Level of cortisol in placental tissue vis-à-vis oxidative stress in dystocia affected buffaloes.

The article discusses a study that examined the oxidative stress and inflammation in placental tissue and umbilical cord of normally calved and dystocia affected buffaloes. It shows that normally calved buffaloes have higher levels of total protein in placental tissue and umbilical cord compared to the buffaloes with fetal dystocia. Findings indicate that increased levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and cortisol following dystocia and uterine torsion may contribute to stress and could result in severe postpartum uterine inflammation.