Changes in biomarkers of nutrient metabolism, inflammation, and oxidative stress in dairy cows during the transition into the early dry period

Metabolic stress occurs in dairy cows when physiologic homeostasis is disrupted as a consequence of aberrant nutrient metabolism, chronic inflammation, and oxidative stress. Early-lactation cows that suffer from metabolic stress are susceptible to health disorders that cause significant production losses. However, there is little information regarding the occurrence and effect of metabolic stress during involution. Therefore, the purpose of this...