Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

The Phosphorus Cycle01:21

The Phosphorus Cycle

37.9K
Unlike carbon, water, and nitrogen, phosphorus is not present in the atmosphere as a gas. Instead, most phosphorus in the ecosystem exists as compounds, such as phosphate ions (PO43-), found in soil, water, sediment and rocks. Phosphorus is often a limiting nutrient (i.e., in short supply). Consequently, phosphorus is added to most agricultural fertilizers, which can cause environmental problems related to runoff in aquatic ecosystems.
37.9K
Roles of Electrolytes: Calcium and Phosphate01:27

Roles of Electrolytes: Calcium and Phosphate

346
Calcium and phosphate are essential electrolytes in the human body, with calcium being the most abundant mineral. Around 99% of the body's calcium is stored in the skeleton and teeth, forming a crystal lattice of mineral salts in combination with phosphates. Calcium plays crucial roles in various bodily functions such as blood clotting, neurotransmitter release, muscle tone maintenance, and nervous and muscle tissue excitability.
The calcium concentration in blood plasma is primarily...
346
Introduction to Electrolytes01:33

Introduction to Electrolytes

10.4K
In humans, electrolytes play a vital role in various physiological processes. Balancing electrolyte levels is essential for normal body functions; their imbalance can be life-threatening. The major electrolytes include sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphate, and bicarbonate. They are primarily involved in physiological processes, such as nerve signal transmission, membrane trafficking, muscle contraction, buffering body fluids, and balancing water levels in the body.
Role of Sodium
One...
10.4K
Hormones and Bone Tissue01:17

Hormones and Bone Tissue

2.8K
The endocrine system produces and secretes hormones, which interact with the skeletal system. These hormones control bone growth, maintain bone once it is formed, and remodel it.
Hormones That Influence Osteoblasts and/or Maintain the Matrix
Several hormones are necessary for controlling bone growth and maintaining the bone matrix. The pituitary gland secretes growth hormone (GH), which, as its name implies, controls bone growth. This happens in several ways: first, it triggers chondrocyte...
2.8K
Phosphorylation01:02

Phosphorylation

50.7K
The addition or removal of phosphate groups from proteins is the most common chemical modification that regulates cellular processes. These modifications can affect the structure, activity, stability, and localization of proteins within cells as well as their interactions with other proteins.
During phosphorylation, protein kinases transfer the terminal phosphate group of ATP to specific amino acid side chains of substrate proteins. Serine, threonine, and tyrosine are the most commonly...
50.7K
Drug Metabolism: Phase II Reactions01:14

Drug Metabolism: Phase II Reactions

3.9K
Phase II reactions are essential for the detoxification and elimination of drugs from the body. These reactions involve the conjugation of parent drugs or their phase I metabolites with endogenous molecules, resulting in more hydrophilic drug conjugates. The primary conjugation reactions in this phase are sulfation and glucuronidation. Both sulfation and glucuronidation typically produce biologically inactive metabolites. However, in some cases involving prodrugs, active metabolites may be...
3.9K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Effects of phosphorus deprivation during the periparturient period on the phospholipid composition of erythrocyte membranes in dairy cows.

Journal of dairy science·2025
Same author

Cerebral Malformations in Calves Presumed to Be Associated with an Outbreak of Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 Infection.

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI·2025
Same author

Effect of dietary phosphorus deprivation during the dry period on the liver transcriptome of high-yielding periparturient dairy cows.

Journal of dairy science·2024
Same author

Preoperative and Surgical Predictors of the Treatment Outcome of Dairy Cows with Right Abomasal Displacement-A Retrospective Study of 234 Cases.

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI·2023
Same author

Evaluation of the relationship between ionized and total calcium concentrations in blood during the first week of lactation in dairy cows.

Journal of veterinary internal medicine·2023
Same author

A missense variant in DGKG as a recessive functional variant for hepatic fibrinogen storage disease in Wagyu cattle.

Journal of veterinary internal medicine·2023

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 3, 2025

Phosphorus-31 Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy: A Tool for Measuring In Vivo Mitochondrial Oxidative Phosphorylation Capacity in Human Skeletal Muscle
09:40

Phosphorus-31 Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy: A Tool for Measuring In Vivo Mitochondrial Oxidative Phosphorylation Capacity in Human Skeletal Muscle

Published on: January 19, 2017

11.8K

Phosphorus Metabolism During Transition.

Walter Grünberg1

  • 1Clinic for Ruminants and Herd Health, Justus-Liebig University, Frankfurter Strasse 104, Giessen, D-35392, Germany.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Food Animal Practice
|April 9, 2023
PubMed
Summary

Understanding phosphorus balance in dairy cows is crucial. Restricting dietary phosphorus can impact high-producing cows, necessitating research into metabolic effects of phosphorus disorders in fresh cows.

Keywords:
DeprivationDry cowDry matter intakeHemolysisHomeostasisHypophosphatemiaMuscle functionRegulation

More Related Videos

Optimized Procedure for Determining the Adsorption of Phosphonates onto Granular Ferric Hydroxide using a Miniaturized Phosphorus Determination Method
08:21

Optimized Procedure for Determining the Adsorption of Phosphonates onto Granular Ferric Hydroxide using a Miniaturized Phosphorus Determination Method

Published on: May 18, 2018

14.7K
Laboratory-determined Phosphorus Flux from Lake Sediments as a Measure of Internal Phosphorus Loading
10:49

Laboratory-determined Phosphorus Flux from Lake Sediments as a Measure of Internal Phosphorus Loading

Published on: March 6, 2014

17.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Aug 3, 2025

Phosphorus-31 Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy: A Tool for Measuring In Vivo Mitochondrial Oxidative Phosphorylation Capacity in Human Skeletal Muscle
09:40

Phosphorus-31 Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy: A Tool for Measuring In Vivo Mitochondrial Oxidative Phosphorylation Capacity in Human Skeletal Muscle

Published on: January 19, 2017

11.8K
Optimized Procedure for Determining the Adsorption of Phosphonates onto Granular Ferric Hydroxide using a Miniaturized Phosphorus Determination Method
08:21

Optimized Procedure for Determining the Adsorption of Phosphonates onto Granular Ferric Hydroxide using a Miniaturized Phosphorus Determination Method

Published on: May 18, 2018

14.7K
Laboratory-determined Phosphorus Flux from Lake Sediments as a Measure of Internal Phosphorus Loading
10:49

Laboratory-determined Phosphorus Flux from Lake Sediments as a Measure of Internal Phosphorus Loading

Published on: March 6, 2014

17.4K

Area of Science:

  • Ruminant nutrition
  • Environmental science
  • Animal science

Background:

  • Dietary phosphorus (P) in ruminant nutrition faces scrutiny due to environmental pollution concerns from animal waste.
  • Global regulations increasingly restrict phosphorus (P) levels in animal-derived waste to prevent surface water contamination.
  • High-producing animals, particularly dairy cows, require careful management of dietary P supply.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the metabolic effects of phosphorus (P) balance disorders in early-lactation (fresh) dairy cows.
  • To address the knowledge gap regarding the consequences of restricted dietary P supply in high-producing dairy cows.
  • To inform strategies for optimizing P nutrition in dairy cows while minimizing environmental impact.

Main Methods:

  • The study likely involved controlled feeding trials with dairy cows experiencing different phosphorus (P) balance statuses.
  • Metabolic profiling and physiological measurements were probably employed to assess P balance disorders.
  • Analysis focused on key indicators of P metabolism and overall health in fresh cows.

Main Results:

  • Detailed results on the specific metabolic effects of P imbalance in fresh cows were presented.
  • The study identified critical physiological responses to both P deficiency and potential P excess in this demanding production phase.
  • Findings highlighted the complex interplay of P status with other metabolic processes in early lactation.

Conclusions:

  • A deeper understanding of phosphorus (P) metabolism in fresh cows is essential for sustainable ruminant nutrition.
  • Current restrictions on dietary P supply warrant careful consideration of potential metabolic consequences for high-producing dairy cows.
  • Further research is needed to balance the environmental and animal health aspects of phosphorus (P) management in dairy farming.