Health consequences NEB

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What are the health consequences of NEB?

  • Metabolic disorders
  • Infectious diseases/reduced immune function
  • Reduced feritility

Why is there a dip in feed intake around calving?

  • Calf takes a lot of space
  • Feeding takes energy --> save for parturition
  • Stress during parturition

What is the role of insulin in NEB?

  1. Low insulin results in lipolysis (body fat mobilization)
  2. Low insulin facilitates glucose uptake by mammary gland
  • Because there are insulin independent glucose transporters in the mammary gland.
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Which diseases and disorders can NEB cause?

  • Metabolic disorders (fatty liver, ketosis)
  • Infectious diseases (mastitis, laminitis)
  • Decrease reproductive performance
  • Increase in costs and reduced welfare

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