Serum and ovarian follicular fluid concentrations of interleukin (IL)-1 beta, glucose, and NEFA in lactating dairy cows with cystic ovarian follicles

Authors

  • T. R. Egan University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801
  • D. A. V. Acosta University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801; Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
  • C. Skenandore University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801
  • S. Sulzberger University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801
  • M. N. Corrêa Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
  • D. French University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801
  • F. C. Cardoso University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20153645

Keywords:

Follicular cysts, dairy cattle, estrous cycle, economic losses, infertility, ovarian, IL-1-beta, IL1B, metabolites

Abstract

Follicular cysts are an important disorder affecting 5 to 30% of dairy cows that leads to abnormal estrous cycle behavior and economic losses due to infertility. The underlying causes of follicular cysts are not fully understood, and responses to therapeutic strategies have been inconsistent. Therefore, veterinarians face challenges in treating cystic ovarian follicles in dairy cattle. The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of the pro-inflammatory mediator IL-1-beta (IL1B) and select metabolites found in blood and follicular fluid from 2 groups of cows.

Cover image of the 48th Conference Proceedings: An image of Dr. Fred Gingrich II dressed in a red shirt and overalls and standing in front of dairy cows in a barn interior. Yellow background.

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Published

2015-09-17

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2015

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