Evaluation of Oxidative Status and Thiol-Disulfide Homeostasis in Cows with Subclinical Hypocalcemia
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the effects of subclinical hypocalcemia (SCH), identified on the 10th day postpartum in dairy cows, on serum levels of energy metabolites [glucose, triglycerides, and cholesterol], liver enzymes [aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT)], minerals [calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), and magnesium (Mg)], and oxidative stress markers [total thiol (TTHIOL), native thiol (NTHIOL), total oxidant status (TOS), and total antioxidant status (TAS)]. The study material consisted of 23 cows with SCH, which were clinically healthy but had serum calcium levels 8.5 mg/dL. Serum concentrations of AST, ALT, glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, Mg, P, and Ca were measured using an autoanalyzer, while TAS, TOS, NTHIOL, and TTHIOL levels were determined spectrophotometrically. Serum Ca concentration was found to be significantly (p
Source: Van veterinary journal
Authors: Sezai Arslan, Kudret Yenilmez
Institution: Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University
Language: English
Subfield: Agronomy and Crop Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7142450719