Diferentes fontes energéticas durante o período de transição de vacas primíparas e os seus efeitos sobre metabólitos sanguíneos e hormônios / Different energy sources during the primiparous dairy cow transition period and its effects on blood metabolites and hormones

Objetivou-se com este estudo comparar os efeitos do fornecimento de dietas glicogênicas ou lipogênicas sobre metabolitos sanguíneos e hormônios em vacas primíparas (n=40) durante o período de transição. Os animais foram aleatoriamente distribuídos em quatro tratamentos: controle, sais de cálcio de ácidos graxos poli-insaturados (Megalac-E, 100g pré-parto e 250g pós-parto), soja tostada (400g pré-parto e 800g pós-parto) e propilenoglicol (300ml pré e pós-parto). Os suplementos foram fornecidos individualmente. Foram realizadas coletas de sangue para determinação das concentrações plasmáticas de insulina, glicose, ácidos graxos não esterificados (AGNE) e IGF-I. As concentrações de insulina e de glicose foram maiores nos animais do tratamento com sais de cálcio de ácidos graxos poli-insaturados. A maior concentração de AGNE foi observada no grupo controle. A concentração plasmática de IGF-I foi mais elevada para os animais do tratamento que receberam suplementos lipogênicos. A adição de sais de cálcio de ácidos graxos poli-insaturados a dieta foi capaz de amenizar as mudanças hormonais e metabólicas características do período de transição.(AU)

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of glycogenic supply or lipogenic diets on blood metabolites and hormones in primiparous dairy cows (n=40) during the transition period. The animals were randomly assigned to four treatments: control, calcium salts of polyunsaturated fatty acids (Megalac-E, 100g prepartum and 250g postpartum), roasted soybeans (400g prepartum and 800g postpartum) and propylene glycol (300ml pre- and postpartum). The supplements were provided individually. Blood samples were taken to determine plasma concentrations of insulin, glucose, non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) and IGF-I. The glucose and insulin concentrations were higher in calcium salts of polyunsaturated fatty acids treatment. The highest concentration of NEFA was observed in the control group. The plasma concentrations of IGF-I were higher for the treatments with lipogenic supplements. Adding calcium salts of polyunsaturated fatty acids diet was able to ease the hormonal and metabolic changes of the transition period features.(AU)

Incidência de doenças no pós-parto de primíparas da raça holandesa alimentadas com diferentes fontes energéticas durante o período de transição / Disease incidence in the postpartum period of primiparous Holstein cows fed diets with different energetic sources during the transition period

Avaliaram-se o efeito da adição de diferentes fontes energéticas na dieta de vacas primíparas leiteiras, durante o período de transição, sobre a produção e a composição do leite, as ocorrências clínicas no pós-parto e sua relação com as concentrações plasmáticas de ácidos graxos não esterificados (AGNE). Foram utilizadas 50 vacas primíparas da raça Holandesa no período de 28 dias antes da data prevista do parto até o 21º dia pós-parto. Os animais foram designados aos grupos: controle, Megalac- E®, soja tostada (ST) ou propileno glicol (PG). Avaliações clínicas foram realizadas todos os dias. Amostras de sangue foram coletadas no pré e pós parto, antes da primeira alimentação do dia, para avaliação de AGNE. Os grupos Megalac- E® e propileno glicol apresentaram maior volume de leite corrigido para 3,5 por cento de gordura (LCG 3,5 por cento) em relação ao grupo soja tostada (P=0,05). Nos grupos controle, Megalac- E® e soja tostada, os valores de AGNE aumentaram até o parto, seguidos de queda após o parto. Essa queda foi menos acentuada no grupo-controle, que apresentou equação de regressão quadrática, estando associado à maior incidência de afecções no pós-parto. O grupo Megalac-E® apresentou comportamento cúbico, o soja tostada hiperbólico, e o propileno glicol quadrático.

The purpose of this trial was to evaluate the effect of different energy sources added to the diet over milk production and composition, disease incidence during postpartum period and its relationship to NEFA concentrations during the transition period. Fifty primiparous Holstein dairy cows were used from 28 days before the expected calving date until 21 days postpartum. Cows were randomly distributed in four groups, being: control, Megalac- E®, toasted soybean (TS) and propylene glycol (PG). Clinical evaluations were performed during all experimental days. Blood samples were collected in pre and postpartum periods, before the first feeding of sampling day in order to determine NEFA prolife. Megalac- E® and propylene glicol groups showed greater milk production corrected to 3.5 percent fat compared to group toasted soybean (P=0.05). In control groups, Megalac-E® and toasted soybean values of NEFA increased until delivery and then decreased. This decrease was less pronounced in the control group that showed a quadratic regression equation associated with higher incidence of postpartum disorders. The Megalac-E® group showed a cubic model, the toasted soybean hyperbolic and propylene glycol quadratic equations.

Effect of Dietary Fat Supplementation during Late Pregnancy and First Six Months of Lactation on Maternal and Infant Vitamin A Status in Rural Bangladesh.

Dietary fat intake is extremely low in most communities with vitamin A deficiency. However, its role in vitamin A status of pregnant and lactating women is poorly understood. The aim of the study was to examine the effect of supplementing women with fat from mid-/late pregnancy until six months postpartum on their vitamin A status and that of their infants. Women recruited at 5-7 months of gestation were supplemented daily with 20 mL of soybean-oil (n=248) until six months postpartum or received no supplement (n=251). Dietary fat intake was assessed by 24-hour dietary recall at enrollment and at 1, 3 and 6 months postpartum. Concentrations of maternal plasma retinol, β-carotene, and lutein were measured at enrollment and at 1, 3 and 6 months postpartum, and those of infants at six months postpartum. Concentration of breastmilk retinol was measured at 1, 3 and 6 months postpartum. The change in concentration of plasma retinol at three months postpartum compared to pregnancy was significantly higher in the supplemented compared to the control women (+0.04 vs -0.07 μmol/L respectively; p<0.05). Concentrations of plasma β-carotene and lutein declined in both the groups during the postpartum period but the decline was significantly less in the supplemented than in the control women at one month (β-carotene -0.07 vs -0.13 μmol/L, p<0.05); lutein -0.26 vs -0.49 μmol/L, p<0.05) and three months (β-carotene -0.04 vs -0.08 μmol/L, p<0.05; lutein -0.31 vs -0.47 μmol/L, p<0.05). Concentration of breastmilk retinol was also significantly greater in the supplemented group at three months postpartum than in the controls (0.68±0.35 vs 0.55±0.34 μmol/L respectively, p<0.03). Concentrations of infants’ plasma retinol, β-carotene, and lutein, measured at six months of age, did not differ between the groups. Fat supplementation during pregnancy and lactation in women with a very low intake of dietary fat has beneficial effects on maternal postpartum vitamin A status.

Primeira onda folicular e ovulação de vacas primíparas da raça Holandesa alimentadas com diferentes fontes energéticas durante o período de transição / First follicular wave and first postpartum ovulation of primiparous Holstein dairy cows receiving diets with different energetic sources during the transition period

Avaliou-se o efeito da adição de diferentes fontes energéticas na dieta de vacas leiteiras, durante o período de transição, sobre a primeira onda folicular e o intervalo parto-primeira ovulação. Foram utilizadas 40 vacas primíparas da raça Holandesa, no período de 28 dias antes da data prevista do parto até o 46º dia pós-parto. As vacas foram submetidas a quatro tratamentos (grupos) durante o período de transição: grupo-controle e grupos tratados com, Megalac-E (sais de cálcio de ácidos graxos da soja), soja tostada ou propileno-glicol. Avaliações ultrassonográficas foram realizadas do 10º ao 46º dia pós-parto, com a classificação dos folículos ovarianos em quatro classes (I, II, III e IV) de tamanho e do registro do volume do tecido luteal. Amostras de sangue foram coletadas nos dias 10, 17, 24, 31, 38 e 45 após o parto para análise de progesterona. O padrão de crescimento folicular mais eficiente foi apresentado pelos animais dos grupos Megalac-E e propileno-glicol, que foram caracterizados pela redução no número de folículos de classes I e II e aumento no número de folículos de classes III e IV. Os intervalos entre o parto e a primeira ovulação dos grupos controle, Megalac-E, soja tostada e propileno-glicol foram de 29, 23, 30 e 37 dias, respectivamente (P<0,05).

The effects of different energy sources added to the diet on the first postpartum ovarian follicle wave and first postpartum ovulation were evaluated. Forty primiparous Holstein dairy cows were used from 28 days before the expected calving date until 46 days postpartum. Cows were randomly allotted to the following groups: control, Megalac-E calcium salts of soybean fatty acid), toasted soybean and propylene glycol. Ovarian structures were scanned using ultrasound from 10 to 46 days postpartum. Follicles were classified according to the diameter in classes I, II, III, and IV and the luteal tissue volume was registered when present. Blood samples for progesterone dosage were colleted on days 10, 17, 24, 31, 38, and 45 post-partum. Follicular growth from groups of salts of polyunsaturated fatty acids and propylene glycol showed to be the most efficient and were characterized by a reduction in the number of classes I and II follicles and an increase in classes III and IV follicles. The first postpartum ovulation after calving for control, salts of polyunsaturated fatty acids, toasted soybean and propylene glycol animal groups occurred at 29, 23, 30, and 37 days, respectively (P<0.05).