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Table 2 Results (p-values) of logistic regression analyses evaluating the relationship between the concentrations of serum vitamin A (S-vit A) and vitamin E (S-vit E), plasma selenium (P-Se) and serum zinc (S-Zn) in the mid dry period and the occurrence of concentrations considered marginal or deficient (MD), and adequate (A) levels after calving, in 20 dairy cows.

From: Prediction of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Selenium and Zinc Status of Periparturient Dairy Cows Using Blood Sampling During the Mid Dry Period

Mean (SD) days after calving

Threshold levela

S-Vit A

Vit E

P-Se

Zn

2 (2)

MD

0.29

0.05

0.02

0.34

 

A

n.a. b

n.a.b

0.05

0.75

7 (2)

MD

0.19

0.07

0.54

0.78

 

A

0.08

0.09

0.14

0.79

  1. a The MD and A levels for each micronutrient are given in the results section.
  2. b n.a. = not analyzed; all cows had values below adequate levels.