Effect of somatotropin on nonesterified fatty acid and glycerol metabolism in growing pigs.

Eight crossbred barrows (71 kg initial BW) were allocated to two treatments involving daily i.m. injections of either excipient (control) or recombinantly derived porcine somatotropin (120 micrograms/kg of BW). On d 8 of treatment, beginning 15 h after injection, glycerol and nonesterified fatty acid (NEFA) kinetics were determined using a primed, continuous infusion of [2-3H]glycerol and [9,10(n)-3H]oleic acid. Kinetics were examined under both basal conditions and during a hyperinsulinemic/euglycemic clamp. Plasma concentrations of NEFA and glycerol and their respective entry rates were highly correlated. Insulin had no effect on plasma glycerol or glycerol entry rate, probably due to the very low rates that were observed in both the control and somatotropin-treated pigs. However, both plasma NEFA and oleic acid entry rate were reduced during hyperinsulinemia. Although indices of fat mobilization tended to be higher in pigs treated with somatotropin, the magnitude of the increases were small and would be sufficient to account for only a minor fraction of the decreased lipid accretion observed in somatotropin-treated pigs.     

Effects of nonesterified fatty acids and beta-hydroxybutyrate on functions of mononuclear cells obtained from ewes

OBJECTIVE: To assess the effects of nonesterified fatty acids (NEFA) and beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA) on functions of mononuclear cells obtained from ewes. ANIMALS: 6 Sardinian ewes. PROCEDURE: Mononuclear cells were cultured with concentrations of NEFA (0, 15.6, 31.2, 62.5, 125, 250, 500, 1,000, or 2,000 micromol/L) and BHBA (0, 0.45, 0.9, 1.8, or 3.6 mmol/L). Concentrations of NEFA and BHBA were intended to mimic those of ketotic or healthy ewes, and NEFA and BHBA were tested alone and in combination. Synthesis of DNA was stimulated by use of concanavalin A (Con A) or pokeweed-mitogen (PWM). Secretion of IgM was stimulated by use of PWM. RESULTS: Synthesis of DNA stimulated by Con A and PWM was significantly inhibited by high concentrations of NEFA (> or = 250 micromol/L) or by a combination of high concentrations of NEFA (> or = 250 micromol/L) and all concentrations of BHBA (> or = 0.45 mmol/L). In contrast, DNA synthesis was not inhibited by low concentrations of NEFA (< or = 125 micromol/L) or by a combination of low concentrations of NEFA (< or = 125 micromol/L) and the lowest concentration of BHBA (0.45 mmol/L). Secretion of IgM was significantly inhibited by all concentrations of NEFA and by all combinations of NEFA and BHBA concentrations. When used alone, none of the concentrations of BHBA inhibited DNA synthesis or IgM secretion. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Reduced immunoresponsiveness during ketosis is likely to be associated with an increase in plasma concentration of NEFA and not with an increase in plasma concentration of BH BA.     

金属硫蛋白对应激猪血液和肌肉中非酯化脂肪酸及肌乳酸含量的影响

采用驱赶法使乳猪产生应激,探讨金属硫蛋白对应激猪血清与肌肉中非酯化脂肪酸及肌乳酸含量的影响.结果表明:在应激状态下,金属硫蛋白可使血清和运动初期肌肉中的非酯化脂肪酸含量升高,肌乳酸的生成降低,因而可增强有氧代谢,改善机体对运动负荷的压力,提高动物的抗应激能力,因此金属硫蛋白对乳猪具有一定的应激保护作用.     

A species comparison of liver slice synthesis and secretion of triacylglycerol from nonesterified fatty acids in media

The ability of liver slices from eight species to synthesize and secrete triacylglycerol from nonesterified fatty acids contained in media was investigated. Species were grouped according to the relative proportion of lipogenesis occurring in the liver. The rate of liver triacylglycerol synthesis from nonesterified fatty acids in media was similar among species studied. Liver slices from species in which the liver contribution to lipogenesis is minor (sheep, cattle, pig and guinea pig) secreted less triacylglycerol synthesized from nonesterified fatty acids than did liver slices from species in which lipogenesis occurs predominantly in the liver (chicken and fish) or in liver and adipose tissue (rat and rabbit). The results suggest that the ability of liver to secrete triacylglycerol in very low density lipoproteins is proportional to the liver's lipogenic capacity.     

排酸处理对湘南黄牛氨基酸以及脂肪酸的影响

[目的]为改善湘南黄牛肉用品质,并在生产中推广应用。[方法]试验选取6头同一品种、月龄接近的湘南黄牛经同一饲喂条件育肥后进行屠宰,测定排酸前后牛肉中氨基酸、脂肪酸含量等指标。[结果]结果表明,排酸牛肉组氨酸、甘氨酸、蛋氨酸、肌氨酸、色氨酸、∑鲜味氨基酸、∑苦味氨基酸含量显著升高(P0.05);丙氨酸、缬氨酸、脯氨酸、苏氨酸、瓜氨酸、∑甜味氨基酸含量显著降低(P0.05)。排酸牛肉十二酸、十四酸、十五酸、顺-11-二十碳烯酸、饱和脂肪酸(SFA)含量显著升高(P0.05);顺-9,12,15-十八碳三烯酸、顺-8,11,14-二十碳三烯酸、顺-5,8,11,14-二十碳四烯酸、二十碳五烯酸、二十二碳六烯酸、多不饱和脂肪酸(PUFA)、PUFA/SFA、n-6 PUFA、n-3 PUFA含量显著降低(P0.05)。[结论]最终得出,通过排酸处理湘南黄牛能够满足人体从肉类摄取氨基酸的需求,同时有效改变脂肪酸含量,提高肉用品质。     

Nutritional anestrus in beef cows: concentrations of glucose and nonesterified fatty acids in plasma and insulin in serum

Twenty-two nonlactating Hereford cows exhibiting normal estrous cycles were fed either maintenance (M) or restricted (R) diets until most of the R cows became anestrus; R cows then were fed 160% of the M diet until estrous cycles resumed. Concentrations of progesterone, glucose, insulin and nonesterified fatty acids (NEFA) were determined in weekly blood samples. Blood also was collected frequently, before and after i.v. infusion of 300 ml of a 40% glucose solution, to evaluate responses in blood concentrations of glucose and insulin when cows were exhibiting normal estrous cycles, when R cows were initiating anestrus, during anestrus, and at the reinitiation of estrous cycles. Losses in BW and body condition score in R cows were associated with reduced (P less than .01) concentrations of glucose and insulin and greater (P less than .01) concentrations of NEFA in blood plasma compared with those of M cows. During normal estrous cycles, disappearance of infused glucose from plasma and concentrations of insulin in serum were similar for R and M cows. Glucose disappearance from plasma was retarded and serum concentrations of insulin remained increased for a longer time after glucose infusion in R at the start of anestrus compared with M cows (P less than .01). Similarly, during anestrus, the rate of glucose disappearance was slower for R cows (P less than .01). During refeeding of R cows, disappearance of infused glucose was similar for R and M cows. In conclusion, reduced concentrations of glucose and insulin and increased concentrations of NEFA in blood were associated with nutritional anestrus and the glucoregulatory effects of insulin were compromised during nutritional anestrus.     

Detection of nonesterified (free) fatty acids in bovine serum: comparative evaluation of two methods.

A method comparison study for the determination and quantitation of nonesterified fatty acids (NEFAs) in serum, using the commercial "NEFA C" enzymatic test kit, was performed using the spectrophotometric method recommended by the manufacturer and a modified procedure optimized for the use of a microplate reader, a 96-well microtiter plate, and small sample volumes (10 microl). Linearity, sensitivity, and precision using the test kit were determined for each method of detection. The assay was linear from 0 to 1.97 mEq/liter for both procedures, and the limits of detection were determined to be 0.22 (+/- 0.074) and 0.05 (+/- 0.002) mEq/liter for the spectrophotometer and microplate reader, respectively. Pairs of measurements for bovine serum samples were compared and evaluated by a mean difference plot method and not regression analysis, a method that has been shown to be inappropriate for method comparison studies. The difference plot was used to evaluate the systematic bias between the 2 methods. Random error is reported on the basis of SD differences, and "limits of agreement" are used to describe the maximum differences likely to occur between the 2 methods. Results suggest that the microplate reader method can be used reliably in place of the recommended spectrophotometric method. The microplate reader method is preferred because of its high throughput capabilities, simultaneous analysis of all the standards and samples, use of small sample and reagent volumes, and reduction in labor requirements and costs.     

Effect of different volatile fatty acids mixtures on energy metabolism in cattle

Four Friesian steers (mean BW = 282 kg) were given mixtures of VFA and casein by intragastric infusion to give a total energy input of 675 kJ/kg BW.75. Casein supplied 16.3% of the energy and 777 mg N/kg BW.75. The molar proportion of butyric acid was held constant at 8 mol/100 mol, and the acetic and propionic acids varied inversely. Acetic acid was varied in 12 increments from 11 to 91 mol/100 mol and propionic acid proportion varied inversely. Heat production, blood (urea, insulin, beta-hydroxybutyrate, free fatty acids) and urine metabolites (urea, N, VFA) were measured. There were no differences (P greater than .05) in heat production until the acetic acid proportions exceeded approximately 90 mol/100 mol, at which point there was a decrease in heat production (P less than .05) accompanied by a considerable excretion of acetic acid in the urine. Above 80 mol/100 mol acetic acid, beta-hydroxybutyrate was greatly elevated, accompanied by a small decrease in blood glucose and blood insulin together with an increase in blood free fatty acid concentration. There was also an elevation of N excretion in the urine. When the proportion of propionic acid exceeded 76 mol/100 mol there were some metabolic disturbances resulting in blood hemolysis, an increase in N excretion in the urine, and nervous disposition of the animals. It is concluded that differences in heat production between roughage and concentrate diets are not likely to be a result of differences in the energetic response to different proportions of VFA. Differences in activity during standing, feeding, and ruminating may, therefore, be more important.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)     

亚麻籽对育肥牛肉品质及脂肪酸的影响

本试验旨在研究亚麻籽对育肥牛肉品质及脂肪酸的影响。选择体重接近的西门塔尔杂交牛32头,采用单因素试验设计,随机分为4组,每组8头,其中试验Ⅰ组(对照组)、Ⅱ组、Ⅲ组和Ⅳ组牛饲喂亚麻籽的比例分别占精料0%,5%,10%和15%。结果表明,1)各试验组屠宰率,净肉率与对照组比较无显著差异(P>0.05),背膘厚度显著提高(P＜0.05),试验Ⅳ组的背膘厚度比对照组显著提高了57.75%,牛肉中脂肪含量显著提高(P＜0.05); 2)日粮中添加亚麻籽显著降低育肥牛宰后24和48 h剪切力(P＜0.01)和pH(P＜0.01);3)日粮中添加亚麻籽使肉牛背最长肌中多不饱和脂肪酸(PUFA)显著提高(P＜0.01)。日粮中添加亚麻籽可以改善胴体品质,优化了肉牛肌肉的脂肪酸组成,特别是显著增加了PUFA含量。综合分析,亚麻籽在育肥牛日粮中的适宜饲喂比例为精料的10%～15%。     

Influence of body condition and bovine somatotropin on estrous behavior, reproductive performance, and concentrations of serum somatotropin and plasma fatty acids in postpartum Brahman-influenced cows

Ninety-nine multiparous Brahman-influenced (1/4 to 3/8 Brahman) cows were managed to achieve low (BCS = 4.3 +/- 0.1; n = 50) or moderate (BCS = 6.1 +/- 0.1; n = 49) body condition (BC) to determine the influence of bovine somatotropin (bST) on estrous characteristics, reproductive performance, and concentrations of serum GH and plasma NEFA. Beginning 32 d postpartum, cows within each BC were assigned randomly to treatment with or without bST. Non-bST-treated cows received no treatment, and treated cows were administered bST (Posilac, 500 mg s.c.) on d -35, -21, and -7 before initiation of the breeding season. On d -7, all cows received an intravaginal, controlled internal drug-releasing (CIDR) device. On d 0 (initiation of the 70-d breeding season), the CIDR were removed and cows received prostaglandin F2alpha (PGF2alpha). Blood samples were collected from the median caudal vein of the cows at each bST treatment and at d -28 and 0. Estrous behavior was monitored by radiotelemetry during the first 30 d of the breeding season. Growth hormone was increased (P < 0.05) in low and moderate BC cows treated with bST. The percentage of cows detected in estrus during the first 30 d of the breeding season was decreased (P = 0.05) for low BC (64%) compared with moderate BC (82%) cows. The interval to first estrus tended (P = 0.07) to be shorter in low BC-bST-treated cows (3.7 +/- 1.9 d) than in moderate BC-bST-treated cows (9.6 +/- 1.8 d). During the first 30 d of the breeding season, cows in low BC had a decreased (P = 0.02) number of mounts received and increased (P = 0.001) quiescence between mounts compared with cows in moderate BC. The number of mounts received was reduced (P = 0.04) in bST-treated cows. More (P = 0.02) cows treated with bST became pregnant during the first 3 d of the breeding season compared with non-bST-treated cows. The cumulative first-service conception rate tended (P = 0.07) to be greater for bST-low BC cows than non-bST-treated cows in low or moderate BC. On d 0, NEFA were greater (P < 0.05) in bST-treated vs. non-bST-treated cows. Low BC and bST reduced the intensity of behavioral estrus in postpartum Brahman-influenced cows. However, bST increased the first-service conception rate during the first 30 d of breeding and pregnancy rates during the first 3 d of breeding in postpartum Brahman-influenced cows.     

Non esterified fatty acids (NEFA) in dairy cattle. A review

The objective of this report is to review the literature on elevated blood concentrations of nonesterified fatty acids (NEFA) before and after parturition in high-yielding dairy cows. It highlights the factors that influence serum NEFA production and their circulation before and after parturition, such as adaptation for nutrient partitioning for fetal needs, onset of lactogenesis, stress of calving and numerous changes in physiological, metabolic, and endocrine status to accommodate parturition and lactogenesis. The role of NEFA in the liver and peripheral tissues and its toxic effects when in excess are discussed. The cow's adaptive physiologic mechanisms to prevent or decrease excessive values of serum NEFA and preventive and therapeutic interventions to enhance these mechanisms are categorized as natural and artificial antidotes respectively. Feeding systems during the dry period and daily exercise or walking activity which may burn excessive NEFA through beta-oxidation in the muscles are considered as more useful antidotes to managing the NEFA metabolism. This will minimize accumulation of lipids in the liver during early lactation and alleviate the negative effects of plasma NEFA leading to more optimal metabolic health and productivity of dairy cows.     

Effect of withholding feed on concentration and composition of plasma very low density lipoprotein and serum nonesterified fatty acids in horses

OBJECTIVE: To measure and compare the concentration and composition of very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) in plasma and selected lipids in serum of horses fed mixed grass hay ad libitum or denied feed for 36 hours. ANIMALS: 4 healthy adult mares. PROCEDURE: Mares were either fed mixed grass hay ad libitum or denied feed for 36 hours beginning at 8:00 AM. Blood samples were collected every 2 hours during the study period and analyzed for nonesterified fatty acid (NEFA), triglyceride (TG), VLDL, and glucose concentrations and composition of VLDL. RESULTS: Withholding feed significantly increased mean serum concentrations of NEFA. By 36 hours, a 16-fold increase in mean serum NEFA concentration and 2-fold increase in mean plasma VLDL concentration, compared with baseline values, were detected. Mean plasma TG concentrations significantly increased with time in feed-deprived horses. Significantly lower overall mean plasma glucose concentrations were detected in feed-deprived horses. Mean percentage of protein in VLDL was significantly lower in feed-deprived horses. Plasma VLDL concentrations varied widely among horses in response to withholding feed. Plasma TG and VLDL concentrations remained unaltered in 2 horses. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Withholding feed significantly increases blood lipid concentrations in horses, but individual horses respond differently. Serum NEFA concentrations were increased in all 4 horses denied feed, indicating mobilization of tissue triglyceride stores. Variation in plasma VLDL concentration in response to withholding feed suggests that its metabolism is strongly influenced by other, as yet undetermined, factors in horses. Differences in the plasma VLDL concentrations among horses in response to withholding feed may be used as an indication of susceptibility to the hyperlipemic syndrome of Equidae.     

Spectrum of nonesterified fatty acids in blood and muscle tissue of swine. 3. Effects of target-oriented deflection of hormonal control circuits

Gas chromatography was used to study both the relative composition and level of nonesterified fatty acids in the blood of pigs, following target-oriented deflection of two hormonal systems, hypothalamus-pituitary gland-thyroid and hypothalamus-pituitary gland-adrenal cortex. The findings originally expected were not made. Percentual C-18 was increased, following long-time application of tri-iodothyronine/thyroxine, while c-12 was percentually lowered, as compared to the perchlorate group. Deflection of the hypothalamus-pituitary gland-adrenocortical system caused slight alteration in both the composition and overall concentration of blood-borne non-esterified fatty acids.     

Herb feeding increases n−3 and n−6 fatty acids in cow milk

Most work dealing with the impact of species-rich herbage on milk fatty acid content has hitherto been carried out in alpine areas or semi-natural grasslands. The main objective of the present study was to examine the effect of herbs sown and intensively managed in a lowland sward on the concentration of n−3 and n−6 fatty acids and vitamins in cows' milk compared to clover grass and total mixed ration (TMR) feeding. Twelve cows were housed in tie-stall and randomly allocated to three diets fed ad libitum for 14 days: HERBS (mixture of fresh herbs); CLOVER (mixture of fresh white clover and ryegrass); or TMR (total mixed ration based on silage and concentrate). n−3 fatty acid (FA) content was similar between the three diets, while n−6 FA content was highest in the TMR diet. A twofold increase in n−3 FA concentration in milk was observed when feeding HERBS compared to CLOVER and TMR (0.8, 0.4 and 0.3 g/kg milk, respectively). n−6 FA concentration increased as well when feeding HERBS (1.4, 0.9 and 1.0 g/kg milk for HERBS, CLOVER and TMR, respectively). Transfer efficiency from feed to milk was doubled for n−3 FA when feeding HERBS and for transfer efficiency of n−6 FA from feed to milk an increase of 28% was observed for HERBS compared to CLOVER. Retinol content was highest in HERBS milk, while there was no difference in α-tocopherol and ß-carotene milk content between the three diets. The results thus support previous findings on the effect of herbs on the milk fatty acid profile, but it will require further research to understand the effect of herbs on n−3 and n−6 FA concentration in milk. In conclusion, milk content of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), like n−3 and n−6 FA, was significantly increased when herbs constituted the major part of the herbage, despite lower or similar dietary content of n−3 and n−6 FA in herbs compared to clover grass- and TMR diets.     

Net flux of nonesterified fatty acids, cholesterol, triacylglycerol, and glycerol across the portal-drained viscera and liver of pregnant ewes

The objective of this study was to determine the pattern of nutrient flux across portal-drained viscera (PDV) and liver in ewes with varying numbers of fetuses. Catheters were placed in the hepatic portal vein, a branch of the hepatic vein, a mesenteric vein, and the abdominal aorta of each ewe. Plasma flow and net cholesterol, nonesterified fatty acids (NEFA), and glycerol release across the PDV and liver were determined prior to exposure to rams. Ewes were subsequently mated. Two ewes were not pregnant, six ewes gave birth to singles, and 11 ewes gave birth to twins. Additional measurements were taken 103, 82, 61, 39, 19, and 6 d before parturition. There was a net PDV uptake of nonesterified cholesterol in the nonpregnant ewes and a net release in the ewes with singles and twins. Net nonesterified cholesterol hepatic release did not differ with days from parturition (P = .77). There was a net hepatic release of nonesterified cholesterol in the ewes with twins and a net hepatic uptake in the ewes with singles and in nonpregnant ewes (P = .03). There was a net PDV release of NEFA; however, it did not differ with litter size (P = .59) or days from parturition (P = .63). Hepatic NEFA uptake increased with litter size (P = .03) and increased as gestation progressed (P = .006). There was an interaction (P = .04) between litter size and days from parturition for net PDV glycerol release. Net PDV glycerol release in the nonpregnant ewes decreased over time, but release in pregnant ewes tended to increase over time. Hepatic glycerol uptake increased with litter size and increased as gestation progressed. There was a net PDV uptake of triacylglycerol, but it did not differ with litter size (P = .11) or with days from parturition (P = .06). There was a net hepatic release of triacylglycerol, but it did not differ with litter size (P = .59) or with days from parturition (P = .67). Liver utilization of glycerol and NEFA as substrates for metabolism increases as pregnancy progresses. In the nonpregnant ewe, the combined contribution of glycerol and NEFA carbon accounted for 10% of the carbon taken up by the liver, and in ewes pregnant with twins, the combined contribution accounted for 42% of the carbon uptake 19 d before parturition. In conclusion, these data demonstrate NEFA are an important metabolite when determining carbon balance across the liver and their relative contribution to carbon balance increases as pregnancy progresses.