Serum Mineral Concentrations and Risk of Periparturient Disease

Authors

  • R. J. Van Saun Department of Veterinary Science, College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State University, University Park, PA
  • Amy Todd Department of Dairy and Animal Science, College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State University, University Park, PA
  • G. A. Varga Department of Dairy and Animal Science, College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State University, University Park, PA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20054845

Keywords:

mineral concentrations, transition, animal health, disease condition, periparturient metabolic diseases

Abstract

Serum mineral concentrations are very dynamic around the time of calving as homeostatic mechanisms are altered to facilitate transition into lactation or mineral is lost to colostrum formation. If homeostatic control or reserve mobilization are unable to maintain normal physiologic mineral concentrations, a variety of periparturient metabolic diseases may occur. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship of serum mineral concentration around the time of calving to animal health status and specific disease conditions.

Cover image of the 38th Conference Proceedings: A cow nuzzles her newborn calf in a stall with straw bedding. Both are content. Yellow background.

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Published

2005-09-24

Issue

2005

Section

Research Summaries 2