Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Kynurenine Pathway, and Lipid-Profiling Alterations as Potential Animal Welfare Indicators in Dairy Cattle

Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Kynurenine Pathway, and Lipid-Profiling Alterations as Potential Animal Welfare Indicators in Dairy Cattle

Complete animal welfare evaluation in intensive farming is challenging. With this study, we investigate new biomarkers for animal physical and mental health by comparing plasma expression of biochemical indicators in dairy cows reared in three different systems: (A) semi-intensive free-stall, (B) no...

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Main Authors: Alessandra Favole, Camilla Testori, Stefania Bergagna, Maria Silvia Gennero, Francesco Ingravalle, Barbara Costa, Sara Barresi, Piercarlo Curti, Francesco Barberis, Sandra Ganio, Riccardo Orusa, Elena Vallino Costassa, Elena Berrone, Marco Vernè, Massimo Scaglia, Claudia Palmitessa, Marina Gallo, Carlotta Tessarolo, Sabina Pederiva, Alessio Ferrari, Valentina Lorenzi, Francesca Fusi, Laura Brunelli, Roberta Pastorelli, Giulia Cagnotti, Cristina Casalone, Maria Caramelli, Cristiano Corona
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
neurobiology
animal welfare
biomarkers
dairy cattle
tie-stall
depression-like state
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/7/1167

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