
Biological Trace Element Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: June 4, 2025
Excessive copper (Cu) supplementation is common on dairy farms worldwide, despite a growing body of research highlighting the risks over-supplementation, including liver damage, impaired growth, and reduced fertility. However, diagnosing Cu toxicity remains challenging due to liver's allostatic regulation blood levels debate surrounding thresholds. This study utilised secondary data from longitudinal conducted between September 2016 2018 involving 80 replacement Holstein-Friesian heifers. Data was generate receiver operating characteristic curves which established thresholds associated with suboptimal function Results indicated that hepatic concentrations exceeding 167 mg/kg dry matter (DM) were conception rates first service, while above 260 DM probability second services. Hepatic 322 linked function, as evidenced by elevated serum glutamate dehydrogenase activity. In contrast, threshold value could not be generated for plasma Cu, underscoring its inadequacy biomarker. The fertility identified in this may more closely related optimizing animal performance rather than indicative toxicity, suggesting need further research.
Language: Английский