{"id":10419,"date":"2020-03-01T12:00:40","date_gmt":"2020-03-01T11:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phode-animalcare.web-premiere.fr\/non-classifiee\/is-oxidative-stress-the-only-stress-present-in-animal-production\/"},"modified":"2025-02-12T14:20:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T13:20:17","slug":"is-oxidative-stress-the-only-stress-present-in-animal-production","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phode-animalcare.com\/en\/is-oxidative-stress-the-only-stress-present-in-animal-production\/","title":{"rendered":"Is oxidative stress the only stress present in animal production?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stress, oxidative stress, heat stress, the word stress is a catch-all and it is sometimes difficult to know what we really mean when we use it. So we risk being fooled by offers of stress treatment that do not specify what type of stress they claim to reduce.<\/p>\n

\"oxidative<\/p>\n

Oxidative stress, heat stress, stress, a large family present in all farms<\/h2>\n

What is oxidative stress?<\/h3>\n

The biggest confusion commonly encountered in the field is that there is a wide range of antioxidants that can be used to counteract stress. \u201cOxidative stress<\/strong>\u201d does exist; it is an imbalance between the excessive amount of free radicals and antioxidants present in the body. Oxidative stress can be caused by food, or as a result of one or more stressors, but an antioxidant never treats the cause of the stress. When we only focus on the consequences of stress through the oxidative status of the animal, we must privilege antioxidants with strong anti-inflammatory power which, by reducing the suffering of the animal, participates in the reduction of the discomfort.<\/p>\n

What about heat stress?<\/h3>\n

Heat stress<\/a><\/span> is the combination of meteorological factors: temperature, humidity which have consequences on the physiology and well-being of the animal. The body temperature rises and the animal is no longer able to regulate the excess heat.<\/p>\n

Ideally, reducing the causes of stress will always remain a more effective way than acting on the consequences. Making a difference between the causes and consequences of stress is the first step before making a diagnosis. To do so, we must start from the initial definition.<\/p>\n

From the physio to the brain<\/b><\/h2>\n

A definition dating from 1936 that is still valid today.<\/h3>\n

Endocrinologist Hans Selye<\/a><\/span> defines stress <\/b> as the physiological and psychological means<\/b> used by a living being to adapt to a given event. It is a natural physiological<\/b> response<\/b> that allows the body to mobilize its resources in the face of change. This response can manifest itself during positive or negative events. However, while it can be a real stimulant from time to time, stress may also become harmful to the animal physical and mental health if it is too persistant. Reactions can vary from one individual to another, depending on the environment, the context, but the goal of the organism is always the same: to restore balance to the inner environment<\/b>.<\/b><\/p>\n

Stress and stress factor: beware of confusion!<\/h3>\n

Stress should not be confused with stressors. which can be divided into:<\/p>\n