Postpartum meloxicam administration alters plasma haptoglobin, polyunsaturated fatty acid, and oxylipid concentrations in postpartum ewes.

Katie E OlagarayBarry J BradfordLorraine M SordilloJeffery C GandyLaman K MamedovaTurner H SwartzTrey D JacksonEmma K PersoonCaitlin S ShugartCurtis R Youngs

Published in: Journal of animal science and biotechnology (2020)

Postpartum MEL treatment of ewes decreased plasma concentrations of Hp and several oxylipids, with the greatest impact in ewes with biomarkers reflecting a greater inflammatory state before treatment. Anti-inflammatory strategies may help resolve excessive postpartum inflammation in some dams.

Keyphrases

fatty acid
oxidative stress
anti inflammatory
combination therapy
physical activity
body mass index
replacement therapy
weight loss