Changes in haematological and serum biochemical parameter concentrations from the day of calving to ketosis onset in Holstein dairy cows during the postpartum period.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dairy cows commonly experience a negative energy balance (NEB) during early lactation as energy demands for maintenance and milk production exceed intake. Although most cows metabolically adapt to NEB and avoid ketosis, those that fail to adapt develop ketosis, which disrupts metabolism and reduces productivity. Haematological and serum biochemical parameters are crucial for understanding these metabolic disruptions. However, limited research has examined how these parameters change from calving to ketosis onset. This study aimed to investigate these changes, identify parameters associated with ketosis classification, and evaluate their implications for dairy cow health. Blood samples were collected from the jugular vein of Holstein cows and β-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA) was

SUBMITTER: Ha S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11921612 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature