Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Federal University of Pará, (Universidade Federal do Pará-UFPA), Belém, Pará, 66075-110, Brazil
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- Biological Sciences Institute, Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Federal University of Pará, (Universidade Federal do Pará-UFPA), Belém, Pará, 66075-110, Brazil
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