The effect of the spring management system on blood metabolites and luteal function of ewes on Mediterranean mountain areas

Small Ruminant Research

Volumn 82, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 18-26

  Alvarez Rodriguez J ^a   Sanz, A ^a   Joy, M ^a  

^a Agrifood Institute of Aragón IA2   (Spain)

Author keywords

Anoestrus; NEFA; Sheep; Suckling; Triglycerides; Urea

Indexed keywords

HORDEUM; OVIS ARIES;

EID: 61549141065     PISSN: 09214488     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2009.01.007     Document Type: Article

References (39)

1. Abecia J.A., Forcada F., and Zarazaga L. A note on the effect of level of nutrition after weaning on the resumption or reproductive activity by ewes of two Spanish breeds lambing in spring. Anim. Prod. 56 (1993) 273-276
2. Abecia J.A., Forcada F., and Zarazaga L. Variación del peso vivo durante la lactación: Efecto sobre la reactivación cíclica y ovárica en ovejas paridas en anestro estacionario. ITEA 89A (1993) 78-89
3. Abecia J.A., Forcada F., Zarazaga L., and Lozano J.M. Effect of plane of protein after weaning on resumption of reproductive activity in Rasa Aragonesa ewes lambing in late spring. Theriogenology 39 (1993) 463-473
4. AFRC, 1993. Energy and protein requirements of ruminants. An advisory manual prepared by the AFRC Technical Committee on Responses to Nutrients. CAB International, Wallingford.
5. Álvarez-Rodríguez J., Sanz A., Delfa R., Revilla R., and Joy M. Performance and grazing behaviour of Churra Tensina sheep stocked under different management systems during lactation on Spanish mountain pastures. Livest. Sci. 107 (2007) 152-161
6. Annison E.F. Plasma non-esterified fatty acids in sheep. Austr. J. Agric. Res. 11 (1960) 58-64
7. Azevedo J.M., Correia T.M., Almeida J.C., Valentim R.C., Fontes P., and Mendonça A.L. Anestro pós-parto em ovelhas de diferentes raças. Efeitos do regime de amamentaçao. Rev. Portug. C. Vet. 97 543 (2002) 129-134
8. Bauman D.E., and Currie W.B. Partitioning of nutrients during pregnancy and lactation: a review of mechanisms involving homeostasis and homeorhesis. J. Dairy Sci. 63 (1980) 1514-1529
9. Bocquier F., Barillet F., Guillouet P., and Jacquin M. Prévision de l'énergie du lait de brebis à partir de differénts résultats d'analyses: proposition de lait standard pour les brebis laitières. Ann. Zoot. 42 (1993) 57-66
10. Braghieri A., Pacelli C., Verdone M., Girolami A., and Napolitano F. Effect of grazing and homeopathy on milk production and immunity of Merino derived ewes. Small Rumin. Res. 69 (2007) 95-102
11. Chemineau P., Malpaux B., Brillard J.P., and Fostier A. Seasonality of reproduction and production in farm fishes, birds and mammals. Animal 1 (2007) 419-432
12. Doney J.M., Peart J.N., Smith W.F., and Louda F. A consideration of the techniques for estimation of milk yield by suckled sheep and a comparison of estimated obtained by two methods in relation to the effect of breed, level of production and stage of lactation. J. Agric. Sci. (Cambridge) 92 (1979) 123-132
13. Emery R.S., Liesman J.S., and Herdt T.H. Metabolism of long chain fatty acids by ruminant liver. J. Nutr. 122 (1992) 832-837
14. Folch J., and Blasco I. Influencia del tiempo de amamantamiento sobre el anestro post-parto de la oveja Aragonesa en primavera. ITEA Extra 7 (1987) 340-342
15. Folch J., and Alabart J.L. Respuesta al efecto macho de ovejas Rasa Aragonesa según su estado cíclico tratadas o no con melatonina en primavera. ITEA Extra 20 II (1999) 651-653
16. Forcada F., and Abecia J.A. The effect of nutrition on the seasonality of reproduction in ewes. Reprod. Nutr. Dev. 46 (2006) 355-365
17. Forcada F., Abecia J.A., and Sierra I. Seasonal changes in oestrus activity and ovulation rate in Rasa Aragonesa ewes maintained at two different body condition levels. Small Rumin. Res. 8 (1992) 313-324
18. Glascock R.F., Smith R.W., and Walsh A. Partition of circulating triglycerides between formation of milk fat and other metabolic pathways in sheep. J. Agric. Sci. (Cambridge) 101 (1983) 33-38
19. Grummer R.R., and Carroll D.J. Effects of dietary fat on metabolic disorders and reproductive performance of dairy cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 69 (1991) 3838-3852
20. Guesnet P.M., Massoud M.J., and Demarne Y. Regulation of adipose tissue metabolism during pregnancy and lactation in the ewe: the role of insulin. J. Anim. Sci. 69 (1991) 2057-2065
21. Hatfield P.G., Hopkins J.A., Ramsey W.S., and Gilmore A. Effects of level of protein and type of molasses on digesta kinetics and blood metabolites in sheep. Small Rumin. Res. 28 (1998) 161-170
22. Hoefler W.C., and Hallford D.M. Influence of suckling status and type of birth on serum hormone profiles and return to estrus in early-postpartum spring-lambing ewes. Theriogenology 27 (1987) 887-895
23. Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA). In: Jarrige R. (Ed). Alimentation des ruminants (1978), INRA Publications, Versailles
24. Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA). In: Jarrige R. (Ed). Alimentation des bovins, ovins et caprins (1988), INRA Publications, Paris
25. Joy, M., Congost, S., Delfa, R., Álvarez-Rodríguez, J., Sanz, A., 2007. Diversificación de las producciones ovinas: Utilización de praderas en el cebo de corderos. Informaciones Técnicas, núm. 175. Diputación General de Desarrollo Rural, Centro de Transferencia Agroalimentaria. Gobierno de Aragón, 12 pp.
26. Joy M., Álvarez-Rodríguez J., Revilla R., Delfa R., and Ripoll G. Ewe metabolic performance and lamb carcass traits in pasture and concentrate-based production systems in Churra Tensina breed. Small Rumin. Res. 75 (2008) 24-35
27. Kaltenbach C.C., Graber J.W., Niswender G.D., and Nalbandov A.V. Luteotrophic properties of some pituitary hormones in nonpregnant or pregnant hypophysectomized ewes. Endocrinology 82 (1968) 818-824
28. Kaneko J., Harvey J.W., and Bruss M.L. Clinical Biochemistry of Domestic Animals. 5th ed. (1997), Academic Press, San Diego, CA
29. Kuran M., Onal A.G., Robinson J.J., Mackie K., Speake B.K., and McEvoy T.G. A dietary supplement of calcium soaps of fatty acids enhances luteal function in sheep. Anim. Sci. 69 (1999) 385-393
30. McCracken J.A., Schramm W., and Okulicz W.C. Hormone receptor control of pulsatile secretion of PGF2α from the ovine uterus during luteolysis and its abrogation in early pregnancy. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 7 (1984) 31-56
31. Mitchell L.M., King M.E., Gebbie F.E., Ranilla M.J., and Robinson J.J. Resumption of oestrus and ovarian cyclicity during the post-partum period in autumn-lambing ewes is not influenced by age or dietary protein content. Anim. Sci. 67 (1998) 65-72
32. Nazifi S., Saeb M., and Ghavami S.M. Serum lipid profile in Iranian fat-tailed sheep in late pregnancy, at parturition and during the post-parturition period. J. Vet. Med. Series A 49 (2002) 9-12
33. Palmquist D. The role of dietary fats in efficiency of ruminants. J. Nutr. 124 (1994) 1377S-1382S
34. Palmquist D.L., and Conrad H.R. High fat rations for dairy cows. Effects on feed intake, milk and fat production, and plasma metabolites. J. Dairy Sci. 61 (1978) 890-901
35. Pope W.F., McClure K.E., Hogue D.E., and Day M.L. Effect of season and lactation on postpartum fertility of Polypay, Dorset, St. Croix and Targhee ewes. J. Anim. Sci. 67 (1989) 1167-1174
36. Reid R.L., and Hinks N.T. Studies on the carbohydrate metabolism of sheep. XVIII. The metabolism of glucose, free fatty acids, ketones, and amino acids in late pregnancy and lactation. Austr. J. Agric. Res. 13 6 (1962) 1112-1123
37. Riedel J.L., Casasús I., and Bernués A. Sheep farming intensification and utilization of natural resources in a Mediterranean pastoral agro-ecosystem. Livest. Sci. 111 (2007) 153-163
38. Russel A.J.F., Doney J.M., and Gunn R.G. Subjective assessment of body fat in live sheep. J. Agric. Sci. (Cambridge) 72 (1969) 451-454
39. Sgorlon S., Stradaioli G., Gabai G., and Stefanon B. Variation of starch and fat in the diet affects metabolic status and oxidative stress in ewes. Small Rumin. Res. 74 (2008) 123-129