Metabolic indicators for retention of fetal membranes in Zebu and crossbred dairy cattle
Susavi Kumari A , Shiv Prasad A , T. K. Patbandha B , R. Pathak A , A. Kumaresan A C , P. Boro A , A. Manimaran A and T. K. Mohanty A
+ Author Affiliations
- Author Affiliations
A Livestock Research Centre, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132001, Haryana, India.
B College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362001, Gujarat, India.
C Corresponding author. Email: ogkumaresan@gmail.com
Animal Production Science 56(7) 1113-1120 https://doi.org/10.1071/AN14941
Submitted: 12 August 2014 Accepted: 30 December 2014 Published: 1 April 2015
Abstract
The present study assessed the peripartum metabolic profile of Karan Fries crossbred (Holstein Friesian × Tharparkar) and Zebu (Sahiwal) cows in relation to expulsion of fetal membranes. Peripheral blood concentrations of glucose, total protein, total cholesterol, blood urea nitrogen, non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) and β-hydroxy butyric acid (BHBA) were determined (from 30 days before and 2 days after calving) in cows that expelled fetal membranes normally (n = 13; 7 crossbred and 6 Zebu cows) and in cows that developed retention of fetal membranes (RFM; n = 13; 7 crossbred and 6 Zebu cows). In both breeds, the cows that developed RFM had significantly lower concentrations of cholesterol, glucose and total protein, while the concentrations of NEFA, BHBA and blood urea nitrogen were significantly (P < 0.05) higher than those in cows that normally expelled the fetal membranes. In crossbred cows affected with RFM, the concentrations of NEFA increased significantly (P < 0.05) from Day 14 prepartum to Day 2 postpartum and the concentrations of BHBA increased from Day 7 prepartum to Day 2 after calving. Similarly, in Zebu cows, NEFA and BHBA concentrations increased significantly (P < 0.05) between Day 5 prepartum and Day 2 postpartum in RFM cows. Using receiver operator characteristic analysis, we observed that the concentrations of NEFA and BHBA before calving were highly related to the RFM. It may be inferred that monitoring the levels of NEFA and BHBA during prepartum period would help in identifying the cows at the risk of developing RFM.
Additional keywords: crossbred cows, peripartum, Zebu cows.
References
Bell AW (1995) Regulation of organic nutrient metabolism during transition from late pregnancy to early lactation. Journal of Animal Science 73, 2804–2819.Broderick GA, Clayton MK (1997) A statistical evaluation of animal and nutritional factors influencing concentrations of milk urea nitrogen. Journal of Dairy Science 80, 2964–2971.
| A statistical evaluation of animal and nutritional factors influencing concentrations of milk urea nitrogen.Crossref | GoogleScholarGoogle Scholar | 1:CAS:528:DyaK2sXnsFWit78%3D&md5=b101f24829b2742121a06d2ed7fc19baCAS | 9406089PubMed |
Campanile G, Di Palo R, Di Meo C, Staiano M, Zicarelli L (1994) Metabolic profile in Italian Mediterranean buffaloes. In ‘Proceedings of the 4th World Buffalo Congress’, 27–30 June 1994, Sao Paolo, Brazil. Volume 2. pp. 257–259.
Civelek T, Aydin I, Cingi CC, Yilmaz O, Kabu M (2011) Serum non-esterified fatty acids and beta-hydroxybutyrate in dairy cows with retained placenta. Pakistan Veterinary Journal 31, 341–344.
Drillich M, Mahlstedt M, Reichert U, Tenhagen BA, Heuwieser W (2006) Strategies to improve the therapy of retained fetal membranes in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 89, 627–635.
| Strategies to improve the therapy of retained fetal membranes in dairy cows.Crossref | GoogleScholarGoogle Scholar | 1:CAS:528:DC%2BD28XhtlWrt7g%3D&md5=96ba521571fe0ad322e9c4db22107888CAS | 16428632PubMed |
Grum DE, Drackley JK, Younker RS, LaCount DW, Veenhuizen JJ (1996) Nutrition during the dry period and hepatic lipid metabolism of peri-parturient dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 79, 1850–1864.
| Nutrition during the dry period and hepatic lipid metabolism of peri-parturient dairy cows.Crossref | GoogleScholarGoogle Scholar | 1:CAS:528:DyaK28XmslGntrw%3D&md5=6d495289d5e9fe9f662a96370bc68f21CAS | 8923256PubMed |
Han IK, Kim IH (2005) Risk factors for retained placenta and the effect of retained placenta on the occurrence of postpartum diseases and subsequent reproductive performance in dairy cows. Journal of Veterinary Science (Suwon-si, Korea) 6, 53–59.
Hashem MA, Hussein AA (2008) ‘Hormonal and biochemical anomalies in dairy cows affected by retained fetal membranes.’ Vet On-Line. Available at http://www.priory.com/vet/cow_fetal_membrane.htm [Verified 7 June 2013]
Hayirli A, Grummer RR, Nordheim E, Crump P, Beede DK, VandeHaar MJ, Kilmer LH (1998) A mathematical model for describing dry matter intake of transition dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 81, 296
Kaczmarowski M, Malinowski E, Markiewicz H (2006) Some hormonal and biochemical blood indices in cows with retained placenta and puerperal metritis. Bulletin of the Veterinary Institute in Pulaway 50, 89–92.
Kaneene JB, Miller R (1995) Risk factors for metritis in Michigan dairy cattle using herd- and cow-based modelling approaches. Preventive Veterinary Medicine 23, 183–200.
| Risk factors for metritis in Michigan dairy cattle using herd- and cow-based modelling approaches.Crossref | GoogleScholarGoogle Scholar |
Konyves L, Szenci O, Jurkovich V, Tegzes L, Beckers JF, Brydl E (2009) Examination of some reproductive indices of peripartal period in relation with energy metabolism in dairy cows. Magyar Állatorvosok Lapja 131, 259–269.
Kumari S, Prasad S, Kumaresan A, Manimaran A, Patbandha TK, Pathak R, Boro P, Mohanty TK, Ravi SK (2014) Risk factors and impact of retained fetal membranes on performance of dairy bovines reared under subtropical conditions. Tropical Animal Health and Production 47, 285–290.
| Risk factors and impact of retained fetal membranes on performance of dairy bovines reared under subtropical conditions.Crossref | GoogleScholarGoogle Scholar | 25377506PubMed |
Kuzma K, Kuzma R, Malinowski M (1996) Relationship between retained placenta and ketosis in dairy cows. In ‘XIX World Buiatrics Congress’, Germany, pp. 358–360.
LeBlanc SJ (2008) Postpartum uterine disease and dairy herd reproductive performance: a review. Veterinary Journal (London, England) 176, 102–114.
| Postpartum uterine disease and dairy herd reproductive performance: a review.Crossref | GoogleScholarGoogle Scholar |
LeBlanc SJ, Herdt TH, Seymour WM, Duffield TF, Leslie KE (2004) Peripartum serum vitamin E, retinol and beta-carotene in dairy cattle and their association with disease. Journal of Dairy Science 87, 609–619.
| Peripartum serum vitamin E, retinol and beta-carotene in dairy cattle and their association with disease.Crossref | GoogleScholarGoogle Scholar | 1:CAS:528:DC%2BD2cXisVamurg%3D&md5=d2270bc7fbe02bc98caeb604934b908bCAS | 15202645PubMed |
Martins VMV, Marques Junior AP, Vasconcelos AC, Martins E, Santos RL, Lima FPC (2004) Placental maturation and expulsion in Holstein and Nelore cows. Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia 56, 157–167.
| Placental maturation and expulsion in Holstein and Nelore cows.Crossref | GoogleScholarGoogle Scholar |
National Research Council (2001) ‘Nutrient requirements of dairy cattle.’ 7th edn. (National Academy Press: Washington, DC)
Obuchowski NA (2003) Receiver operating characteristic curves and their use in radiology. Radiology 229, 3–8.
| Receiver operating characteristic curves and their use in radiology.Crossref | GoogleScholarGoogle Scholar | 14519861PubMed |
Oetzel GR (2004) Monitoring and testing dairy herds for metabolic disease. The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Food Animal Practice 20, 651–674.
| Monitoring and testing dairy herds for metabolic disease.Crossref | GoogleScholarGoogle Scholar | 15471629PubMed |
Ospina PA, Nydam DV, Stokol T, Overton TR (2010) Evaluation of non-esterified fatty acids and β-hydroxybutyrate in transition dairy cattle in the northeastern United States: critical thresholds for prediction of clinical diseases. Journal of Dairy Science 93, 546–554.
| Evaluation of non-esterified fatty acids and β-hydroxybutyrate in transition dairy cattle in the northeastern United States: critical thresholds for prediction of clinical diseases.Crossref | GoogleScholarGoogle Scholar | 1:CAS:528:DC%2BC3cXht1Cjt7Y%3D&md5=162bf420b5f7a4a733a6d327b3944f85CAS | 20105526PubMed |
Patbandha TK, Mohanty TK, Layek SS, Kumaresan A, Behera K (2012) Application of pre-partum feeding and social behaviour in predicting risk of developing metritis in crossbred cows. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 139, 10–17.
| Application of pre-partum feeding and social behaviour in predicting risk of developing metritis in crossbred cows.Crossref | GoogleScholarGoogle Scholar |
Patbandha TK, Mohanty TK, Layek SS, Kumaresan A, Kantwa SC, Malhotra R, Ruhil AP, Prasad S (2013) ROC analysis of pre-partum feeding time can accurately predict post-partum metritis development in Holstein Friesian (HF) crossbred cows. Journal of Veterinary Behavior 8, 362–366.
| ROC analysis of pre-partum feeding time can accurately predict post-partum metritis development in Holstein Friesian (HF) crossbred cows.Crossref | GoogleScholarGoogle Scholar |
Prasad S (1994) Body condition scoring and feeding management in relation to production performance of cross bred dairy cattle. PhD thesis, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India.
Preston RL, Schnakenberg DD, Pfander WH (1965) Protein utilization in ruminants. Blood urea nitrogen as affected by protein intake. The Journal of Nutrition 86, 281–288.
Quiroz-Rocha GF, LeBlanc SJ, Duffield TF, Wood D, Leslie KE, Jacobs RM (2009) Reference limits for biochemical and hematological analytes of dairy cows one week before and one week after parturition. The Canadian Veterinary Journal. La Revue Veterinaire Canadienne 50, 383–388.
Reist M, Erdin D, Von Euv D, Tschuemperlin K, Leuenberger H, Chilliard Y, Hammon HM, Morel C, Philipona C, Zbinden Y, Kuenzi N, Blum JW (2002) Estimation of energy balance at individual and herd level using blood and milk traits in high-yielding dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 85, 3314–3327.
| Estimation of energy balance at individual and herd level using blood and milk traits in high-yielding dairy cows.Crossref | GoogleScholarGoogle Scholar | 1:CAS:528:DC%2BD3sXht1aqug%3D%3D&md5=c939c0552406707d15eeee67985356c4CAS | 12512605PubMed |
Seifi HA, Dalir-Naghadeh B, Farzaneh N, Mohri M, Gorji-Dooz M (2007) Metabolic changes in cows with or without retained fetal membranes in transition period. Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series A 54, 92–97.
| Metabolic changes in cows with or without retained fetal membranes in transition period.Crossref | GoogleScholarGoogle Scholar | 1:CAS:528:DC%2BD2sXktFOjsL0%3D&md5=2c3024e6c2d061b6c8dfc44f68cd6402CAS | 17305972PubMed |
Semacan A, Sevinc M (2005) Liver function in cows with retained placenta. Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 29, 775–778.
West HJ (1990) Effect on liver function of acetonaemia and the fat cow syndrome in cattle. Research in Veterinary Science 48, 221–227.
Zhang WC, Nakao T, Kida K, Moriyoshi M, Nakada K (2002) Effect of nutrition during pregnancy on calf birth weights and viability and fetal membrane expulsion in dairy cattle. Journal of Reproduction and Fertility 48, 415–422.
