Systemic inflammatory and stress markers in cattle and sheep submitted to different reproductive procedures

Costa, Vitória Gasperin Guazzelli; Vieira, Arnaldo Diniz; Schneider, Augusto; Rovani, Monique Tomazele; Gonçalves, Paulo Bayard Dias; Gasperin, Bernardo Garziera

doi:10.1590/0103-8478cr20180336

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“…Mastitis is a common problem in cattle and sheep herds, representing a significant welfare and financial issue in farming [ 16 ]. This is particularly true in the case of subclinical mastitis which is still hard to promptly diagnose [ 58 , 59 ].…”

Section: Saa In Ruminants Reproductionmentioning

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Serum Amyloid A as a Promising Biomarker in Domestic Animals’ Reproduction: Current Knowledge and Future Perspective

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et al. 2022

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The investigation of acute phase proteins in veterinary medicine has opened the doors towards the identification and use of new markers for a timely assessment of health status in both companion and food-producing animals. The aim of this paper is to review the literature available on the use of serum amyloid A (SAA), an acute phase protein, for the diagnosis and monitoring of reproductive disorders in animals. This review critically appraises the usefulness of such marker in clinical practice and summarizes the current state of knowledge. Recent advances in the diagnosis and monitoring of reproductive diseases are presented, highlighting where SAA evaluation may enhance early diagnostic tools for dogs, cats, cattle, and equines.

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Section: Saa In Ruminants Reproductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Serum Amyloid A as a Promising Biomarker in Domestic Animals’ Reproduction: Current Knowledge and Future Perspective

Bazzano

Marchegiani

Troisi

et al. 2022

Animals

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“…However, these outcome measures require specific equipment and training and are not readily available in practice nor they evaluate the affective and emotional aspects of pain. Surrogate measures of pain might also include animal production outcomes, physiological parameters, and biomarkers [19][20][21]; yet these are also not necessarily specific to pain. For these reasons, in practice, pain assessment relies on the evaluation of pain-related behaviors (including facial expressions) using pain scoring instruments (i.e.…”

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Measurement properties of pain scoring instruments in farm animals: A systematic review using the COSMIN checklist

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This systematic review aimed to investigate the measurement properties of pain scoring instruments in farm animals. According to the PRISMA guidelines, a registered report protocol was previously published in this journal. Studies reporting the development and validation of acute and chronic pain scoring instruments based on behavioral and/or facial expressions of farm animals were searched. Data extraction and assessment were performed individually by two investigators using the Consensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) guidelines. Nine categories were assessed: two for scale development (general design requirements and development, and content validity and comprehensibility) and seven for measurement properties (internal consistency, reliability, measurement error, criterion and construct validity, responsiveness and cross-cultural validity). The overall strength of evidence (high, moderate, low, or very low) of each instrument was scored based on methodological quality, number of studies and studies’ findings. Twenty instruments for three species (bovine, ovine and swine) were included. There was considerable variability concerning their development and measurement properties. Three behavior-based instruments scored high for strength of evidence: UCAPS (Unesp-Botucatu Unidimensional Composite Pain Scale for assessing postoperative pain in cattle), USAPS (Unesp-Botucatu Sheep Acute Composite Pain Scale) and UPAPS (Unesp-Botucatu Pig Composite Acute Pain Scale). Four instruments scored moderate for strength of evidence: MPSS (Multidimensional Pain Scoring System for bovine), SPFES (Sheep Pain Facial Expression Scale), LGS (Lamb Grimace Scale) and PGS-B (Piglet Grimace Scale-B). Most instruments (n = 13) scored low or very low for final overall evidence. Construct validity was the most reported measurement property followed by criterion validity and reliability. Instruments with reported validation are urgently required for pain assessment of buffalos, goats, camelids and avian species.

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“…However, these outcome measures require specific equipment and training and are not readily available in practice. Surrogate measures of pain might also include animal production outcomes, physiological parameters, and biomarkers [19][20][21]; yet these are not necessarily specific to pain. For these reasons, in practice, pain assessment relies on the evaluation of behaviors that could be associated with pain (including facial expressions) using scoring instruments (i.e.…”

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Measurement properties of pain scoring instruments in farm animals: A systematic review protocol using the COSMIN checklist

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Society has been increasingly concerned about the impact of pain on farm animal welfare. This systematic review aims to provide evidence relating to the measurement properties (i.e. reliability, validity, and sensitivity) of pain scoring instruments used for pain assessment in farm animals. A literature search will be performed using five databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, CAB abstracts and Biological Abstracts) and search terms related to pain, pain scales and different species of farm animals. Eligibility criteria will include full-text studies on the development and/or validation of acute and chronic pain scoring instruments for farm animals including bovine (beef and dairy), ovine, caprine, camel, swine and poultry. Exclusion criteria will include studies that report the use of pain scales for the validation of another instrument, or those reporting ethograms/list of behaviors potentially indicating pain without a scoring system. Study titles and their abstracts will be screened for eligibility by one investigator. Full-text articles will be independently reviewed for eligibility and evaluated by two investigators. Relevant information will be recorded and evaluated systematically according to the Consensus‐based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) checklist using an adapted data collection sheet. The following measurement properties and characteristics of the instruments will be assessed: content validity (internal consistency, structural and cross-cultural validity), reliability, measurement error, criterion and construct validity, responsiveness, interpretability and feasibility. Following the assessment of methodological quality and quality of the findings, evidence for each measurement property will be summarized into high, moderate, low or very low. This systematic review will provide further insights into the evidence-based measurement properties of pain scoring instruments in farm animals. It may identify possible gaps of knowledge with these tools as a potential target for future studies in farm animals with a positive impact on animal welfare.

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Systemic inflammatory and stress markers in cattle and sheep submitted to different reproductive procedures

Cited by 3 publications

References 63 publications

Serum Amyloid A as a Promising Biomarker in Domestic Animals’ Reproduction: Current Knowledge and Future Perspective

Serum Amyloid A as a Promising Biomarker in Domestic Animals’ Reproduction: Current Knowledge and Future Perspective

Measurement properties of pain scoring instruments in farm animals: A systematic review using the COSMIN checklist

Measurement properties of pain scoring instruments in farm animals: A systematic review protocol using the COSMIN checklist

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