Overview

This collection features four peer-reviewed reviews on infertility and other reproductive disorders in dairy cattle. The first chapter discusses the physiology of the main impediments to fertility and management issues that need to be addressed to ensure good fertility of dairy cows. The chapter focusses on parturition and uterine health, the importance of the post-partum environment and the role of oestrus, as well as methods of establishing pregnancy and the effect of heat stress on cows’ fertility. The second chapter considers recent developments in automated monitoring of livestock fertility and pregnancy, focussing on its implementation in dairy cattle production. The chapter explores the physiological basics of the reproductive cycle in dairy cattle and the use of artificial intelligence to monitor and report changes in animal behaviour. The third chapter reviews progress in understanding the role of genetics in addressing the decline in fertility rates in dairy cattle. The chapter discusses strategies to improve the reproductive performance of dairy cattle, including the use of different breeds, measures of fertility and genomic data. The final chapter reviews best practices to detect reproductive problems and limitations in dairy cattle. The chapter identifies key areas which are known to limit performance and provides strategies which can be implemented to optimise reproductive performance and maximise animal health.

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Author:   Prof. Alexander C. O. Evans (University College Dublin) ,  Shenming Zeng (China Agriculture University) ,  Dr Michael Iwersen (University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna (Austria)) ,  Dr Marc Drillich (University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna (Austria))
Publisher:   Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Imprint:   Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Volume:   31
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.200kg
ISBN:  

9781801460835

ISBN 10:   1801460833
Pages:   138
Publication Date:   30 August 2022
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Causes, prevention and management of infertility in dairy cows: Alexander C. O. Evans, University College Dublin, Ireland; and Shenming Zeng, China Agriculture University, China; 1 Introduction2 Bovine parturition and uterine health3 Bovine post-partum metabolic environment and ovarian activity4 Oestrus in dairy cows5 Establishing pregnancy in dairy cows6 Heat stress and bovine fertility7 Heifer fertility8 Genetics and bovine fertility9 Future trends and conclusion10 Where to look for further information11 References Chapter 2 - Developments in automated monitoring of livestock fertility/pregnancy: Michael Iwersen, University of Veterinary Medicine – Vienna, Austria; 1 Introduction2 The Estrous Cycle in Dairy Cows3 Reproductive Performance and Estrus Detection4 Methods for Estrus Detection in Cows5 Summary and Future Research6 Where to Look for Further Information7 References Chapter 3 - Advances in dairy cattle breeding to improve fertility/reproductive efficiency: Mekonnen Haile-Mariam, Agriculture Victoria, AgriBio, Australia; and Jennie Pryce, Agriculture Victoria and La Trobe University, Australia; 1 Introduction2 Measures of fertility traits3 Basis for genetic improvement of fertility traits4 Strategies for genetic improvement of fertility5 Summary6 Future trends7 Acknowledgements8 Where to look for further information9 References Chapter 4 - Optimising reproductive management to maximise dairy herd health and production: Norman B. Williamson, Massey University, New Zealand; 1 Introduction2 Grouping animals to measure individual animal reproduction limits3 Measuring reproductive performance4 Production-related reproductive indices for pasture-based seasonally calving herds5 Diagnostic reproductive indices for pasture-based seasonally calving herds6 Production-related reproductive indices in year-round calving herds7 Indices used to diagnose causes of inadequate herd reproduction8 Monitoring bull breeding9 Management of herd limits to reproduction: anoestrus10 Clinical examination and treatment of anoestrous cows11 Improving oestrus detection12 Controlled breeding programmes for oestrus synchronisation13 The role of nutrition in limiting and optimising reproduction14 Managing abortion15 Conclusion and future trends16 Where to look for further information17 References

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Author Information

Dr Jennie Pryce is Principal Research Scientist at Agriculture Victoria Research part of the State Government of Victoria, Australia where she lead the Animal’s Programme of DairyBio. Dr Pryce is also Professor at La Trobe University, Australia.

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