Blood Biomarker Profile Alterations in Newborn Canines: Effect of the Mother′s Weight

Reyes-Sotelo, Brenda; Mota-Rojas, Daniel; Mora-Medina, Patricia; Ogi, Asahi; Mariti, Chiara; Olmos-Hernández, Adriana; Martı́nez-Burnes, Julio; Hernández-Ávalos, Ismael; Sánchez-Millán, José Luis; Gazzano, Angelo

doi:10.3390/ani11082307

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“…It was observed in 51 equines that under 1 year of age diagnosed with colic, where a HRV was greater differences between RR intervals in animals that had a greater probability of surviving compared to animals that had a lower probability of survival (64.8 ms vs. 33.4 ms) [ 95 ]. The previous observations confirm that this primary response to stress or pain is unlikely to be a sustained response that could be the prelude to late endocrine changes [ 96 , 97 ].…”

Section: Endocrine Alterations Associated With Pain and Anxiety Improvesupporting

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“…Other indicators that have been employed with equines include blood glucose [ 104 ], and lactate levels [ 114 ], serum creatine kinase [ 115 ], and plasma beta-endorphin [ 116 , 117 ], but these parameters are not exclusive for detecting stress [ 20 , 97 ]. Therefore, an endocrinal response can be an indicator of anxiety and pain that could even help to identify when it is a chronic or acute event by considering the indicators involved.…”

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Nociceptive pain and anxiety in equines: Physiological and behavioral alterations

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Pain and anxiety are two of the most important concerns in clinical veterinary medicine because they arise as consequences of multiple factors that can severely affect animal welfare. The aim of the present review was to provide a description and interpretation of the physiological and behavioral alterations associated with pain and anxiety in equines. To this end, we conducted an extensive review of diverse sources on the topic. The article begins by describing the neurophysiological pathway of pain, followed by a discussion of the importance of the limbic system in responses to pain and anxiety, since prolonged exposure to situations that cause stress and pain generates such physiological changes as tachycardia, tachypnea, hypertension, hyperthermia, and heart rate variability (HRV), often accompanied by altered emotional states, deficient rest, and even aggressiveness. In the long term, animals may show deficiencies in their ability to deal with changes in the environment due to alterations in the functioning of their immune, nervous, and endocrinologic systems. In conclusion, pain and anxiety directly impact the homeostasis of organisms, so it is necessary to conduct objective evaluations of both sensations using behavioral scales, like the horse grimace scale, complemented by assessments of blood biomarkers to analyze their correlation with physiological parameters: Heart rate, respiratory rate, HRV, the parasympathetic tone activity index, lactate and glucose levels, and temperature. Additional tools – infrared thermography, for example – can also be used in these efforts to improve the quality of life and welfare of horses.

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“…Factors that influence birth weight could be classified as maternal, fetal, and placental [ 115 ]. Dam size, weight, body condition, age and breed, environmental conditions, as well as litter size were described as important variables that affect fetal weight [ 103 , 116 ]. Due to the fact that birth weight reflects intrauterine nutrition of the fetus, the condition of the placenta is one of the basic factors affecting the newborn [ 113 ].…”

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Dead or Alive? A Review of Perinatal Factors That Determine Canine Neonatal Viability

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The perinatal period has a critical impact on viability of the newborns. The variety of factors that can potentially affect the health of a litter during pregnancy, birth, and the first weeks of life requires proper attention from both the breeder and the veterinarian. The health status of puppies can be influenced by various maternal factors, including breed characteristics, anatomy, quality of nutrition, delivery assistance, neonatal care, and environmental or infectious agents encountered during pregnancy. Regular examinations and pregnancy monitoring are key tools for early detection of signals that can indicate disorders even before clinical signs occur. Early detection significantly increases the chances of puppies’ survival and proper development. The purpose of the review was to summarize and discuss the complex interactions between all elements that, throughout pregnancy and the first days of life, have a tangible impact on the subsequent fate of the offspring. Many of these components continue to pose challenges in veterinary neonatology; thus, publications presenting the current state of knowledge in this field are in demand.

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“…Observations of human newborns show that the temperature of the thoracic region has values similar to those of body temperature and that this correlates significantly with parameters such as the mother’s weight ( r 2 = 0.31) [ 118 ]. This has also been demonstrated in neonate dogs, where alterations in blood flow permit evaluating the risk of death during normal births [ 119 ].…”

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Efficacy and Function of Feathers, Hair, and Glabrous Skin in the Thermoregulation Strategies of Domestic Animals

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The objective of this review is to describe and analyze the effect of feathers, hair, and glabrous (hairless) skin on the thermoregulation of domestic and endotherm animals, especially concerning the uses and scope of infrared thermography (IRT), scientific findings on heat and cold stress, and differences among species of domestic animals. Clinical medicine considers thermoregulation a mechanism that allows animals to adapt to varying thermal environmental conditions, a process in which the presence of feathers, hair, or glabrous skin influences heat loss or heat retention, respectively, under hot and cold environmental conditions. Evaluating body temperature provides vital information on an individual’s physiological state and health status since variations in euthermia maintenance in vertebrates reflect a significant cellular metabolism deviation that needs to be assessed and quantified. IRT is a non-invasive tool for evaluating thermal responses under thermal stress conditions in animals, where the presence or absence of feathers, hair, and glabrous skin can affect readings and the differences detected. Therefore, anatomical regions, the characteristics of feathers, hair, glabrous skin such as structure, length, color, and extension, and strategies for dissipating or retaining heat together constitute a broad area of opportunity for future research into the phenomena of dermal thermoregulation in domestic species.

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Blood Biomarker Profile Alterations in Newborn Canines: Effect of the Mother′s Weight

Cited by 13 publications

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Nociceptive pain and anxiety in equines: Physiological and behavioral alterations

Nociceptive pain and anxiety in equines: Physiological and behavioral alterations

Dead or Alive? A Review of Perinatal Factors That Determine Canine Neonatal Viability

Efficacy and Function of Feathers, Hair, and Glabrous Skin in the Thermoregulation Strategies of Domestic Animals

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