scholarly journals Effects of far-off and close-up transition cow feeding on uterine health, postpartum anestrous interval, and reproductive outcomes in pasture-based dairy cows

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Meier ◽  
J. K. Kay ◽  
B. Kuhn-Sherlock ◽  
A. Heiser ◽  
M. D. Mitchell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Reproductive Outcomes ◽  
Transition Cow ◽  
Uterine Health

scholarly journals Reproductive Tract Infections in Dairy Cows: Can Probiotics Curb Down the Incidence Rate?

Dairy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-64
Author(s):  
Eduardo Barahona Rosales ◽  
Burim N. Ametaj
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Systemic Circulation ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Reproductive Tract Infections ◽  
Uterine Health ◽  
Lower Fertility ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Uterine Diseases

Postpartum uterine diseases are common in dairy cows and are a great concern for the dairy industry as they are associated with various consequences, including lower fertility, lower milk yield, and an overall negative impact on the host health. An infected uterus is a source of bacterial compounds and cytokines that spill into the systemic circulation, spreading inflammation to other organs. In this review article, we discuss a short overview of the anatomy of the reproductive tract of dairy cows and several infectious diseases of the uterus including metritis, endometritis, and pyometra. Additionally, we discuss the microbiome of the reproductive tract in health and during uterine diseases. As well, diagnostic criteria for metritis and endometritis and contributing factors for increased susceptibility to metritis infection are important topics of this review. To better understand how the uterus and reproductive tract respond to bacterial pathogens, a section of this review is dedicated to immunity of the reproductive tract. Both the innate and adaptive immunity systems are also discussed. We conclude the review with a factual discussion about the current treatments of uterine diseases and the new developments in the area of application of probiotics for uterine health. Mechanisms of actions of probiotics are discussed in detail and also some applications to prevent uterine infections in dairy cows are discussed.

Relationships among ketosis, serum metabolites, body condition, and reproductive outcomes in dairy cows

2015 ◽  
Vol 84 (2) ◽  
pp. 252-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eun-Kyung Shin ◽  
Jae-Kwan Jeong ◽  
In-Soo Choi ◽  
Hyun-Gu Kang ◽  
Tai-Young Hur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Body Condition ◽  
Reproductive Outcomes ◽  
Serum Metabolites

scholarly journals Flow Cytometric Assessment of the Viability and Functionality of Uterine Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes in Postpartum Dairy Cows

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1081
Author(s):  
Leen Lietaer ◽  
Kristel Demeyere ◽  
Stijn Heirbaut ◽  
Evelyne Meyer ◽  
Geert Opsomer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Flow Cytometric ◽  
Holstein Friesian ◽  
Uterine Health ◽  
Intracellular Proteolysis ◽  
Friesian Cows

Postpartum dairy cows experience impaired peripheral polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN) functionality, which has been associated with reproductive tract inflammatory diseases. However, it has not been elucidated yet whether endometrial PMN functionality is (equally) impaired. We developed a method for endometrial PMN isolation and flow cytometric assessment of their viability and functionality. We also evaluated PMN immunolabeling, using a specific bovine granulocyte marker, CH138A. Blood and endometrial cytobrush samples were collected in duplicate from seventeen clinically healthy Holstein-Friesian cows between 9 and 37 days in milk. The proportion of viable, apoptotic, and necrotic PMN in endometrial samples roughly ranged from 10 to 80%, indicating highly dynamic endometrial PMN populations in the postpartum uteri. Endometrial PMN functionality testing revealed that PMN immunolabeling increased the accuracy, although this protocol might influence the median fluorescence intensity of the sample. Phagocytosis seemed the most stable and reliable endometrial PMN function and could be assessed satisfactorily without prior CH138A immunolabeling. However, the interpretation of oxidative burst and intracellular proteolysis tests remains challenging. The correlation between peripheral and endometrial PMN functionality was poor. Further research is warranted to unravel the role of uterine PMN viability and functionality in bovine uterine health.

scholarly journals Addition of Clinoptilolite In The Diet Reduces Uterine PMN Leukocytes And Open Days In Multiparous Lactating Dairy Cows Managed In A Mountain Tropical Pasture-Based System

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franklin I Sinchi ◽  
Jenny F. Zuin ◽  
Juan Pablo Garzón ◽  
Gonzalo E. López ◽  
Guido Calle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
General Linear Model ◽  
Tropical Pasture ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Lactating Dairy Cows ◽  
Uterine Health ◽  
Pmn Leukocytes ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Subclinical Endometritis

Abstract This study was aimed to assess the effect of adding clinoptilolite in the diet on uterine health and reproductive performance in multiparous lactating dairy cows managed in a tropical pasture-based system above 2500 meters of altitude. Seventy-seven multiparous Holstein crossbred cows were allocated randomly into two groups: clinoptilolite supplemented cows (CLG, n = 42) and non-supplemented cows as control (CG, n = 35). Cows from CLG were supplemented with clinoptilolite from 30 days (50 g/cow/day) before to 60 days after calving (200 g/cow/day). Data were analyzed by general linear model, least squares means and chi-square test of SAS. In CLG cows, percentages of uterine PMN leukocytes (P<0.0001) and proportion of subclinical endometritis (P=0.0187) were lower than in CG. The interval calving to first corpus luteum was shorter (P=0.0759) in CLG than CG, and calving to first service interval was similar between treatments. Cows from CLG became pregnant 35 days earlier than CG cows (P=0.0224). In conclusion, daily addition of clinoptilolite in the diet decreased the proportion of cows with subclinical endometritis and shortened the interval from calving to conception in lactating dairy cows.

scholarly journals The effect of transition cow housing on lying and feeding behavior in Holstein dairy cows

2019 ◽  
Vol 102 (8) ◽  
pp. 7398-7407 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.R. Campler ◽  
L. Munksgaard ◽  
M.B. Jensen
Keyword(s):  
Feeding Behavior ◽  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Transition Cow ◽  
Holstein Dairy Cows

scholarly journals Effect of intrauterine infusion of ceftiofur on uterine health and fertility in dairy cows

2009 ◽  
Vol 92 (4) ◽  
pp. 1532-1542 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.N. Galvão ◽  
L.F. Greco ◽  
J.M. Vilela ◽  
M.F. Sá Filho ◽  
J.E.P. Santos
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Uterine Health

scholarly journals Risk Assessment and Consequences of Retained Placenta for Uterine Health, Reproduction and Milk Yield in Dairy Cows

2009 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. 163-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
László Könyves ◽  
Ottó Szenci ◽  
Viktor Jurkovich ◽  
Lászlóné Tegzes ◽  
Attila Tirián ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Ovarian Activity ◽  
Nefa Concentration ◽  
Acid Base ◽  
Retained Placenta ◽  
Uterine Involution ◽  
Holstein Friesian ◽  
Uterine Health ◽  
Plasma Nefa Concentration

The objective of the study was to determine the value of metabolic indicators characterising the energy and acid-base metabolism of dairy cows for predicting the risk of retained placenta (RP). The connection between RP and different factors analysed, and the effect of RP on the development of puerperal metritis (PM) as well as on reproduction and milk production was studied. A total of 105 Holstein-Friesian cows were included and sampled between days -14–0 prepartum and then on days 4, 10–14, 28–35, 56–63 and 84–91 postpartum, for metabolic tests. From day 4, at times coinciding with the days of metabolic sampling, uterine involution and metritis were monitored by clinical examination, and from days 28–35 ovarian activity was monitored by ultrasonography. On days -14–0, the plasma non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) concentration showed a positive Odds Ratio (OR) 102.1, P < 0.05; while urinary net acid-base excretion (NABE) exhibited a negative correlation (OR 0.99; P < 0.05) with the odds of RP. NEFA and NABE were negatively correlated (Pearson’s coefficient: -0.24; P < 0.05). Ketonuria of grade ≥ 2+ increased the probability of RP (OR: Infinite; P < 0.05). On day -14–0 prepartum, elevated plasma NEFA concentration, decreasing urinary NABE and grade ≥ 2+ ketonuria indicates a higher risk of RP. The odds of RP were not influenced by parity, sex and viability of the calf, and the calving assistance. RP increased the risk of PM (OR: 27.3; P < 0.0001). The RP alone did not exert an influence on the metabolic status, reproductive performance or milk production of cows.

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