Effect of induced subclinical hypocalcemia (SCH) on dry matter intake, energy status, and immune-cell function in dairy cows

Authors

  • N. Martinez Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • C. A. Risco Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • L. D. P. Sinedino Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • R. S. Bisinotto Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • J. P. Driver Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • J. E. P. Santos Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20133805

Keywords:

subclinical hypocalcemia, immune, dairy cattle

Abstract

Objectives were to create a model to induce subclinical hypocalcemia (SCH) (blood ionized calcium [Ca2+] < 1.0 mM), and to study the effects of induced SCH on clinical parameters and function of innate and adaptive immune cells in dairy cows.

Cover image of the 46th Conference Proceedings: An image of cattle standing in a field during th day. They are looking rather indignantly at the camera. Yellow background.

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Published

2013-09-19

Issue

2013

Section

Research Summaries 1

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