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Hiew MWH, Megahed AA, Horstman LA, Constable PD. Clinical utility of plasma progesterone and blood and plasma glucose concentrations in predicting parturition in Holstein cows. J Dairy Sci 2020; 103:5575-5590. [PMID: 32307156 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2019-17800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2019] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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An accurate, practical, and low-cost method for predicting parturition is urgently needed in the dairy industry. The objective of this study was to evaluate changes in plasma progesterone concentration ([prog]) and glucose concentration in whole blood ([gluc]b) and plasma ([gluc]p) as predictors of parturition within 6, 12, and 24 h in primiparous and multiparous Holstein cows. Blood samples were obtained daily at approximately 0900 h from 34 primiparous and 72 multiparous Holstein cows in late gestation and the time of calving recorded to the nearest hour. Plasma [prog] was measured using an ELISA, and [gluc]b and [gluc]p using a low-cost point-of-care glucose meter. The optimal cut-point for predicting parturition was determined using binomial logistic regression with general estimating equations, because the data set consisted of repeated measures for each cow. Diagnostic test performance was evaluated by comparing the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) and calculating the sensitivity, specificity, and κ at the optimal cut-point for predicting parturition. Plasma [prog] was the most accurate predictor of parturition within 24 h (AUC = 0.96) and 12 h (AUC = 0.93), whereas [gluc]b was the most accurate predictor of parturition within 6 h (primiparous, AUC = 0.96; multiparous, AUC = 0.86). We conclude that a decrease in plasma [prog] is currently the most accurate test for predicting calving within 24 h. Measurement of [gluc]b is a promising new test for the cow-side prediction of parturition in dairy cows due to its accuracy, practicality, and low cost.
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Affiliation(s)
- M W H Hiew
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907; Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra, Selangor 43400, Malaysia
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907; Department of Animal Medicine, Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Moshtohor-Toukh, Kalyobiya 13736, Egypt
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907; Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 61802.
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An innovative reverse line blot for simultaneous detection of animal species in food. Eur Food Res Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s00217-018-3083-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Trocino A, Zomeño C, Birolo M, Di Martino G, Stefani A, Bonfanti L, Bertotto D, Gratta F, Xiccato G. Impact of pre-slaughter transport conditions on stress response, carcass traits, and meat quality in growing rabbits. Meat Sci 2018; 146:68-74. [PMID: 30103080 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.07.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2018] [Revised: 07/28/2018] [Accepted: 07/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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In growing rabbits (n = 320; 84 d of age), an increase in the journey duration to the slaughterhouse from 1 h to 3 h under mild climatic conditions (10-13 °C; 75-90% relative humidity) affected several stress indicators in the plasma and muscle collected at slaughter (cortisol; corticosterone; lactate dehydrogenase, LDH; lactate; heat shock protein 70 kDa, HSP70; osmolality, and Na) (0.001 < P < .05), reduced muscle L*, b* (P < .01), and meat shear force (P < .05), and increased the dressing out percentage and muscle pH (P < .01). An increase in the lairage duration before slaughtering from 30 min to 3 h affected muscle cortisol and plasma creatinine kinase, LDH, lactate, and HSP70 (0.001 < P < .05), increased dressing out percentage and muscle pH (P < .05), but decreased meat shear force (P < .001). The interaction between journey and lairage duration was significant for several stress indicators and meat quality.
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- Angela Trocino
- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padova, Viale dell'Università 16, I-35020 Legnaro, PD, Italy.
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- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padova, Viale dell'Università 16, I-35020 Legnaro, PD, Italy
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- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment, University of Padova, Viale dell'Università 16, I-35020 Legnaro, PD, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Viale dell'Università 10, I-35020 Legnaro, PD, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Viale dell'Università 10, I-35020 Legnaro, PD, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Viale dell'Università 10, I-35020 Legnaro, PD, Italy
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- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padova, Viale dell'Università 16, I-35020 Legnaro, PD, Italy
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- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment, University of Padova, Viale dell'Università 16, I-35020 Legnaro, PD, Italy
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- Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment, University of Padova, Viale dell'Università 16, I-35020 Legnaro, PD, Italy
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Gokulakrishnan P, Kumar RR, Sharma BD, Mendiratta SK, Malav O, Sharma D. Determination of sex origin of meat and meat products on the DNA basis: a review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2014; 55:1303-14. [PMID: 24915321 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2012.690095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Sex determination of domestic animal's meat is of potential value in meat authentication and quality control studies. Methods aiming at determining the sex origin of meat may be based either on the analysis of hormone or on the analysis of nucleic acids. At the present time, sex determination of meat and meat products based on hormone analysis employ gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Most of the hormone-based methods proved to be highly specific and sensitive but were not performed on a regular basis for meat sexing due to the technical limitations or the expensive equipments required. On the other hand, the most common methodology to determine the sex of meat is unquestionably traditional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) that involves gel electrophoresis of DNA amplicons. This review is intended to provide an overview of the DNA-based methods for sex determination of meat and meat products.
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- Palanisamy Gokulakrishnan
- a Division of Livestock Products Technology , Indian Veterinary Research Institute , Izatnagar, Bareilly , Uttar Pradesh , India
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Mongillo P, Pitteri E, Carnier P, Gabai G, Adamelli S, Marinelli L. Does the attachment system towards owners change in aged dogs? Physiol Behav 2013; 120:64-9. [PMID: 23911691 DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2013.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2013] [Revised: 06/06/2013] [Accepted: 07/23/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Changes during senescence can significantly affect both the emotional and relational needs of old individuals and the characteristics of the attachment system. In order to determine whether the emotional response of dogs is affected by old age, we compared the behavioural parameters of adult (AD <7 years of age, n=25) and aged (AG ≥7 years of age, n=25) dogs in a distressing situation, which gives rise to attachment behaviour patterns (Strange Situation Test, SST). The physiological response of dogs was assessed by measurement of salivary cortisol variations in samples collected both at the dogs' homes and at the study location, before and after the SST. Both groups of dogs expressed clear-cut patterns of attachment to their owners. During the initial part of the procedure, AG dogs sought more physical contact, but behaved more passively and showed less interest in an unknown person during separation from their owners. Compared with AD dogs, AG ones showed a significant increase in salivary cortisol concentrations after the SST. The combination of physiological and behavioural data of the present study supports the hypothesis that, later in life, dogs cope less efficiently with emotional distress caused by mild social challenge.
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- Paolo Mongillo
- Laboratory of Applied Ethology, Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, Università degli Studi di Padova, Viale dell'Università 16, 35020 Legnaro, PD, Italy
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Gokulakrishnan P, Kumar RR, Sharma BD, Mendiratta SK, Sharma D. Sex Determination of Cattle Meat by Polymerase Chain Reaction Amplification of the DEAD Box Protein (DDX3X/DDX3Y) Gene. ASIAN-AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2012; 25:733-7. [PMID: 25049620 PMCID: PMC4093110 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.2012.12003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2012] [Revised: 03/17/2012] [Accepted: 02/21/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Determination of sex origin of cattle meat by fast and reliable molecular methods is an important measure to ensure correct allocation of export refunds particularly in European countries and also female cattle (cow) slaughter is legally banned in India because of religious beliefs. Based on the DEAD box protein gene located on the X and Y chromosomes, 2 pair of primers were designed and the system of PCR was optimized. Upon PCR amplification, male tissue showed 2 bands, while female tissue resulted in only one band. The accuracy and specificity of the primers was assessed using DNA template extracted from cattle meat of known sex. The protocol was subjected to a blind test and showed 100% concordance, proving its accuracy and reliability.
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- P Gokulakrishnan
- Genome Mapping Laboratory, Central Avian Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly (U.P.) 243 122, India
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- Genome Mapping Laboratory, Central Avian Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly (U.P.) 243 122, India
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- Genome Mapping Laboratory, Central Avian Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly (U.P.) 243 122, India
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- Genome Mapping Laboratory, Central Avian Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly (U.P.) 243 122, India
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- Genome Mapping Laboratory, Central Avian Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly (U.P.) 243 122, India
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Gokulakrishnan P, Kumar RR, Sharma B, Mendiratta SK, Sharma D. A Duplex PCR Assay for Sex Determination of Cattle Meat by Simultaneous Amplification of SRY, AMELX and AMELY Genes. FOOD BIOTECHNOL 2012. [DOI: 10.1080/08905436.2011.645940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Pascoli F, Lanzano GS, Negrato E, Poltronieri C, Trocino A, Radaelli G, Bertotto D. Seasonal effects on hematological and innate immune parameters in sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2011; 31:1081-1087. [PMID: 21945635 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2011.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2011] [Revised: 09/01/2011] [Accepted: 09/09/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The temperate aquatic environment is affected by two primary components of season, temperature and photoperiod, during the annual cycle. Many organisms respond to seasonal change physiologically, behaviorally or both. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of seasonality on cortisol, hematological and innate immune parameters in European sea bass reared under traditional semi-intensive aquaculture. Sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) were reared in an outdoor pond and serum cortisol, hematocrit, leucocrit, serum lysozyme activity and total glutathione were bimonthly monitored over a 14-months period. The effect of seasonality was observed for all parameters carried out, with generally higher values in summer and lower in winter. These results could improve the understanding of the influence of seasonal cues on the immune system and hematological parameters in fish in order to optimize the husbandry practices.
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- F Pascoli
- Department of Experimental Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Padua, Italy
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Ballin NZ. Authentication of meat and meat products. Meat Sci 2010; 86:577-87. [PMID: 20685045 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2010.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 228] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2010] [Revised: 05/30/2010] [Accepted: 06/03/2010] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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In recent years, interest in meat authenticity has increased. Many consumers are concerned about the meat they eat and accurate labelling is important to inform consumer choice. Authentication methods can be categorised into the areas where fraud is most likely to occur: meat origin, meat substitution, meat processing treatment and non-meat ingredient addition. Within each area the possibilities for fraud can be subcategorised as follows: meat origin-sex, meat cuts, breed, feed intake, slaughter age, wild versus farmed meat, organic versus conventional meat, and geographic origin; meat substitution-meat species, fat, and protein; meat processing treatment-irradiation, fresh versus thawed meat and meat preparation; non-meat ingredient addition-additives and water. Analytical methods used in authentication are as diverse as the authentication problems, and include a diverse range of equipment and techniques. This review is intended to provide an overview of the possible analytical methods available for meat and meat products authentication. In areas where no authentication methods have been published, possible strategies are suggested.
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- N Z Ballin
- Department of Food Chemistry, Regional Veterinary and Food Control Authority, Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, Soendervang 4, DK-4100 Ringsted, Denmark.
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A PCR assay for sex determination of yak (Bos grunniens) meat by amplification of the male-specific SRY gene. Food Control 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2009.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Poltronieri C, Laurà R, Bertotto D, Negrato E, Simontacchi C, Guerrera MC, Radaelli G. Effects of exposure to overcrowding on rodlet cells of the teleost fish Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). Vet Res Commun 2009; 33:619-29. [DOI: 10.1007/s11259-009-9211-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/23/2009] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Costantini V, Carraro C, Bucci FA, Simontacchi C, Lacalandra GM, Minoia P. Influence of a new slow-release GnRH analogue implant on reproduction in the Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus, Shaw 1805). Anim Reprod Sci 2008; 111:289-301. [PMID: 18440734 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2008.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2007] [Revised: 03/17/2008] [Accepted: 03/18/2008] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The neuroendocrine conditioning of reproduction in birds could perform a very important role in captive breeding, especially in endangered species. Whereas in domestic and wild mammals pharmacological reproductive conditioning is well developed, in birds an effective method is not available. The aim of this study was to test the influence of a new slow-release GnRH analogue (buserelin acetate) implant on the reproductive activity of the Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus), used as model species for captive-bred endangered birds. The effects were assessed by looking at reproductive parameters (egg-laying rate, egg fertility rate) and measuring excreted sex steroid metabolite concentrations in male and female birds. Modification of reproductive parameters and steroid metabolites excretion patterns were observed among birds administered with a GnRH analogue implant and maintained under artificial photoperiod (group I; 16L:8D). Implanted birds showed higher rates of egg-laying, potentially a higher proportion of fertile eggs and higher excreted steroid metabolite concentrations than birds maintained under natural photoperiod (group II; 10L:14D) and birds maintained under artificial photoperiod (group III; 16L:8D). Thus, it is concluded that the new slow-release GnRH analogue implant may represent an innovative and practicable treatment to rapidly induce reproductive activity in the Budgerigar, and that excreted sex hormone metabolites detection permits to monitor male and female gonadal activity.
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- V Costantini
- Department of Animal Production, University of Bari, Valenzano (BA), Italy.
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Correlation Between Sexual Steroids and Angiogenin Secretion in Bovine Ovarian Follicles. Vet Res Commun 2006. [DOI: 10.1007/s11259-006-0037-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Gabai G, Marinelli L, Simontacchi C, Bono GG. The increase in plasma C19Delta5 steroids in subcutaneous abdominal and jugular veins of dairy cattle during pregnancy is unrelated to estrogenic activity. Steroids 2004; 69:121-7. [PMID: 15013690 DOI: 10.1016/j.steroids.2003.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2003] [Revised: 11/25/2003] [Accepted: 12/04/2003] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Plasma concentrations of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), 5-androstene-3beta,17beta-diol (AED), and 17beta-estradiol (E2) in dairy cows and heifers and AED binding to uterine cytosolic estrogen receptor (ER) were studied. Plasma samples were collected from the subcutaneous abdominal (SA) and jugular (J) veins of heifers and cows in the non-pregnant state and at 15-45, 90-120, 180-210, and 250-280 days of pregnancy (N = 5-12). Plasma DHEA, AED, and E2 were determined by RIA. DHEA and AED significantly increased (P < 0.001) in heifers and cows throughout pregnancy. The stage of pregnancy significantly (P < 0.001) affected the three steroids in heifers and cows. Plasma DHEA increased throughout pregnancy in both heifers and cows, and in heifers it was significantly greater in SA than in J veins at 90-120 days (P < 0.01). Plasma AED was greater in heifers than in cows in J veins at 90-120 days (P < 0.01) and 180-210 days (P < 0.05), and in SA veins, at 15-45 days (P < 0.01) and 90-120 days (P < 0.05). In heifers, circulating AED showed concentration values significantly greater than those in non-pregnant animals from 90 to 120 days (P < 0.05) and was significantly greater in SA than in J veins at 90-120 days (P < 0.05). In cows, plasma AED was significantly greater than in non-pregnant animals at 250-280 days (P < 0.01). In heifers, plasma E2 was significantly greater in the SA than in the J veins from 180-210 to 250-280 days (P < 0.01). In cows, differences between E2 plasma concentrations in J and SA veins were observed only at 250-280 days of pregnancy. At 250-280 days, in both animal types plasma E2 was significantly greater than in non-pregnant animals (P < 0.001). We suggest that AED originates primarily from the feto-placental unit, while mammary E2 synthesis near term can affect plasma concentrations. Binding data showed that AED is a weak competitor for cytosolic ER (IC50 range: 1.44 x 10(-5) to 3.71 x 10(-5) M). These results suggest that a direct estrogenic activity for AED is unlikely in dairy cattle, and the physiological role of AED needs to be elucidated.
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- Gianfranco Gabai
- Facoltà di Medicina Veterinaria, Università di Padova, Dipartimento di Scienze Sperimentali Veterinarie viale dell'Università, 16-Agripolis, 35020 Legnaro (PD), Italy.
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Veronesi MC, Battocchio M, Marinelli L, Faustini M, Kindahl H, Cairoli F. Correlations among body temperature, plasma progesterone, cortisol and prostaglandin F2alpha of the periparturient bitch. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE. A, PHYSIOLOGY, PATHOLOGY, CLINICAL MEDICINE 2002; 49:264-8. [PMID: 12126141 DOI: 10.1046/j.1439-0442.2002.00410.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The results of this study suggest that, besides the irrelevant role of body temperature measurement to predict the impending parturition in the bitch, progesterone and 15-ketodihydroprostaglandin F2alpha plasma level records could be more suitable to detect the approaching whelping in this species. More interesting was the statistically significant substantial increase in body temperature beginning 12 h after the onset of parturition. Therefore, if any significant increase in body temperature is recorded at the end of pregnancy without the beginning of the expulsion of fetuses, it could indicate problems at parturition. In this study, cortisol levels increased significantly at the time of delivery and remained high 12 h after the beginning of parturition, decreasing within 36 h after the onset of whelping. 15-ketodihydro-prostaglandin F2alpha levels increased significantly 24 h before parturition and again at the onset of whelping. Progesterone levels decreased significantly, starting 24 h before the onset of whelping and remained low after delivery.
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- M C Veronesi
- Institute of Veterinary Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Milan, Italy
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Zeleny R, Schimmel H. Sexing of beef — a survey of possible methods. Meat Sci 2002; 60:69-75. [DOI: 10.1016/s0309-1740(01)00108-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2000] [Revised: 04/09/2001] [Accepted: 04/09/2001] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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