Table 2.
Plasma endocannabinoid (AEA, 2-AG), NEFA and glucose concentrations of 7 cows with ad libitum intake, after 7 h of food deprivation and 17 h after refeeding. Cows were offered a corn silage-based diet. Data are shown as LSM + SE.
| Ad Libitum | Food Deprivation | Refeeding | ANOVA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEA (nM) | 0.26 a ± 0.02 | 0.29 a ± 0.02 | 0.27 a ± 0.02 | F(2,12) = 0.69, p = 0.52 |
| 2-AG (nM) | 3.60 a ± 0.49 | 4.73 b ± 0.49 | 3.63 a ± 0.49 | F(2,12) = 6.17, p < 0.05 |
| NEFA (µmol/L) | 162.71 a ± 40.28 | 237.14 b ± 40.28 | 189.29 ab ± 40.28 | F(2,12) = 7.46, p < 0.01 |
| Glucose (mmol/L) | 4.06 a ± 0.13 | 3.65 b ± 0.13 | 3.73 b ± 0.13 | F(2,12) = 8.38, p < 0.01 |
a,b Different superscript letters within one row indicate significance differences (p < 0.05, Tukey–Kramer).