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de Oliveira AM, de Faria ALS, Quirino DF, Schultz ÉB, Rennó LN, Rodrigues MT, Veloso CM. Liver Biopsy Technique for Analysis of Hepatic Content during Pregnancy and Early Lactation in Dairy Goats. Vet Sci 2024; 11:384. [PMID: 39195838 PMCID: PMC11359292 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci11080384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2024] [Revised: 08/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
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Biopsy techniques in dairy goats are currently limited. This study aimed to describe a liver biopsy technique in dairy goats and to evaluate liver triglyceride levels and glycogen content. Sixty-nine dairy goats in the final stage of pregnancy and early lactation period were selected. Fifty goats were selected randomly for hepatic biopsy (HB) according to gestational period and were characterized according to fetus number (single: n = 16, multiple: n = 34), supplementation with propylene glycol (diet: n = 23, diet+PG: n = 27), and milk production levels (high: 3.0 ± 0.4 L/day, n = 15; low: 1.4 ± 0.4 L/day, n = 26). Liver tissue samples were obtained through biopsy on days -30, -20, -15, -10, -5, and 15 days after calving. Hepatic triglyceride and glycogen were quantified. The results were analyzed using the F-test at a 5% significance level and a comparison of means using the Tukey test. The liver biopsies did not influence dry matter intake, body weight, or milk yield. Hepatic glycogen concentration was lower 15 days after calving than it was prior to calving, except on day -20. Goats that generated high levels of milk production had lower triglyceride levels than goats that generated low levels of milk production. The biopsy technique is a safe method for obtaining tissue and evaluating liver content in dairy goats. The milk production level and days relative to parturition influence the hepatic triglyceride and glycogen content in dairy goats.
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- Animal Science Department, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, PH. Rolfs Avenue, Viçosa 36570-900, Brazil; (A.M.d.O.); (A.L.S.d.F.); (D.F.Q.); (É.B.S.); (L.N.R.); (M.T.R.)
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Kuru M, Makav M, Boğa Kuru B, Bektaşoğlu F, Demir MC, Bulut M, Alwazeer D. Hydrogen-rich water supplementation improves metabolic profile during peripartum period in Gurcu goats and enhances the health and survival of kids. Res Vet Sci 2024; 171:105208. [PMID: 38458045 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2024.105208] [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: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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In this study, the effect of intaking hydrogen-rich water (HRW) on the metabolic profile of Gurcu goats during the peripartum period and the survival/growth performance of kids were evaluated. Twenty-three pregnant goats were divided into two groups 21-23 days before the due date. Group 1 (G1, n = 10) was given HRW from day 21 before delivery until day 21 after delivery. Group 2 (G2, n = 13) served as the control. Blood samples were weekly taken from 21 days before delivery until 21 days after delivery. Hydrogen-rich water increased serum glucose concentration on the delivery day more than in G2 (P = 0.016). Hydrogen-rich water decreased serum total cholesterol (P = 0.02) and creatinine (P = 0.05) concentration at delivery. Group effect and time effect were significant in triglyceride (P < 0.001, P = 0.001, respectively) and albumin (P < 0.001, P = 0.002, respectively) concentration. Aspartate transaminase decreased towards the delivery day in G1 (P < 0.05). Serum non-esterified fatty acids concentration was lower in G1 than in G2, but there was no significant differences (P > 0.05). Beta-hydroxybutyric acid concentration an increased in both groups during the prepartum period, although there was no significance (P > 0.05). Hydrogen-rich water did not affect the birth weight and growth performance of the kids (P > 0.05), but it increased their survival rates and overall health, although there was no significance (P > 0.05). In conclusion, HRW may have an impact on the metabolic profiles during the peripartum period and have a positive effect on lipid profiles. Additionally, intaking HRW to goats during the peripartum period may improve the health and survival of kids and reduce their mortality.
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- Mushap Kuru
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafkas University, Kars, Türkiye.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafkas University, Kars, Türkiye
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- Department of Animal Breeding and Husbandry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafkas University, Kars, Türkiye
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- Department of Animal Breeding and Husbandry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafkas University, Kars, Türkiye
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafkas University, Kars, Türkiye
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- Research Center for Redox Applications in Foods, Iğdır University, Iğdır, Türkiye; Innovative Food Technologies Development, Application, and Research Center, Iğdır University, Iğdır, Türkiye; Department of Food Engineering, Iğdır University, Iğdır, Türkiye
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- Research Center for Redox Applications in Foods, Iğdır University, Iğdır, Türkiye; Innovative Food Technologies Development, Application, and Research Center, Iğdır University, Iğdır, Türkiye; Department of Nutrition and Dietetic, Faculty of Health Sciences, Iğdır University, Iğdır, Türkiye
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Zamuner F, Leury BJ, DiGiacomo K. Review: Feeding strategies for rearing replacement dairy goats - from birth to kidding. Animal 2023; 17:100853. [PMID: 37271015 DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2023.100853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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Goat kid rearing is a key profit driver and the cornerstone of future herd productivity in dairy systems. As goat kids get older, and progress from liquid (i.e., colostrum, milk) to solid feed (i.e., concentrate, hay, pasture), there is a reduction not only in feed cost but also in labour cost, disease susceptibility and mortality rates. Hence, research on rearing dairy goats has traditionally focused on improving early neonatal performance. However, recent research reveals that early-life nutrition may have long-term effects, and consequently, impact the lifetime productive performance and health of dairy goats. Therefore, this literature review has collected research on the various aspects of rearing replacement dairy goat kids in different production systems. It summarises research on areas such as colostrum management (i.e., colostrum quality, time, volume and frequency of colostrum feeding), liquid feeding in preweaned kids (i.e., maternal suckling vs artificial, restricted vs unrestricted), weaning strategies (i.e., abrupt vs step-down), and postweaning to postpubertal nutrition in replacement dairy goats, whilst highlighting gaps in the existing literature, and areas where it would be beneficial to refine and validate current recommendations. Such information can be used in the development of management plans to maximise the benefits of early-life nutrition on the long-term productivity of dairy goats.
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- F Zamuner
- Faculty of Science - The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia.
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- Faculty of Science - The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- Faculty of Science - The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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Mongini A, Van Saun RJ. Pregnancy Toxemia in Sheep and Goats. Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract 2023; 39:275-291. [PMID: 37032302 DOI: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2023.02.010] [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: 04/11/2023] Open
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Pregnancy toxemia is a common metabolic disease of late pregnant ewes and does, which potentially has devastating impacts on health and performance. This metabolic syndrome is not only one of over conditioned animals but is more typically associated with inadequate energy intake to support pregnancy requirements leading to body protein and fat mobilization. Blood chemistries provide insight into diagnosis and possibly may predict responsiveness to treatment and outcome. Early recognition of the disease with appropriate intervention is the best approach to minimizing the impact of this disease in the sheep flock or goat herd.
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- Andrea Mongini
- M&M Veterinary Practice, Inc, Ewetopia Dairy, Inc, Denair, CA, USA
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- Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, College of Agricultural Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, 108C Animal, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Building, University Park, PA 16802-3500, USA.
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Methionine Supplementation during Pregnancy of Goats Improves Kids' Birth Weight, Body Mass Index, and Postnatal Growth Pattern. BIOLOGY 2022; 11:biology11071065. [PMID: 36101442 PMCID: PMC9312974 DOI: 10.3390/biology11071065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The last third of gestation is a period of high energy and protein demand for the dam to support fetal growth and the following onset of lactation. Methionine is an essential amino acid that contributes to protein formation, fetal development, and milk synthesis; thus, is likely to have positive effects on the weight and size of the newborn and, afterward, milk yield and milk composition, which may improve growth patterns of the progeny. To test these hypotheses, we used 60 pregnant multiparous Alpine goats with similar live weights and gestational ages (~Day 100 of pregnancy; Mean ± SD; 1410 ± 14 days old and 50.4 ± 6.6 kg) and were separated into two groups: control and supplemented with the delivery. Treatments were T-MET (n = 30; received 1% herbal methionine Optimethione® dry matter based on from Day 100 of the pregnancy to delivery) or T-CTL (n = 30; served as the control and did not receive methionine). The methionine powder provided individual supplementation and was adjusted every week as the live weight and dry matter intake changed. At birth, the weight, body mass index (BMI), birth type, and sex of the kids were determined. Subsequently, the progeny was weighed weekly up to weaning. Two weeks after parturition, the milk composition was recorded weekly, and the milk yield was recorded monthly. The maternal live weight at the start (Mean ± SEM; T-CTL: 50.5 ± 1.1 vs. T-MET: 50.3 ± 1.3 kg) and end (T-CTL: 54.2 ± 1.3 vs. T-MET: 52.8 ± 1.4 kg) of the experiment did not differ statistically among treatments (p > 0.05); however, daily live weight changes tended to differ between groups (T-CTL: 73 ± 10 vs. T-MET: 51 ± 7 g day−1; p = 0.06). The birth weight (T-CTL: 3.1 ± 0.1 vs. T-MET: 3.5 ± 0.1 kg; p < 0.001), daily live weight change (T-CTL: 121 ± 6 vs. T-MET: 141 ± 6 g day−1; p < 0.01), and weaning weight (T-CTL: 8.3 ± 0.2 vs. T-MET: 9.3 ± 0.3 kg; p < 0.01) differed between treatments. The BMI at birth (T-CTL: 0.28 ± 0.01 vs. T-MET: 0.3 ± 0.01 units kg m−2; p < 0.01) and at weaning (T-CTL: 0.85 ± 0.1 kg vs. T-MET: 1.00 ± 0.06 units kg m−2; p < 0.05) differed between treatments. Milk components (protein, fat, lactose, and solids non-fat) and milk yield were similar between treatments (p > 0.05). It is concluded that the inclusion of methionine in the maternal goat diet during the last third of gestation increases the birth and growth variables of the progeny but without significant influence on the milk yield and composition.
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Ding H, Li Y, Zhao C, Yang Y, Xiong C, Zhang D, Feng S, Wu J, Wang X. Rutin Supplementation Reduces Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Apoptosis of Mammary Gland in Sheep During the Transition Period. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:907299. [PMID: 35711805 PMCID: PMC9196631 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.907299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Rutin, a common dietary flavonoid, exhibits remarkable pharmacological activities such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory functions. Metabolic stress in mammals during the transition period affects mammary gland health. The aim of this experiment was to evaluate the protective effect of rutin supplementing against metabolic stress in the mammary glands of sheep during the transition period, particularly after parturition. Transition Hu sheep (2-3 years old with 62.90 ± 2.80 kg) were randomly divided into three groups, the control group was fed a diet without rutin, while rutin (50 and 100 mg/kg body weight/day) was administered to the two treatment groups (-28 day to +28 day relative to parturition). Serum and blood samples were collected from jugular vein on days -14, -7, +1, +2, +7, +14, +21, +28 relative to parturition. Mammary tissue biopsy samples of four sheep from the treatment group were harvested on day +28 postpartum. Compared to that in the control group, rutin supplementation resulted in lower β-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA) while increasing the concentrations of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) and globulin after lactation. Furthermore, rutin treatment led to lower hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and malonaldehyde (MDA) levels, resulting in increased catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and total antioxidant potential (T-AOC). Compared to that in the control group, rutin inhibits the mRNA expression of inflammatory markers such as tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α). In addition, rutin markedly downregulated the ratio of phosphorylated NF-κB p65 (p-p65) to total NF-κB p65 (p65). Meanwhile, rutin supplementation resulted in high mRNA abundance of the nuclear factor erythroid 2-like 2 (NFE2L2, formerly NRF2) and its target gene, heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), which plays critical roles in maintaining the redox balance of the mammary gland. Furthermore, rutin treatment lowered the levels of various downstream apoptotic markers, including Bax, caspase3 and caspase9, while upregulating anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 protein. These data indicate the positive effect of rutin against inflammation, oxidative stress status, and anti-apoptotic activity in the mammary gland. The mechanism underlying these responses merits further study.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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Ghavipanje N, Fathi Nasri MH, Farhangfar SH, Ghiasi SE, Vargas-Bello-Pérez E. The Impact of Dietary Berberine Supplementation during the Transition Period on Blood Parameters, Antioxidant Indicators and Fatty Acids Profile in Colostrum and Milk of Dairy Goats. Vet Sci 2022; 9:76. [PMID: 35202329 PMCID: PMC8874883 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci9020076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of berberine (BBR) supplementation on productivity, antioxidant markers, and the fatty acid (FA) profile in the colostrum and milk of goats. Twenty-four primiparous Saanen goats were supplemented with 0, 1, 2, and 4 g/d (per goat) of BBR in control (CON), BBR1, BBR2, and BBR4 groups (n = 6 per group), respectively, from 21 days before expected kidding to 21 days after parturition. Blood sampling was carried out at -21, -14, -7, 0, 7, 14, and 21 d relative to delivery. Colostrum was collected within the first and second milking (d 1 of lactation), and milk was harvested weekly after kidding. Both BBR2 and BBR4 increased dry matter intake (DMI) (p ≤ 0.05) and energy balance (EB) as well as colostrum and milk production. Both BBR2 and BBR4 decreased (p ≤ 0.05) plasma levels of cholesterol, haptoglobin, and ceruloplasmin, while elevating the plasma albumin and paraoxonase (p ≤ 0.05), which may indicate that BBR mitigates inflammation during the transition period. BBR reduced (p ≤ 0.05) malondialdehyde (MDA) and increased (p ≤ 0.05) total antioxidant capacity (TAC), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and catalase (CAT) in blood, colostrum, and milk. Concentrations of de novo fatty acid in colostrum and milk were increased (p ≤ 0.05) with both BBR2 and BBR4. Free fatty acid (FFA) concentration in colostrum and milk fat were lower (p ≤ 0.05) in BBR2 and BBR4 compared to CON. The concentration of saturated fatty acids (SFAs) in colostrum and milk fat increased (p ≤ 0.05) with BBR2 and BBR4, while unsaturated fatty acids (USFAs) decreased (p ≤ 0.05) in milk. In summary, supplementation with at least 2 g/d BBR may enhance the EB and antioxidant status of dairy goats.
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- Navid Ghavipanje
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Birjand, Birjand 97175-331, Iran; (M.H.F.N.); (S.H.F.); (S.E.G.)
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Birjand, Birjand 97175-331, Iran; (M.H.F.N.); (S.H.F.); (S.E.G.)
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Birjand, Birjand 97175-331, Iran; (M.H.F.N.); (S.H.F.); (S.E.G.)
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Birjand, Birjand 97175-331, Iran; (M.H.F.N.); (S.H.F.); (S.E.G.)
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, DK-1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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Ghavipanje N, Fathi Nasri MH, Farhangfar SH, Ghiasi SE, Vargas-Bello-Pérez E. Pre- and Post-partum Berberine Supplementation in Dairy Goats as a Novel Strategy to Mitigate Oxidative Stress and Inflammation. Front Vet Sci 2021; 8:743455. [PMID: 34722705 PMCID: PMC8552069 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.743455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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As in dairy cattle, goats during the transition period face risk factors, in particular negative energy balance (NEB), inflammation, and impairment of the antioxidant response. The current study determined the effects of pre- and post-partum berberine (BBR) supplementation on antioxidant status and inflammation response during the transition period in dairy goats. Twenty-four primiparous Saanen goats were randomly divided into four groups: control (CON, without BBR) and supplemented with 1 g/day BBR (BBR1), 2 g/day BBR (BBR2), or 4 g/day BBR (BBR4). The blood samples were collected weekly from 21 days pre-partum to 21 days post-partum. Compared with CON, supplementation with either BBR2 or BBR4 decreased (P ≤ 0.05) the levels of plasma non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) at kidding and thereafter an increased (P ≤ 0.05) the plasma levels of glucose and insulin. Following BBR ingestion, blood antioxidant status elevated throughout the transition period, so that total antioxidant capacity (TAC), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase activity were increased (P ≤ 0.05) and plasma malondialdehyde (MDA) was decreased (P ≤ 0.05). Likewise, paraoxonase (PON) was reduced (P ≤ 0.05) in goats fed BBR2 and BBR4. The levels of haptoglobin, ceruloplasmin, and bilirubin were reduced (P ≤ 0.05) by BBR2 and BBR4 immediately before kidding and thereafter. The results demonstrated that supplementation of either 2 or 4 g/day BBR enhanced antioxidant capacity and immune function of transition goats and improved post-partum performance showing its beneficial effect to mitigate oxidative stress and inflammation during the transition period in dairy goats.
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- Navid Ghavipanje
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark
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Zamuner F, Cameron A, Leury B, DiGiacomo K. Comparison of measures of insulin sensitivity in early-lactation dairy goats. JDS COMMUNICATIONS 2021; 2:300-304. [PMID: 36338381 PMCID: PMC9623728 DOI: 10.3168/jdsc.2021-0095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This experiment aimed to investigate the correlations between surrogate indices of insulin resistance (IR)-namely, the homeostasis model of IR, the quantitative insulin sensitivity check index, and the revised quantitative insulin sensitivity check index-and measures of IR obtained from an intravenous glucose tolerance test (IVGTT) performed in early-lactation dairy goats. Saanen goats (n = 26) with varying levels of milk production (1.7-4.8 kg/d) were selected and underwent an IVGTT on 43 ± 0.7 d postpartum (mean ± standard deviation). Data from the IVGTT were fitted in the minimal model to calculate parameters of glucose-insulin dynamics such as insulin sensitivity index and acute insulin response to glucose. Surrogate indices were computed using the average of the IVGTT basal samples. Correlation analysis revealed no relationship between surrogate indices of IR and measures of IR derived from the IVGTT (e.g., insulin sensitivity index, glucose clearance rate, glucose area under the curve). Therefore, our results suggest that surrogate indices of IR are not suitable for assessing the insulin sensitivity of peripheral tissue in early-lactation goats.
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- F. Zamuner
- Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- Meredith Dairy Pty Ltd., Meredith, Victoria 3333, Australia
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- Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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Surrogate Indexes of Insulin Resistance in Dairy Goats: Transitional Variation in Subclinical Hyperketonemia. Vet Sci 2021; 8:vetsci8060102. [PMID: 34204107 PMCID: PMC8227330 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci8060102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 05/30/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Background: Dairy goats are highly susceptible to subclinical hyperketonemia (SCHK) during the transition period. This study aimed to compare the variation in metabolic parameters and surrogate indexes of insulin resistance (sIR) between goats with SCHK and clinically healthy (HEAL) goats during the transition period. Methods: Twenty Guanzhong dairy goats were assorted to HEAL (n = 10) and SCHK (n = 10) groups according to the blood β-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA) concentrations. The blood samples were taken from the jugular vein of each goat at −3, −2, −1, 0 (partum), +1, +2, and +3 weeks relative to kidding to analyses GLU and INS. The sIR was calculated from blood metabolic parameters. Results: Compared with the HEAL goats, the insulin concentrations were significantly higher in SCHK goats during the first three weeks postpartum. The QUICKI, revised QUICKI (RQUICKI), and RQUICKIBHBA were significantly lower in goats with SCHK at 1 week postpartum, while the homeostasis model assessment-IR (HOMA-IR) was significantly higher. Conclusion: Goats with SCHK made more efforts through elevated insulin levels at early lactation than HEAL goats, thereby maintaining the normal glucose concentrations.
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Tosto MSL, Santos SA, Filho RDCP, Rodrigues TCGDC, Nicory IMC, de Carvalho GGP, Bittencourt RF, Ayres MCC, Pereira TCDJ. Metabolic and behavior changings during the transition period as predictors of calving proximity and welfare of dairy goats. Vet Anim Sci 2021; 11:100168. [PMID: 33598586 PMCID: PMC7868806 DOI: 10.1016/j.vas.2021.100168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This Research aimed to evaluate the metabolic status and behavior changes during the transition period in dairy goats from three breeds, under tropical conditions. Thirty multiparous female goats were kept in pens, distributed randomly by breeds. Infrared cameras were fitted in the pens to monitor the animals, and its activities were recorded. Goats displayed varied idle, standing, walking, and feeding behaviors at kidding day (P < 0.10) when compared with the days after and before. Agnostic interactions prevailed between 3.33 and 7.98% of the time on the day of kidding. There was a day effect for the exploratory activities (P < 0.10), where the most exploratory activities were observed on the day of kidding. The milk production and fat content differed according to breed and lactation week. Collective pens for lactating goats, kept in a tropical environment, do not compromise the social behavior and welfare.
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- Manuela Silva Libânio Tosto
- Corresponding author. Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Bahia, Adhemar de Barros Avenue, 500, Ondina, Zipcode 40170-110, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
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Wang MY, Li Y, Gao M, Song LW, Xu M, Zhao XL, Jia Y, Zhao M, Sun YY, Hu HL. Effects of subacute ruminal acidosis on colon epithelial morphological structure, permeability, and expression of key tight junction proteins in dairy goats. J Dairy Sci 2021; 104:4260-4270. [PMID: 33485680 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-18738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The hindgut epithelial barrier plays an important role in maintaining absorption and immune homeostasis in ruminants. However, little information is available on changes in colon epithelial barrier structure and function following grain-induced subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA). The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of grain-induced SARA on colon epithelial morphological structure, permeability, and gene expression involved in epithelial barrier function. Twelve mid-lactating (136 ± 2 d in milk; milk yield = 1.68 ± 0.15 kg/d) Saanen dairy goats with 62.13 ± 4.76 kg of body weight were randomly divided into either the control (CON) treatment (n = 6) or SARA treatment (n = 6). The CON goats were fed a basal diet with a nonfiber carbohydrates to neutral detergent fiber ratio of 1.15 for 60 d. The SARA goats were fed 4 diets with increasing nonfiber carbohydrates to neutral detergent fiber ratio at 1.15, 1.49, 2.12, and 2.66 to induce SARA, with each diet (referred to as period) being fed for 15 d, including 12 d for adaptation and 3 d for sampling. Continuous ruminal pH recordings were used to diagnose the severity of SARA. Additionally, colonic tissues were collected to evaluate the epithelial morphological structure, permeability, and expression of tight junction proteins using transmission electron microscopy, Ussing chamber, quantitative real-time PCR, and Western blotting. Profound disruption in the colonic epithelium was mainly manifested as the electron density of tight junctions decreased, intercellular space widened, and mitochondria swelled in SARA goats. Colon epithelial short-circuit current, tissue conductance, and the mucosal-to-serosal flux of fluorescein isothiocyanate-dextran 4 kDa were increased and potential difference was decreased in SARA goats compared with CON goats. Subacute ruminal acidosis increased mRNA and protein expression levels of CLDN1 and OCLN in the colonic epithelium. Overall, the data of the present study demonstrate that SARA can impair the barrier function of the colonic epithelium at both structural and functional levels, which is associated with severe epithelial structural damage and increased permeability and changes in the expression of tight junction proteins.
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- M Y Wang
- Institute of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Inner Mongolia Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Hohhot, 010031, P.R. China; College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, P.R. China; College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P.R. China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Inner Mongolia Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Hohhot, 010031, P.R. China; College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, P.R. China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Inner Mongolia Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Hohhot, 010031, P.R. China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Inner Mongolia Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Hohhot, 010031, P.R. China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, P.R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P.R. China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, P.R. China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Inner Mongolia Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Hohhot, 010031, P.R. China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, P.R. China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Inner Mongolia Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Hohhot, 010031, P.R. China.
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Zamuner F, Cameron AWN, Carpenter EK, Leury BJ, DiGiacomo K. Endocrine and metabolic responses to glucose, insulin, and adrenocorticotropin infusions in early-lactation dairy goats of high and low milk yield. J Dairy Sci 2020; 103:12045-12058. [PMID: 32981734 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-18625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
Abstract
This experiment aimed to examine endocrine and metabolic responses to glucose, insulin, and adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) infusions in early-lactation dairy goats of different levels of milk production (LMP). Goats were grouped as either high (HY; 4.0 L/d, n = 13) or low milk yield (LY; 2.4 L/d, n = 13). Individual milk yield (L/d) and dry matter intake (DMI; kg/d) were measured daily. Concentration (mM) of glucose, fatty acids, and β-hydroxybutyrate, percent of milk fat and protein, body weight (BW; kg), and body condition score (BCS) were assessed weekly (from 2-6 wk postpartum). An intravenous glucose tolerance test (IVGTT), an insulin tolerance test (ITT), and an ACTH stimulation test were carried out at 43, 44, and 45 ± 0.7 d in milk, respectively. The HY goats had greater milk yield (+67%), energy-corrected milk (ECM; +70%), DMI (+28%), ratio of ECM output to metabolic BW (+67%), and feed efficiency (+25%), but lesser BCS than LY goats (2.4 vs. 2.6). The DMI (% of BW) was moderately correlated with ECM (r = 0.70) and negatively correlated with BCS (r = -0.57). At the time of the IVGTT, HY goats had lesser basal insulin and glucose than LY goats. However, results from IVGTT and ITT indicate that the sensitivity of peripheral tissues to insulin was unaffected by LMP. Compared with LY, HY goats had lesser insulin secretion (-52%) and greater insulin clearance rate (+47%) after glucose infusion. The ITT and ACTH stimulation test results show that both the growth hormone response to insulin and the cortisol response to ACTH were unaffected by LMP. Also, basal plasma concentrations of GH and cortisol were not correlated with glucose and fatty acids concentrations or any performance traits. Collectively, our results suggest that differences between HY and LY goats, concerning milk yield and feed efficiency, were probably more closely related to differences in insulin secretion and clearance than to differences in peripheral tissue responsiveness to the effects of catabolic and anabolic hormones.
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- F Zamuner
- Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, the University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia.
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- Meredith Dairy Pty Ltd., 106 Cameron Rd, Meredith, Victoria 3333, Australia
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- Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, the University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia; Meredith Dairy Pty Ltd., 106 Cameron Rd, Meredith, Victoria 3333, Australia
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- Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, the University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, the University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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