Although excessive inflammation is bad, the results of a University of Guelph study revealed why some inflammation at calving is positive. The key is discovering the balance between healthy and excessive inflammation, according to Barry J. Bradford, PhD.
Inflammation is needed to drive the birthing process, and we also think it’s important for aiding in the metabolic adaptation to lactation, but it can’t get out of hand.”
Source: Hoard’s Dairyman, May 27, 2021. Link. Bradford shares, “There’s a tightrope act here. We don’t want to hit inflammation with a hammer but keeping it somewhat under control would be wise.”