RK Pathak

TL;DR: Inflammatory response is essential for normal expulsion of fetal membranes and that inadequate or altered expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, adhesion molecules and SCFA receptors is associated with RFM in cows, according to a clear association of butyrate levels.

TL;DR: It may be inferred that cortisol concentrations and expression of certain genes associated with lifespan and margination of neutrophils were altered in cows developing RFM compared to those expelled the fetal membranes normally.

TL;DR: It may be inferred that the concentrations of IL-1, IL-6,IL-8 and TNF-α around parturition were altered in cows developing RFM compared to those expelled fetal membranes normally.

TL;DR: It may be concluded that increased parity, abnormal calving, and short gestation length were the main risk factors for RFM in dairy bovine.

TL;DR: It is observed that the concentrations of NEFA and BHBA before calving were highly related to the RFM, and it may be inferred that monitoring the levels ofNEFA andBHBA during prepartum period would help in identifying the cows at the risk of developing RFM.