# Phenotypic variation of dairy cows’ hematic metabolites and feasibility of non-invasive monitoring of the metabolic status in the transition period

*PRI Rank #1 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Reproductive Physiology in Livestock Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #1 |
| 18m citations | 28 |
| Journal | Frontiers in Veterinary Science |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.3389/fvets.2024.1437352 |
| Corresponding authors | Angela Costa |
| Institution | University of Padova, Italy |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Reproductive Physiology in Livestock Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/reproductive-physiology-in-livestock/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.3389/fvets.2024.1437352](https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2024.1437352)

## Topics

transition period · Dairy cattle · hematic metabolites · mid-infrared spectroscopy · β-hydroxybutyrate · Non-esterified fatty acids · cholesterol · blood glucose · urea · total protein · albumin · globulin · aspartate aminotransferase · gamma-glutamyl transferase · creatine kinase · bilirubin · cortisol · negative energy balance · subclinical ketosis · milk MIR prediction

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