Resistance or Susceptibility to Production-Related Metabolic Diseases (PRMDs) Can be Predicted with Fecal and Erythrocyte Isotopic Signatures

Authors

  • B. L. Roeder BYU Veterinary Clinic, Department of Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602
  • N. Yamada BYU Veterinary Clinic, Department of Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602
  • J. C. A. Ford BYU Veterinary Clinic, Department of Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602
  • S. Maharjan Department of Microbiology & Molecular Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602
  • J. D. Nguyen Department of Microbiology & Molecular Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602
  • D. L. Eggett Department of Statistics, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20114063

Keywords:

RBC isotopic signatures, close-up, parturient, N SIA, resistance, susceptibility, PRMD, Production-Related Metabolic Diseases

Abstract

Feces and RBC isotopic signatures in close-up and parturient cows correctly classified -75% as healthy or at PRMD risk. Measuring C and N SIA as a management tool during the peripartum period may provide an economical method to identify cow resistance or susceptibility to PRMD, for retention, breeding, early treatment intervention, or culling decisions to increase profit margins.

Cover image of the 44th Conference Proceedings: photo of the skyline of St. Louis, Missouri, site of the 2011 AABP Conference. Yellow background.

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Published

2011-09-22

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2011

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