Hair cortisol as a marker of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis activation in Friesian dairy cows clinically or physiologically compromised

Comin, A.; Peric, Tanja; Corazzin, Mirco; Veronesi, M.C.; Meloni, T.; Zufferli, V.; Cornacchia, Giovanna; Prandi, Alberto

doi:10.1016/j.livsci.2012.11.021

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“…Overall, hair cortisol concentrations measured in the present study were lower than those of comparable studies and the most likely reason for this are methodical differences. We used a technique that combined liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) for cortisol measurement whereas others used a radio immunoassay (González-de-la-Vara et al, 2011;Comin et al, 2011Comin et al, , 2012Comin et al, , 2013Peric et al, 2013), an ELISA (Burnett et al, 2014) or enzyme immunoassay (Burnett et al, 2015). Mass spectrometry is considered the gold standard for hair analysis because it is more sensitive and more specific than other tration differed among the disease groups (P < 0.…”

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“…Hair cortisol concentration therefore has evolved as a novel biomarker for chronic stress in humans (Russel et al, 2012). There have been several studies on hair cortisol concentrations in healthy and ill cattle (González-de-la-Vara et al, 2011;Comin et al, 2011Comin et al, , 2012Comin et al, , 2013Peric et al, 2013;Burnett et al, 2014Burnett et al, , 2015; ill cattle have higher concentrations than healthy cattle Burnett et al, 2015). To the authors' knowledge, there have been no studies comparing adrenal gland weight and hair cortisol concentrations in cattle.…”

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Hair cortisol concentration and adrenal gland weight in healthy and ill cows

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Baumgartner

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Hair cortisol concentration and adrenal gland weight in healthy and ill cows

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Clavadetscher

Baumgartner

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“…Determination of cortisol concentration in hair provides an estimate of long-term cortisol synthesis in an organism (14). Since the mechanisms and intensities of cortisol loading into and onto hair shafts are not completely clear, we sought information about cortisol levels in different parts of the hair.…”

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“…Based on such measurements in hair, most authors have emphasized that the transfer of cortisol from blood to hair is a reflection of the HPA axis activity (7,14). It may thus be considered that the changes in the environment and management system, perceived as stressors for cattle, can have an impact on levels of cortisol in hair (2).…”

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Cortisol Concentrations in Hair, Blood and Milk of Holstein and Busha Cattle

NediÄ¹,

PanteliÄ²,

VranjeÅ¡-ÄuriÄ‡³

et al. 2017

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Cortisol levels were measured in hair, blood and milk in two different cattle breeds, kept under different breeding conditions and with different genetic merit for milk production. Cows and heifers of Holstein and Busha breeds were selected for the study. Cortisol concentration was determined by immunoassays. Cortisol accumulation was determined in proximal (close to the skin) and distal (far from the skin) segments of the hair shaft. The influence of hair colour and washing prior to extraction and analysis was also examined in order to establish additional factors that may have an impact on hair cortisol concentrations. Concentrations of cortisol determined in the proximal and distal segments of the shaft were significantly higher in Holstein than Busha cows and heifers (P<0.05 and P<0.01, respectively). In Holstein cows, no significant difference was found between concentrations in black and white hair. In hair washed with isopropanol, cortisol concentration was significantly lower compared to unwashed hair (P<0.01). Thus, cortisol concentration in hair varies with the technique of hair processing (washing), but not with colour in Holstein cows. Blood serum cortisol concentrations in Holstein cows and heifers were significantly higher than in Busha cows and heifers, (P<0.01 and P<0.05, respectively). Milk cortisol in Holstein cows was significantly higher than in Busha cows (P<0.05). The higher cortisol concentrations in Holstein cows are assumed to be the result of intensive breeding and physiological adaptation to high milk production.

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“…An evaluation of the pituitary-adrenal axis activity is very important because it regulates many biological processes such as energy balance, reproduction and immune responses (Comin et al, 2013). The measurement of glucocorticoids together with other indices of stress such as immune function, metabolism, and nitrogen balance reveal how animals perceive and adapt to their environment.…”

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Welfare parameters in dairy cows reared in tie-stall and open-stall farming systems: pilot study

Benvenuti¹,

Giuliotti²,

Lotti

et al. 2018

J Hellenic Vet Med Soc

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ABSTRACT. Animals can experience pain or distress as a result of widely accepted management practices. In dairy cattle, housing system can affect animal welfare. The assessment of animal welfare requires the use of multiple indicators in order to analyse the heterogeneity of the aspects involved. The aim of this study was to compare the welfare of dairy cows reared in a tie-stall (TS) and open-stall (OS) system by metabolic, immunological and stress related parameters. The study involved 80 pluriparous lactating cows belonging to eight dairy farms located in the area of Mugello (Florence, Italy) reared in TS and OS systems. Ten blood samples were collected at morning time to measure alanine-aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate-aminotransferase (AST), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), β-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA), creatinine (Creat), non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), total proteins (TP), calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), serum lisozyme (SL), bactericidal activity (SBA), haptoglobin (Hp), oxygen free radicals (OFR), and hair cortisol levels. At the same time a body condition score (BCS) was recorded. Statistical analysis was performed by ANOVA. The experiment was carried out in accordance with European Commission regulations (Directive 2010/63/EC and Directive 98/58/EC). The results showed that the housing system affected various parameters such as ALT, BHBA, OFR, cortisol (P≤0.01) and AST, BUN (P≤0.05). Most of these parameters showed mean values within the range of reference without revealing any signs of suffering. An interesting outcome regarded the OFR levels, which was higher in the OS system (68.2±34.51 U.Carr. vs 36.1±21.39 U.Carr.), probably as a consequence of the high productive effort. In conclusion, it is possible to state that TS did not show a comparable overall situation with serious signs of welfare impairment.

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Hair cortisol as a marker of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis activation in Friesian dairy cows clinically or physiologically compromised

Cited by 74 publications

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Hair cortisol concentration and adrenal gland weight in healthy and ill cows

Hair cortisol concentration and adrenal gland weight in healthy and ill cows

Cortisol Concentrations in Hair, Blood and Milk of Holstein and Busha Cattle

Welfare parameters in dairy cows reared in tie-stall and open-stall farming systems: pilot study

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