Relationship of Plasma Nonesterified Fatty Acids and Walking Activity in Postpartum Dairy Cows.
From: Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Yalelaan 1, 3508 TD, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Journal of dairy science
- Publish Date: Aug 2006
- ISSN: 1525-3198
- Volume: 89
- Issue: 8
- Pages: 2977-9
- Medium: Internet
- Language: English
- Citation (JAMA): Adewuyi A A, Roelofs J B, Gruys E, et al. Relationship of Plasma Nonesterified Fatty Acids and Walking Activity in Postpartum Dairy Cows.. J. Dairy Sci. Aug 2006;89:2977-9
Abstract
To survive and produce milk, postpartum dairy cows use their reserves through lipolysis. If the negative energy balance is severe, nonesterified fatty acids (NEFA) are formed that can impair several physiological processes. A pilot study suggested that increased walking activity after calving may be related to a reduced serum concentration of NEFA. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between plasma concentrations of NEFA and walking activity in dairy cattle during the postpartum period. Data were collected from 33 multiparous Holstein-Friesian dairy cows. Walking activities were quantified using pedometry, and blood samples were collected for determination of NEFA. Results of this study indicated that a negative relationship existed between walking activity and plasma NEFA concentrations in postpartum dairy cows.
Mesh Headings (Keywords): Animals, Cattle, Energy Intake, Energy Metabolism, Fatty Acids, Nonesterified, Female, Lipolysis, Postpartum Period, Walking
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