American Association of Bovine Practitioners Conference Proceedings · 2005 · 13 citations · 0 references
AgricultureDairy ScienceVeterinary PhysiologyLactationLactation PhysiologyRuminant NutritionColostrum BiologyColostrum CompositionDairy Cow NutritionLactation NutritionNutritional Regulation Of LactationRuminant Metabolic DiseasesHomeostatic AdaptationMineral Content Of ColostrumMineral Deficiency In MilkMineral Metabolism DisordersMineral Metabolism In LactationPeriparturient DiseasePeriparturient DisordersSerum Micronutrient Concentrations
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.