Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Brown Seaweed (<i>Macrocystis pyrifera</i>) on Oxidative Stress of Grass-Fed Dairy Cows

<i>Macrocystis pyrifera</i> is a brown seaweed widely distributed on the coast of Chile, with a high content of polyphenolic compounds with antioxidant properties. The effects of its inclusion in the diet on oxidative stress in dairy cows have not been evaluated. Therefore, this study ai...

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Main Authors: Daniel Cartes, Joaquín Beltrán, Daniela Luna, Ignacio Beltrán
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description <i>Macrocystis pyrifera</i> is a brown seaweed widely distributed on the coast of Chile, with a high content of polyphenolic compounds with antioxidant properties. The effects of its inclusion in the diet on oxidative stress in dairy cows have not been evaluated. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of two doses of inclusion of <i>Macrocystis pyrifera</i> on pro-oxidant and antioxidant indicators in grazing dairy cows. Thirty-six mid-lactating and clinically healthy Holstein-Friesian cows were randomly assigned to one of three diets: Control (75% perennial ryegrass and 25% commercial concentrate); Treatment 1 (control diet and 1.5% inclusion of seaweed); and Treatment 2 (control diet and 3% inclusion of seaweed). Blood samples were taken by coccygeal venipuncture on days 18, 45, and 61 to determine the plasma concentration of malondialdehyde (MDA), Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC), and oxidant stress index (OSI). No significant differences were observed between groups regarding MDA, TEAC, and OSI. However, an interaction was observed, where at 45 and 61 days, the OSI of the cows was lower in Treatment 2 compared to the Control. Including 1.5% and 3% of <i>Macrocystis pyrifera</i> in the diet of grass-fed cows did not affect the oxidative stress indicators during mid-lactation.
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spelling doaj-art-568eacd0455b483aa1fbb1685f4bc6742025-08-20T02:26:50ZengMDPI AGAgriculture2077-04722024-10-011411188110.3390/agriculture14111881Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Brown Seaweed (<i>Macrocystis pyrifera</i>) on Oxidative Stress of Grass-Fed Dairy CowsDaniel Cartes0Joaquín Beltrán1Daniela Luna2Ignacio Beltrán3Departamento Ciencias Clínicas, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias y Pecuarias, Universidad de Chile, La Pintana 6640022, ChileInstituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias (INIA), Sede Remehue, Osorno 5290000, ChileDepartamento Producción Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias y Pecuarias, Universidad de Chile, La Pintana 6640022, ChileInstituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias (INIA), Sede Remehue, Osorno 5290000, Chile<i>Macrocystis pyrifera</i> is a brown seaweed widely distributed on the coast of Chile, with a high content of polyphenolic compounds with antioxidant properties. The effects of its inclusion in the diet on oxidative stress in dairy cows have not been evaluated. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of two doses of inclusion of <i>Macrocystis pyrifera</i> on pro-oxidant and antioxidant indicators in grazing dairy cows. Thirty-six mid-lactating and clinically healthy Holstein-Friesian cows were randomly assigned to one of three diets: Control (75% perennial ryegrass and 25% commercial concentrate); Treatment 1 (control diet and 1.5% inclusion of seaweed); and Treatment 2 (control diet and 3% inclusion of seaweed). Blood samples were taken by coccygeal venipuncture on days 18, 45, and 61 to determine the plasma concentration of malondialdehyde (MDA), Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC), and oxidant stress index (OSI). No significant differences were observed between groups regarding MDA, TEAC, and OSI. However, an interaction was observed, where at 45 and 61 days, the OSI of the cows was lower in Treatment 2 compared to the Control. Including 1.5% and 3% of <i>Macrocystis pyrifera</i> in the diet of grass-fed cows did not affect the oxidative stress indicators during mid-lactation.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/14/11/1881seaweedsantioxidantsdairy cowsphlorotannins
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Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Brown Seaweed (<i>Macrocystis pyrifera</i>) on Oxidative Stress of Grass-Fed Dairy Cows
Agriculture
seaweeds
antioxidants
dairy cows
phlorotannins
title Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Brown Seaweed (<i>Macrocystis pyrifera</i>) on Oxidative Stress of Grass-Fed Dairy Cows
title_full Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Brown Seaweed (<i>Macrocystis pyrifera</i>) on Oxidative Stress of Grass-Fed Dairy Cows
title_fullStr Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Brown Seaweed (<i>Macrocystis pyrifera</i>) on Oxidative Stress of Grass-Fed Dairy Cows
title_full_unstemmed Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Brown Seaweed (<i>Macrocystis pyrifera</i>) on Oxidative Stress of Grass-Fed Dairy Cows
title_short Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Brown Seaweed (<i>Macrocystis pyrifera</i>) on Oxidative Stress of Grass-Fed Dairy Cows
title_sort effect of dietary inclusion of brown seaweed i macrocystis pyrifera i on oxidative stress of grass fed dairy cows
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antioxidants
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phlorotannins
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