Characterizing the metabolome of transition dairy cows using mass spectrometry-based metabolomics approach.
Identifying prepartum biomarkers associated with the development of severe postpartum metabolic stress in transition dairy cows.
Identifying the mechanisms of insulin resistance in lactating dairy cows.
Delineating the relationship between prepartum physical activity and postpartum metabolic stress in dairy cows.
Developing dairy nutrition and management strategies to improve cow health and maximize producer profits.
Keywords: dairy science, mass spectrometry, biomarker discovery, hyperlipidemia, energy metabolism, insulin resistance, weight gain, and inflammation.