Evaluation of Neutrophil Function in Periparturient Dairy Cattle

Authors

  • G. J. Stevenson Department of Population Medicine, 2Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1
  • T. Duffield Department of Population Medicine, 2Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1
  • J. L. Caswell Department of Population Medicine, 2Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20025053

Keywords:

periparturient period, metabolic disease, immune function, neutrophil

Abstract

The periparturient period in dairy cattle is associated with increased incidence of several metabolic diseases. It has been hypothesized that reduced immune function may play an important role in the increased risk of certain diseases during this time period. This study examined neutrophil function of periparturient cows.

Cover image of the 35th Conference Proceedings: Holstein cows standing in a row at a fence. A small group of cattle are bunched together in a pen. Yellow background.

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Published

2002-09-26

Issue

2002

Section

Research Summaries - Dairy II