Targeted plasma amino acid metabolomics reveals distinct signatures of subclinical ketosis, subclinical mastitis, and concurrent disease in early lactation dairy cows
Background and Aim: Subclinical ketosis (SCK) and subclinical mastitis (SCM) are common disorders of early lactation dairy cows, but their concurrent metabolic effects remain poorly characterized. This study aimed to characterize plasma amino acid profiles associated with SCK, SCM, and concurrent SCK+SCM, evaluate meta...