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Plasma concentrations of key metabolites and insulin in late-pregnant ewes carrying 1 to 5 fetuses
Year:
2012
Source of publication :
Journal of Animal Science
Authors :
גוטויין, אלישע
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.
הניג, חן
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.
מועלם, עוזי
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.
רוזוב, אלכסנדר
;
.
Volume :
90
Co-Authors:
Moallem, U., Department of Ruminant Science, Institute of Animal Sciences, Volcani Center, PO Box 6, Bet-Dagan 50250, Israel
Rozov, A., Department of Ruminant Science, Institute of Animal Sciences, Volcani Center, PO Box 6, Bet-Dagan 50250, Israel
Gootwine, E., Department of Ruminant Science, Institute of Animal Sciences, Volcani Center, PO Box 6, Bet-Dagan 50250, Israel
Honig, H., Department of Ruminant Science, Institute of Animal Sciences, Volcani Center, PO Box 6, Bet-Dagan 50250, Israel
Facilitators :
From page:
318
To page:
324
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Total pages:
7
)
Abstract:
Ewes bearing more than 1 fetus are more susceptible to pregnancy toxemia than those with a single fetus. Crossbreeding programs in Israel increased the occurrences of ewes bearing more than 2 fetuses; therefore, the aim was to assess the exacerbation in the metabolic status of ewes pregnant with several fetuses. Fifty ewes, genetically developed to achieve multiple-fetus pregnancies, were monitored, on average, from d 115 of pregnancy until lambing for plasma concentrations of several key metabolites and insulin. The numbers of fetuses were examined by ultrasonography at 35 d of pregnancy. Blood samples were collected weekly, and concentrations of glucose, β-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA), NEFA, triglycerides, cholesterol, total calcium, and insulin were determined. The average litter size was 2.75 (±1.1), and 1 (1F), 2 (2F), 3 (3F), and 4 or more (4F) fetuses were conceived, respectively, by 6 (12%), 17 (34%), 14 (28%), and 13 (26%) ewes. Total birth weights of lambs were 6.1, 9.5, 12.7, and 15.0 kg for 1F, 2F, 3F, and 4F, respectively (P < 0.001). Plasma glucose concentrations in 1F were greater than those in 3F and 4F (P < 0.05) and were similar among 2F, 3F, and 4F. Trends toward increasing plasma concentrations of BHBA and NEFA were observed as the number of fetuses increased and also as lambing approached. Plasma concentrations of BHBA and NEFA were, respectively, 3.7 (P < 0.002) and 2.1 (P < 0.001) times as great in 4F ewes as in 1F ewes. Trends toward decreased concentrations of triglycerides and cholesterol were observed as litter size increased. Insulin concentrations in blood decreased considerably as the numbers of fetuses increased and, on average, they were less by a factor of 5 in the 4F ewes than in the 1F ewes (P < 0.001). Moreover, insulin concentrations during the week before lambing were extremely low (e.g., 0.54 μIU/mL in the 4F ewes). Insulin concentrations were reduced in ewes bearing >3 fetuses, even 5 wk before lambing; this decline apparently began earlier than the last month of gestation. Therefore, it seems that insulin has a pivotal role in the etiology of pregnancy ketonemia in ewes carrying multiple fetuses. The present findings may suggest that the decline in insulin concentrations that apparently occurs in the earlier stages of pregnancy represents a homeorhetic control to spare glucose for the brains and fetoplacental units of the dams. The results clearly demonstrate the increased susceptibility to pregnancy toxemia of ewes carrying multiple fetuses. Appropriate nutritional strategies should be developed for ewes that conceive >3 fetuses, to meet the increased nutritional requirements of the fetoplacental unit. © 2012 American Society of Animal Science.
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DOI :
10.2527/jas.2011-3905
Article number:
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Language:
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Plasma concentrations of key metabolites and insulin in late-pregnant ewes carrying 1 to 5 fetuses
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Moallem, U., Department of Ruminant Science, Institute of Animal Sciences, Volcani Center, PO Box 6, Bet-Dagan 50250, Israel
Rozov, A., Department of Ruminant Science, Institute of Animal Sciences, Volcani Center, PO Box 6, Bet-Dagan 50250, Israel
Gootwine, E., Department of Ruminant Science, Institute of Animal Sciences, Volcani Center, PO Box 6, Bet-Dagan 50250, Israel
Honig, H., Department of Ruminant Science, Institute of Animal Sciences, Volcani Center, PO Box 6, Bet-Dagan 50250, Israel
Plasma concentrations of key metabolites and insulin in late-pregnant ewes carrying 1 to 5 fetuses
Ewes bearing more than 1 fetus are more susceptible to pregnancy toxemia than those with a single fetus. Crossbreeding programs in Israel increased the occurrences of ewes bearing more than 2 fetuses; therefore, the aim was to assess the exacerbation in the metabolic status of ewes pregnant with several fetuses. Fifty ewes, genetically developed to achieve multiple-fetus pregnancies, were monitored, on average, from d 115 of pregnancy until lambing for plasma concentrations of several key metabolites and insulin. The numbers of fetuses were examined by ultrasonography at 35 d of pregnancy. Blood samples were collected weekly, and concentrations of glucose, β-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA), NEFA, triglycerides, cholesterol, total calcium, and insulin were determined. The average litter size was 2.75 (±1.1), and 1 (1F), 2 (2F), 3 (3F), and 4 or more (4F) fetuses were conceived, respectively, by 6 (12%), 17 (34%), 14 (28%), and 13 (26%) ewes. Total birth weights of lambs were 6.1, 9.5, 12.7, and 15.0 kg for 1F, 2F, 3F, and 4F, respectively (P < 0.001). Plasma glucose concentrations in 1F were greater than those in 3F and 4F (P < 0.05) and were similar among 2F, 3F, and 4F. Trends toward increasing plasma concentrations of BHBA and NEFA were observed as the number of fetuses increased and also as lambing approached. Plasma concentrations of BHBA and NEFA were, respectively, 3.7 (P < 0.002) and 2.1 (P < 0.001) times as great in 4F ewes as in 1F ewes. Trends toward decreased concentrations of triglycerides and cholesterol were observed as litter size increased. Insulin concentrations in blood decreased considerably as the numbers of fetuses increased and, on average, they were less by a factor of 5 in the 4F ewes than in the 1F ewes (P < 0.001). Moreover, insulin concentrations during the week before lambing were extremely low (e.g., 0.54 μIU/mL in the 4F ewes). Insulin concentrations were reduced in ewes bearing >3 fetuses, even 5 wk before lambing; this decline apparently began earlier than the last month of gestation. Therefore, it seems that insulin has a pivotal role in the etiology of pregnancy ketonemia in ewes carrying multiple fetuses. The present findings may suggest that the decline in insulin concentrations that apparently occurs in the earlier stages of pregnancy represents a homeorhetic control to spare glucose for the brains and fetoplacental units of the dams. The results clearly demonstrate the increased susceptibility to pregnancy toxemia of ewes carrying multiple fetuses. Appropriate nutritional strategies should be developed for ewes that conceive >3 fetuses, to meet the increased nutritional requirements of the fetoplacental unit. © 2012 American Society of Animal Science.
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