[Evaluation of the oxidative status in calves within 3 days of birth]

ABSTRACT

Background: Oxidative stress reflects an imbalance between the reactive oxygen species [ROS] and a biological system's ability to readily detoxify the oxidative agents. Disturbances in the normal redox state of cells can cause toxic effects through production of peroxides and free radicals that damage all components of the cell, including proteins, lipids, and DNA