Distribution Characteristics and Sampling Strategy Considerations for Plasma Non-Esterified Fatty Acid (NEPA) Testing in Late-Gestation Dairy Cows

Authors

  • Thomas H. Herdt Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences and Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824
  • Paul C. Bartlett Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19985732

Keywords:

negative energy balance, plasma NEFA concentration, postpartum disease

Abstract

Prepartum negative energy balance, as estimated by plasma NEFA concentration, is a demonstrated, positive risk factor for postpartum disease in dairy cows.1,2 Thus, determination of plasma NEFA concentration is potentially valuable for nutritional monitoring and disease risk assessment in late-gestation cows.

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Published

1998-09-24

Issue

1998

Section

Research Summaries - Dairy I & II