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Arfuso F, Giannetto C, Bazzano M, Assenza A, Piccione G. Physiological Correlation between Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis, Leptin, UCP1 and Lipid Panel in Mares during Late Pregnancy and Early Postpartum Period. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11072051. [PMID: 34359179 PMCID: PMC8300216 DOI: 10.3390/ani11072051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the dynamic change of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), cortisol, leptin, mitochondrial uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1), lipids and lipoproteins in mares during late pregnancy and the postpartum period. A total of 20 mares (10 pregnant mares, monitored from 14 ± 2 days before expected foaling until 14 days after foaling, Group A; 10 non-pregnant and non-lactating mares, Group B) were enrolled in the study. Body Condition Score (BCS) and body weight (BW) values were recorded from each animal. In Group A, blood samples were collected on days 14 ± 2 and 7 ± 2 before foaling (T-14; T-7), and on days 7 and 14 after foaling (T+7; T+14). From mares of Group B, blood samples were collected at the beginning of the study. The levels of ACTH, cortisol, leptin, UCP1, non-esterified fatty acids (NEFAs), total cholesterol, high-density lipoproteins (HDLs), low-density lipoproteins (LDLs), triglycerides and very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDLs) were investigated. While BCS showed no statistical change throughout the monitoring period (p > 0.05), all the other studied parameters displayed statistically significant variations in Group A over the peripartum period (p < 0.0001). A significant effect of pregnancy was found on all studied parameters (p < 0.001). The ACTH and cortisol levels measured in mares belonged to Group A showed a significant positive correlation with the values of leptin, LDLs, triglycerides and VLDLs, whereas they were negatively correlated with the serum UCP1 and NEFAs values. Together, the findings gathered in this study highlight a dynamic change of serum leptin, UCP1 and lipid parameters in peripartum mares and suggest an interaction of the HPA axis with lipid metabolism and mobilization in mares during the peripartum period in order to deal with metabolic and energy demand and maintain energy homeostasis.
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- Francesca Arfuso
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario dell’Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy; (F.A.); (A.A.); (G.P.)
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario dell’Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy; (F.A.); (A.A.); (G.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-090-6766764
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Andrea D’Accorso, 16, 62032 Macerata, Italy;
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario dell’Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy; (F.A.); (A.A.); (G.P.)
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario dell’Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy; (F.A.); (A.A.); (G.P.)
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Silva M, Ribeiro Filho J, Dantas W, Valente F, Ribeiro B, Ermita P, Monteiro L, Costa C, Silva G, Alves S, Avanza M, Santos P, Manso Filho H. Hematological and biochemical profiles of Mangalarga Marchador mares in the transition period bred on pasture. ARQ BRAS MED VET ZOO 2019. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-4162-11142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of the transition period on hematological and biochemical constituents in Mangalarga Marchador mares. Forty-eight mares were used to form a maintenance group (MG) and transition group (TG), formed by pregnant mares and, after delivery, infants. Blood samples were collected at the following times: T-60 (60 d pre-delivery), T-30 (30 d pre-delivery), T-15 (15 d pre-delivery), T0 (first 6h post-delivery), T15 (15 d post-delivery), T30 (30 d post-delivery), and T60 (60 d post-delivery). The TG had lower values (P< 0.05) of red blood cells, hematocrit and hemoglobin at T0, T15, T30 and T60 times than MG. The mean corpuscular volume was lower in MG (P< 0.05) than in TG (T0, T15, T30 and T60) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration was higher (P< 0.05) in MG than in TG (T15, T30 and T60). On the other hand, the diameter distribution of red blood cells presented a lower value (P< 0.05) in MG than in TG (T15 and T30). Mares in transition period presented regenerative anemia. The results demonstrate physiological metabolic variations of different intensities during pregnancy, delivery and early lactation.
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- Universidade Federal do Sul e Sudeste do Pará, Brazil
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Masko M, Domino M, Skierbiszewska K, Zdrojkowski Ł, Jasinski T, Gajewski Z. Monitoring of the mare during the perinatal period at the clinic and in the stable. EQUINE VET EDUC 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/eve.13018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- M. Masko
- Department of Animal Breeding Faculty of Animal Science WULS – SGGW Warsaw Poland
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- Department of Large Animal Diseases with Clinic Veterinary Research Centre and Center for Biomedical Research Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS – SGGW) Warsaw Poland
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- Department of Large Animal Diseases with Clinic Veterinary Research Centre and Center for Biomedical Research Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS – SGGW) Warsaw Poland
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- Department of Large Animal Diseases with Clinic Veterinary Research Centre and Center for Biomedical Research Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS – SGGW) Warsaw Poland
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- Department of Large Animal Diseases with Clinic Veterinary Research Centre and Center for Biomedical Research Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS – SGGW) Warsaw Poland
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- Department of Large Animal Diseases with Clinic Veterinary Research Centre and Center for Biomedical Research Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS – SGGW) Warsaw Poland
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Arfuso F, Giannetto C, Rizzo M, Fazio F, Giudice E, Piccione G. Serum levels of mitochondrial uncoupling protein 1, leptin, and lipids during late pregnancy and the early postpartum period in mares. Theriogenology 2016; 86:1156-64. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2016.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2015] [Revised: 04/04/2016] [Accepted: 04/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Arfuso F, Quartuccio M, Bazzano M, Fazio F, Piccione G. Erythrocyte osmotic fragility and select hematologic variables in postparturient mares and their foals. Vet Clin Pathol 2016; 45:260-70. [DOI: 10.1111/vcp.12344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Francesca Arfuso
- Department of Veterinary Sciences; Polo Universitario Annunziata; University of Messina; Messina Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences; Polo Universitario Annunziata; University of Messina; Messina Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences; Polo Universitario Annunziata; University of Messina; Messina Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences; Polo Universitario Annunziata; University of Messina; Messina Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences; Polo Universitario Annunziata; University of Messina; Messina Italy
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Bazzano M, Giudice E, Giannetto C, Fazio F, Scollo C, Piccione G. The peripartum period influenced the serum macromineral profile in mares. Arch Anim Breed 2016. [DOI: 10.5194/aab-59-65-2016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Abstract. Changes in metabolic requirements during pregnancy may produce nutritional imbalances predisposing mares to pathological conditions. Therefore, we aimed to examine changes in serum macrominerals during the peripartum period in mares. Fifteen pregnant mares (Group A) were monitored starting at the 263rd day of pregnancy until the 21st day after foaling. Seven non-pregnant and non-lactating mares were used as a control group (Group B). Group A was subjected to blood sampling within 24 ± 12 h after parturition (P) and then 7, 14 and 21 days after foaling (+1, +2, +3 weeks, respectively). Group B was subjected to regular sampling throughout the study to ensure that seasonal changes had no significant effect on studied parameters. Serum samples were analysed for serum electrolytes including sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), calcium (Ca+ + ), phosphorus (P+), chloride (Cl−) and magnesium (Mg+ + ). Two-way repeated measures of analysis of variance (ANOVA) was applied to evaluate significant effects of peripartum on electrolyte concentrations. Group A showed a decrease in Cl− concentrations (P = 0.011) after foaling and lower P+ concentrations (P = 0.015) compared to Group B throughout the study. The linear regression model showed an increase in Na+ concentrations (P = 0.002) and a gradual decrease in serum Ca+ + (P = 0.001) during pregnancy. Because the most significant changes in serum electrolytes occurred within 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after foaling, monitoring serum electrolyte concentrations would indicate whether the mare needs further mineral supplementation at this stage. The significant changes in a mare's macromineral profile that we observed over the peripartum provide enhanced knowledge about mineral interrelations and their modifications during specific physiological conditions such as late pregnancy and early postpartum.
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Cardiogenic embolism in the cat. J Vet Cardiol 2015; 17 Suppl 1:S202-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2015.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2015] [Revised: 10/21/2015] [Accepted: 10/22/2015] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Bazzano M, Giannetto C, Fazio F, Arfuso F, Giudice E, Piccione G. Metabolic profile of broodmares during late pregnancy and early post-partum. Reprod Domest Anim 2014; 49:947-53. [PMID: 25251226 DOI: 10.1111/rda.12411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2014] [Accepted: 07/29/2014] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Pregnancy represents a specific physiological status characterized by continuous adjustments that affect maternal metabolism of all nutrients. In the last trimester of pregnancy, mare's nutrient requirements greatly increase and most pregnancy-associated diseases are likely to occur. Therefore, we aimed to assess the metabolic profile of broodmares focusing on the last 3 months of pregnancy and the early post-partum. Fifteen pregnant mares (Group A) were monitored from 263 ± 3 days of pregnancy until 21 days after foaling. Seven non-pregnant mares (Group B) were used as the control group. Blood samples were collected weekly by jugular venipuncture throughout the experimental period, and additional blood samples were collected within 24 ± 12 h of foaling. Obtained sera were analyzed for urea (Ur), creatinine (Cre), total protein (TP), total, direct and indirect bilirubin (tB, dB, iB), triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (tChol) and β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB). During pregnancy, Ur (p = 0.015) and dB (p = 0.028) were higher in Group A than Group B. Serum Cre, tB, iB and TG (p < 0.001) decreased after foaling; furthermore, Group A exhibited lower tChol (p < 0.001) and higher BHB (p < 0.001) than Group B during the study. There were significant interactions of time × peripartum on Ur (p = 0.007), Cre (p < 0.001), tB (p = 0.018), TG (p < 0.001) and tChol (p < 0.001). These results can be used in the interpretation of biochemical studies in late gestation mares which develop systemic disease. The improved understanding of the metabolic profile during the peripartum might assist in monitoring the health status of the broodmares to promote foetal growth and well-being.
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- M Bazzano
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Bazzano M, Giannetto C, Fazio F, Rizzo M, Giudice E, Piccione G. Physiological adjustments of haematological profile during the last trimester of pregnancy and the early post partum period in mares. Anim Reprod Sci 2014; 149:199-203. [PMID: 25064559 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2014.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2014] [Revised: 07/02/2014] [Accepted: 07/04/2014] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The aim of the study was to assess changes in some haematological parameters of periparturient mares from the last three months of pregnancy until the third week after foaling. The study was carried out on 15 healthy pregnant mares (Group A) and 7 healthy non-pregnant non-lactating mares (Group B). Blood samples were collected by jugular venipuncture into EDTA tubes and tested for Haematocrit (Hct), Red Blood Cell (RBC), Haemoglobin (Hb), Platelets (Plt) and White Blood Cell (WBC). Peripheral blood smears were also performed to assess changes in the leucocyte differential count. Group A showed a progressive reduction in Hct and Hb levels over the experimental period, whereas Plt and WBC (P<0.05) peaked at parturition. Among WBC, neutrophils increased until parturition when lymphocytes reached the lowest values. The statistical analysis also revealed significant interactions time × pregnancy on Hb (P<0.001), WBC (P<0.001), neutrophils (P<0.001) and lymphocytes (P<0.001). Analysing the last trimester of pregnancy and the first post partum period the present study provides suitable information about the influence of peripartum on mares' haematological parameters.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marilena Bazzano
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario dell'Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario dell'Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario dell'Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario dell'Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario dell'Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario dell'Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy.
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