Effects of dihydroheptaprenol on the neutrophil function of postpartum dairy cows |
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| Authors: | H Nagahata G J Kociba H Noda M Koiwa M Kimura |
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| Institution: | Department of Animal Health, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Hokkaido, Japan. |
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| Abstract: | Neutrophil responses were evaluated in dairy cows at parturition and on 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 days after they were given dihydroheptaprenol (DHP) (0.5 mg/kg body weight) at parturition. The chemiluminescent index increased significantly (P less than 0.05) from parturition to 1 day after parturition in cows injected with DHP. No significant differences were observed in the number of neutrophils between untreated and DHP-treated groups of dairy cows during the immediate postparturient period. |
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