Effects of undernutrition and hydroxytyrosol supplementation in late pregnancy on cow-calf performance, metabolic and immune status, and newborn vitality in beef herds

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dc.contributor.authorLópez de Armentia Osés, Leire
dc.contributor.authorNoya Clavé, Agustí
dc.contributor.authorAlvarez Rodríguez, Javier
dc.contributor.authorVillalba Mata, Daniel
dc.contributor.authorSerrano Pérez, Beatriz
dc.contributor.authorCasasús Pueyo, Isabel
dc.contributor.authorAlabart Alvarez, José Luis
dc.contributor.authorSanz Pascua, Albina
dc.contributor.funderAgencia Estatal de Investigación
dc.contributor.funderGobierno de Aragón
dc.contributor.funderGeneralitat de Catalunya
dc.contributor.funderNextGenerationEU
dc.contributor.orcidLópez de Armentia Osés, Leire [0009-0006-8959-3667]
dc.contributor.orcidNoya Clavé, Agustí [0000-0002-9552-4709]
dc.contributor.orcidSerrano Pérez, Beatriz [0000-0002-8772-6335]
dc.contributor.orcidCasasús Pueyo, Isabel [0000-0003-3943-5311]
dc.contributor.orcidAlabart Alvarez, José Luis [0000-0001-5015-8103]
dc.date.accessioned2026-03-23T11:38:41Z
dc.date.available2026-03-23T11:38:41Z
dc.date.issued2025-03-03
dc.date.updated2026-03-05T07:46:52Z
dc.description.abstractIn semi-extensive cattle systems, cows may be exposed to undernutrition, which may reduce the productivity of beef herds. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of undernutrition and supplementation with hydroxytyrosol (HT, polyphenol derived from olive leaves) during the last third of gestation on cow productive, metabolic and hormonal profiles, transfer of passive immunity to calves via colostrum, and birth weight and vitality of newborn calves. A total of 109 pregnant beef cows (Parda de Montaña, n = 63; and Pirenaica, n = 46) were assigned into four feeding groups following a 2 x 2 factorial design, according to feeding level (100% vs. 60% of nutritional requirements) and dietary HT supplementation (Control vs. HT; 0 and 180 mg HT/kg total mixed ration) between 28 and 40 week of gestation. At week 28, all groups (100-Control, 100-HT, 60-Control and 60-HT) were balanced in BW, BCS (body condition score), breed and age. Cow BW and BCS were recorded, and plasma concentrations of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), cholesterol, insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), glucose, fructosamine and urea were analysed every three weeks during the last third of gestation. Cow cortisol was measured in late pregnancy and shortly after parturition. Colostrum and plasma from cows and calves were analysed for immunoglobulin (IgM, IgG) concentrations. At birth, calf weight and a vitality test were recorded. Undernutrition in the last third of pregnancy reduced dam BW at parturition and induced fat mobilisation. Hydroxytyrosol supplementation in the 60-HT group led to a more moderate increase in NEFA and cholesterol levels, along with a lesser decline in IGF-1 levels. Hydroxytyrosol also decreased dam plasma urea levels. Calves from HT-supplemented dams were heavier at birth. Undernutrition during the last third of gestation resulted in elevated plasma cortisol levels in newborn calves, which persisted for one month, while dam cortisol levels were not affected. Plasma IgG concentrations were higher in HT-supplemented dams regardless of feeding level, and higher concentrations of IgM and IgG in colostrum were maintained throughout the first 24 hours postpartum on them. Calf vitality was only affected by calving difficulty. Overall, undernutrition during the last third of gestation had negative effects on dam BW, BCS and indicators of metabolic status, partially alleviated by HT supplementation, and increased cortisol levels in newborn. Moreover, HT supplementation increased calf birth weight and helped to maintain colostrum IgM and IgG concentration during the first 24 hours after calving.
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dc.description.sponsorshipEste trabajo ha sido financiado por el MICIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033 (FETALNUT, Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades, Gobierno de España), el Gobierno de Aragón (subvención para el grupo de investigación INPASS A25_23R) y el Gobierno de Cataluña (2021 SGR 01361). L. López de Armentia recibió una beca FPI-AEI (PRE2021-098340) y A. Noya recibió una beca posdoctoral Juan de la Cierva-formación del MCIN/AEI (FJC2021-047234-I) y del programa NextGenerationEU/PRTR de la Unión Europea.
dc.identifier.citationLópez de Armentia, L., Noya, A., Álvarez-Rodríguez, J., Villalba, D., Serrano-Pérez, B., Casasús, I., Alabart, J. L., & Sanz, A. (2026). Effects of undernutrition and hydroxytyrosol supplementation in late pregnancy on cow-calf performance, metabolic and immune status, and newborn vitality in beef herds. animal, 20(4), 101793. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.animal.2026.101793
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.animal.2026.101793
dc.identifier.issn1751-7311
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.animal.2026.101793
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10532/8194
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherElsevier B.V.
dc.relationinfo:eu-repo/grantAgreement/AEI/Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica y Técnica y de Innovación 2021-2023/PID2020-113617RR-C22/ES/EFECTOS DE LA SUBNUTRICION FETAL Y DEL USO DE HIDROXITIROSOL EN EL ULTIMO TERCIO DE GESTACION SOBRE EL ESTADO OXIDATIVO E INMUNE Y EL METABOLISMO LIPIDICO EN VACUNO DE CARNE/FETALNUT
dc.relationinfo:eu-repo/grantAgreement/Gobierno de Aragón/III Plan Autonómico de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación 2021-2027/A25_23R/ES/Investigación en producción agroganadera sostenible y saludable/INPASS
dc.relation.citaSi
dc.relation.publisherversionhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.animal.2026.101793
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 Internationalen
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
dc.subject.agrovocNutrición animal
dc.subject.agrovocGanado bovino
dc.subject.agrovocGestación
dc.subject.agrovocCalostro
dc.subject.agrovocPolyphenol content
dc.subject.sdgHambre cero
dc.titleEffects of undernutrition and hydroxytyrosol supplementation in late pregnancy on cow-calf performance, metabolic and immune status, and newborn vitality in beef herds
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