Effects of maternal supplementation with an injectable trace mineral on subsequent calf performance and inflammatory response1.

ABSTRACT: Newly weaned, commercial Angus steers [body weight (BW) = 204 ± 19 kg; n = 24; 12 steers from dams administered an injectable trace mineral (MM; Mulimin90) and 12 steers from control (CON) dams] were utilized to determine the effects of maternal supplementation with an injectable trace mineral on the inflammatory response of subsequent steers subjected to a lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenge at the initiation of a 42-d receiving period. On day -2 steers were weaned, and the following day, shipped 354 km to the Beef Cattle and Sheep Field Laboratory in Urbana, IL. On day 0, steers were administered an intravenous LPS challenge. Body temperature and blood samples were collected from steers prior to LPS administration (0 h) and again at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 h. Blood samples were analyzed

SUBMITTER: Stokes RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6827413 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature