The transition period of dairy cattle is characterized by dramatic changes in metabolism and
host defense mechanisms that are associated with increased disease. Intense lipid …

Ten multiparous Holstein cows were used to determine the effects of negative energy
balance (NEB) on the immune response to a Streptococcus uberis (strain O140J) mastitis …

Milk fever and subclinical hypocalcemia are the most important macro-mineral metabolic
disorders that affect transition dairy cows. Many studies have shown that cows with …

Background Failure to expel fetal membranes within 24 h of calving is a pathological
condition defined as retained placenta (RP). The objective of this investigation was to …

Simple Summary Proper reproductive efficiency is decisive to achieving adequate
profitability in dairy farms. However, uterine pathologies such as subclinical endometritis …

Objective—To identify serum biochemical and hematologic variables, as measured in the
week before parturition, that predict postpartum retention of the placenta (RP) in dairy cows …

The transport of lipids across mammary gland epithelial cells (MEC) determines milk lipid
content and composition. We investigated the expression of lipid transporters and their …

Background Retained placenta (RP) is a prevalent disorder in cattle with many health-
related and economic costs for the farm owners. Its etiology has not been clarified yet and …

Retained placenta (RP) occurs frequently in dairy cattle but little is known about the
pathogenic or prognostic role of the hematological changes in this disease. This …

One of the most common problems seen during the post-parturient period of high-yielding
dairy cows is retained placenta (RP). It causes important economic losses due to decreased …