Smooth transition from pregnancy to lactation is important for high productive and
reproductive performance during later postpartum period in dairy animals. On the other …

The glucose metabolism is of major interest in all living mammals because certain vitally
important cell types (erythrocytes, brain cells, and kidney cells) have to rely on glucose as …

The 6 to 8-week period centered on parturition, known as the transition or periparturient
period, is critical to welfare and profitability of individual cows. Fertility of high-producing …

The periparturient period in dairy cows is associated with alterations in insulin action in
peripheral tissues; however, the molecular mechanism underlying this process is not …

Reduced oocyte and embryo quality are recognised as major factors in the problem of
disappointing fertility in high producing dairy cows. This review aims to shed more light on …

To study the effect of time and different forms of hyperketonemia, with or without puerperal
metritis, on insulin and glucose responses, 31 Holstein cows were subjected to glucose …

The objectives were to identify risk factors for and to quantify the effect of postpartum
anovulation on reproductive performance in dairy cows. Data from 2,178 Holstein cows in 6 …

The peripartal period is characterized by dramatic alterations in metabolism and function of
key tissues such as liver, adipose and mammary. Metabolic regulation relies partly on …

Overfeeding energy in the dry period can affect glucose metabolism and the energy balance
of transition dairy cows with potential detrimental effects on the ability to successfully adapt …

In the transition period from late gestation to early lactation, dairy cows undergo tremendous
metabolic changes. Insulin is a relevant antilipolytic factor. Decreasing serum concentrations …