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Hommeida A Nakao T Kubota H 《The Journal of veterinary medical science / the Japanese Society of Veterinary Science》2005,67(10):1031-1035
The incidence of different types of luteal activity postpartum and their effect on reproductive performance were studied in 21 postpartum dairy cows. Progesterone concentrations in defatted milk collected 3 times a week were determined by EIA. Reproductive tract examination was undertaken every other week postpartum. Body weight and body condition score (BCS) were measured before and after calving and the average 100-day milk yield was calculated. Nine (42.9%) cows had normal ovarian activity (first luteal activity < or = 50 days postpartum followed by regular cycles), 5 (23.8%) had prolonged luteal phase (PLP; ovarian cycle with luteal activity > or = 20 days pre-service) and in 7 (33.3%) cows the first luteal activity was shown later than 50 days postpartum (DOV). When compared with normal cows, both PLP and DOV had longer interval to first insemination (63.1 +/- 22.0 days versus 77.6 +/- 21.6 and 93.0 +/- 22.3 days, P<0.05 and P<0.01, respectively), lower first insemination conception rate (88.9% versus 0.0% and 57.1%, P<0.01 and P<0.05, respectively) and greater BCS loss (0.81 +/- 0.2 versus 1.05 +/- 0.21 and 1.04 +/- 0.10, respectively, P<0.01). Cows with PLP showed longer interval to uterine involution than normal and DOV groups (54.0 +/- 8.3 days versus 42.4 +/- 5.5 and 43.3 +/- 8.3 days, respectively, P<0.01) and higher 100-day milk yield (38.8 +/- 2.7 kg versus 33.6 +/- 4.7 and 29.9 +/- 6.1 kg, respectively, P<0.01). In conclusion, more than half of the cows had abnormal luteal activity postpartum, which adversely affected reproductive performance. 相似文献
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Amin Tamadon Mojtaba Kafi Mehdi Saeb Abdolah Mirzaei Saedeh Saeb 《Tropical animal health and production》2011,43(1):29-34
The relations between body condition score (BCS), milk yield, serum insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) profile, and luteal
activity were investigated in postpartum dairy cows. Seventy-one healthy high-producing multiparous Holstein cows were subjected
to transrectal ultrasound scanning twice weekly from the first to the eighth week postpartum. Blood samples were collected
twice weekly to measure serum progesterone (P4) and every 2 weeks to detect serum IGF-I concentrations. BCS was monitored
weekly after calving. Cows with serum P4 concentrations ≥1 ng/ml on at least two consecutive samplings were considered to
have commenced luteal activity. Commencement of luteal activity (C-LA) was observed earlier than 45 days postpartum in 71.8%
of cows while 28.2% showed C-LA later than 45 days. Prolonged luteal phase was the most common abnormal pattern of luteal
activity observed. Cows with a C-LA earlier than 45 days postpartum had higher (P ≤ 0.05) mean serum concentrations of IGF-I than those with later C-LA. In addition, cows which showed C-LA earlier than 45 days
postpartum had more optimal productive indices including shorter calving to conception interval and calving to first service
interval (P ≤ 0.05), and fewer services per conception (P = 0.07). C-LA was significantly later in cows that lost more than 0.5 BCS units within 3 weeks postpartum than in those that
lost less than 0.5 units BCS during the same interval (P = 0.02). We conclude that high-producing dairy cows with higher postpartum serum IGF-I concentrations have earlier commencement
and normal luteal activity, and better reproductive performance. Severity and duration of BCS loss adversely affect commencement
of luteal activity. 相似文献
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I. Aranda-Ávila J. Herrera-Camacho J. R. Aké-López R. A. Delgado-León J. C. Ku-Vera 《Tropical animal health and production》2010,42(7):1435-1440
The aim was to evaluate the effect of corn oil supplementation during postpartum anoestrus on ovarian activity, pregnancy
rate, progesterone (P4), and lipid metabolites (cholesterol, CHO; low and high density lipoproteins; LDL and HDL, respectively) concentrations in
blood of F1 (Bos taurus × Bos indicus) grazing cows. Cows were randomly assigned to an experimental group, fed with a supplement containing 4% corn oil on dry
matter basis (OG, n = 11), and a control group with the same supplement without corn oil (CG, n = 12). Both supplements contained equivalent amounts of crude protein and metabolizable energy and were fed for 34 days continuously.
All cows were induced to estrous 12 days after beginning of supplementation by using a synthetic progestagen and artificially
inseminated 56 h after retiring the implants. Pregnancy diagnosis was performed by transrectal palpation 45 days after insemination,
evaluating simultaneously ovarian activity. P4 and lipid metabolites (CHO, HDL, LDL) concentrations were determined in blood samples collected at 3-day intervals, from
the beginning of corn oil supplementation and up to 10 days after artificial insemination. Ovarian activity was affected by
treatment (p < 0.05), finding ovarian structures in 72.7% of OG cows and in 50% of CG cows. Concentration of P4 and CHO was higher for OG with respect to CG (2.52 ± 0.65 vs 1.88 ± 0.62 ng/ml and 117.79 ± 11.57 vs 85.71 ± 12.11 mg/dl,
respectively), whereas pregnancy rate and blood concentrations of HDL and LDL were not affected by treatment (p > 0.05). Addition of corn oil to the supplement stimulated ovarian activity and increased serum concentrations of progesterone
and cholesterol in grazing B. taurus × B. indicus cows with low body condition score showing postpartum anoestrus. 相似文献
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Solomon Abraha Kelay Belihu Merga Bekana Fikre Lobago 《Tropical animal health and production》2009,41(7):1597-1604
This study was conducted in South Wollo Zone of Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia, to assess the milk yield and reproductive
performance of indigenous and crossbred cattle under smallholder management conditions. Questionnaire survey was used to collect
retrospective data on the performance of dairy cattle in 186 households. Thirty two postpartum cows (16 indigenous and 16
crossbred) were selected purposively and monitored for five months and milk samples were collected twice per week from each
cow to determine postpartum ovarian activity using ELISA techniques. Daily milk yields at all stages of lactation were significantly
(P < 0.01) higher in crossbred than indigenous cows. Crossbred cows had significantly (P < 0.01) longer lactation length and
shorter age at first calving, while calving interval was significantly shorter in cows that gave previous calves during the
wet season than the dry season. Only six cows (18.8%) showed heat signs on an average of 136 days postpartum of which one
was a crossbred and five were indigenous. While, 11 cows (34.3%) resumed ovarian activity until 150th day postpartum among which three were crossbred and eight were indigenous. 相似文献
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A two-year longitudinal study was conducted to assess the reproductive and lactation performances of smallholder crossbred
dairy cattle in Fitche, central Ethiopia. Twenty-four smallholder dairy farms were monitored and data on reproductive, breeding,
lactation and management aspects of crossbred dairy cows (n = 69) were collected and analysed. Moreover, milk samples were collected and analysed for progesterone. The overall Least-squares
means for calving interval (CI), calving to conception interval (CCI) and first observed oestrus after calving were 516, 253
and 141 days, respectively. Suckling significantly prolonged these intervals. The mean first onset of luteal activity (OLA)
after calving was 52 days, while 67.4% (n = 43) had a delayed (>55 days) return to cyclicity after calving. Suckling and parity number significantly (p < 0.05) influenced the OLA. The mean lactation length was 54.4 weeks. The overall daily mean milk yield for the first 43 weeks
of lactation after calving was 11.7 L/day. The estimated daily milk yield increased slowly and reached peak (13.8 L/day) around
the 11th week post partum and declined gradually and steadily. Suckling status, season of calving and parity number significantly influenced the estimated
daily milk yield. In conclusion, the present study indicated that the smallholder crossbred dairy cows in the study area had
prolonged intervals to first oestrus after calving, to conception and to the next calving, and thus their reproductive performance
is unsatisfactory. Delayed first onset of luteal activity (postpartum anoestrus) contributed to these extended intervals.
Further detailed investigation is suggested to examine the effects of other relevant factors on the reproductive and lactation
performances of smallholder crossbred dairy cows for appropriate intervention. 相似文献
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Rafia S Taghipour-Bazargani T Asadi F Vajhi A Bokaie S 《Veterinary research communications》2011,35(8):531-540
The objective of present study was to record the sequential alterations in liver echo-texture through digital analyzing of
the B-mode ultrasonography in three groups of under-conditioned (UC), moderate-conditioned (MC), and over-conditioned (OC)
clinically healthy Holstein cows from 30 days to calving until 30 days in milk. Furthermore, to compare their changes in association
with the changes of fat mobilization parameters of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), betahydroxybutyric acid (BHBA), and
body condition score (BCS). Although the cows lost significant (P < 0.05) BCS from calving and the NEFA values showed an increasing trend near calving and the BHBA values significantly inclined
postparturition, the mean grey scale histogram (MGSH) of liver images did not reveal significant fluctuations unless a significant
decrease on calving day (P < 0.05). The MGSH drop was predicted to be the result of anatomical changes in abdominal cavity, related to delivery and
liver’s blood flow. OC cows had higher NEFA on day +20 than UC and MC cows (P < 0.05). UC cows showed higher MGSH values on day −30 than MC cows and again on day −10 comparing to MC and OC cows (P < 0.05). MGSH values correlated with BCS values (r
UC = −0.186; r
MC = −0.283; r
OC = −0.158). It was concluded that the studied cows did not show significant alterations in textural changes in their liver
ultrasound whilst going through fat mobilization. As quantitative ultrasonography has shown the potential to detect cases
of fatty liver, it could gain the attention to become a feasible device for liver health monitoring on a herd basis. 相似文献
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Dystocia in Friesian cows and its effects on postpartum reproductive performance and milk production
Gaafar H. M. A. Shamiah Sh. M. El-Hamd M. A. Abu Shitta A. A. El-Din M. A. Tag 《Tropical animal health and production》2011,43(1):229-234
A total of 1,243 records for 585 dairy Friesian cows from 1997–2004 were used to study the factors affecting dystocia and
its effects on reproductive performance and milk production. The overall incidence of dystocia was 6.9%. The percentage of
dystocia decreased with increasing live body weight, age, and parity of cows (P < 0.05); however, it increased with increasing birth weight of calves (P < 0.05). The highest percentage of dystocia was detected in winter season, but the least percentage was in summer season
(P < 0.05). The percentage of incidence of dystocia was significantly (P < 0.05) higher with winter feeding compared to summer ration (8.2% vs. 5.1%). The percentage of incidence of dystocia was
significantly (P < 0.05) higher with twinning than single calving (15.5% vs. 6.5%), while not significantly affected by the sex of born calves.
Incidence of dystocia had adverse effects on reproductive performance and milk yield. The service interval, service period,
days open, and calving interval were significantly (P < 0.05) longer in cows afflicted with dystocia compared to normal cows. The conception rate was lower (P < 0.05), but the number of service per conception was higher (P < 0.05) in cows afflicted with dystocia compared to normal cows (60.5% vs. 73.0% and 3.4 vs. 2.7, respectively). Average
daily milk yield was lower (P < 0.05) by 1 kg for cows with incidence of dystocia compared to normal cows. 相似文献
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Efrem Gebrehawariat Berhan Tamir Azage Tegegne 《Tropical animal health and production》2010,42(8):1705-1710
Thirty-six Boran × Friesian dairy cows (392 ± 12 kg; mean ± SD) in early parity were used in a randomised complete block design.
Cows were blocked by parity into three blocks of 12 animals and offered normal maize (NM) stover (T1), NM silage (T2) or quality
protein maize (QPM) silage (T3) basal diets supplemented with a similar concentrate mix. Feed intake, body weight and condition
changes and milk yield and composition were assessed. The daily intake of DM, OM, NDF and ADF for cows fed the NM stover-based
diet was higher (P < 0.05) than for the cows fed the NM silage and QPM silage-based diets. However, the daily intake of DOM (9.3 kg) and ME
(140.8 MJ) for cows on QPM silage-based diet was higher (P < 0.05) than for cows on NM stover-based diet (8.4 kg and 124.2 MJ) and NM silage-based diet (7.9 kg and 119.1 MJ). Body
weight of cows was affected (P < 0.05) by the diet, but diet had no effect (P > 0.05) on body condition score, milk yield and milk composition. The digestible organic matter in the NM stover-based diet
(724 g/kg DM) was lower (P < 0.05) than that in the NM (770 g/kg DM) and QPM silage-based diet (762 g/kg DM). It was concluded that the performances
of the cows on the NM silage and QPM silage diets were similar and were not superior to that of the NM stover-based diet. 相似文献
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Scott E. Poock Pedro Melendez Monica O. Caldeira Stephen G. Moore Lauren M. Mayo Roger Molina-Coto Matthew C. Lucy 《Reproduction in domestic animals》2020,55(8):915-921
Uterine and cervical size of Holstein dairy cows is reported among reasons for a decline in dairy cow fertility. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to (a) determine whether size of the cervix and uterus at 4 weeks postpartum impacted subsequent fertility at first service in Jersey cattle, (b) determine whether progesterone level at 4 weeks postpartum impacted cyclicity and (c) the association of the presence of corpus luteum and uterus and cervix size. Body condition scores at calving, presence of postpartum diseases, parity number and milk weights were taken from lactating Jersey dairy cows (N = 147) for 28 days postpartum. During the fourth week postpartum, a blood sample was obtained for progesterone concentration, and transrectal ultrasonography was performed by a high-resolution ultrasound machine to determine cervical and uterine horn diameter, as well as ovarian structures measurements. Correcting for parity number, BCS at calving, presence of diseases and milk yield, cows with a cervix >2.54 ± 0.63 cm and uterine horn >2.25 ± 0.59 cm were less likely to become pregnant at first service (p = .04 and p = .003, respectively). The cows with larger cervix had a trend to be less likely to have a corpus luteum present at the 4th week of lactation (p = .067). Cows with larger uterine horn size were less likely to have a corpus luteum present at the 4th week of lactation (p = .015). It is concluded that a larger cervix and/or uterus during the postpartum was associated negatively with fertility and cyclicity in Jersey cows. 相似文献
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Reproductive performance of Holstein dairy cows in Iran 总被引:2,自引:2,他引:0
Maryam Ansari-Lari Mojtaba Kafi Mohammad Sokhtanlo Hasan Nategh Ahmadi 《Tropical animal health and production》2010,42(6):1277-1283
The objectives of the present study were to describe the current reproductive parameters of Holstein dairy cows in Iran and
to determine factors which have a significant effect on reproductive performance with emphasis on high-producing dairy cows.
Five large Holstein dairy herds from the major milk production areas of Iran were selected for this study. Reproduction data
including parity of dam, calving date, days to first service, days open, number of services, dry period, and occurrence of
diseases for cows that calved from 2004 to 2007 were collected from the herds' databases. To determine the effects of year
and season of calving, disease status, level of milk production, and parity of dam on reproductive parameters, the proc-mixed
procedure in SAS software was used. Overall, data about 8,204 lactation were collected for the study. Results showed that
mean (±SD) days open, calving interval, and days to first service for study herds were 134 (±89), 403 (±86), and 67 (±38)
days, respectively. Conception rates at the first service and the overall service-conception rate were 41.6% and 41%, respectively.
The level of milk production and diseases had significant negative effects on days open and service per conception (P < 0.05); statistical analysis showed that for every 100-kg increase in milk yield, days open will increase by about 0.3 days.
However, no significant effect of level of productivity was observed on days to first service. The results of this study indicate
that high milk production is a risk factor for decreasing fertility in Iran, like many other parts of the world. 相似文献
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Tyagi Nitin Thakur Sudarshan S. Shelke Sachin K. 《Tropical animal health and production》2010,42(8):1749-1755
Objectives of the present study were to evaluate the effects of supplementation of bypass fat on milk production and reproductive
performance of crossbred cows. Nineteen multiparous crossbred cows (2–4 lactation) were divided in two groups on the basis
of most probable production ability (MPPA). The animals in group 1 (nine cows, MPPA 3,441.32 kg, control group G1) were fed
chaffed wheat straw, chopped green maize, and concentrate mixture as per requirements while the animals in group 2 (10 cows,
MPPA 3,457.2 kg, treatment group G2) were fed the same ration supplemented with 2.5% bypass fat (on DMI basis). The cows of
G2 were supplemented bypass fat 40 days prepartum to 90 days postpartum and carry over effect of supplementation on milk production
and reproductive parameters was monitored up to 210 days of lactation. Average birth weights of the calves were 24.94 and
27.95 kg in G1 and G2, respectively. The calving per cent in G1 (88.88%) was lower than that of G2 (100%). The time taken
for expulsion of fetal membranes was decreased (P < 0.05) by 5.4 h in G2 compared to G1. Days required for involution of uterus was less (P < 0.05) in G2 (35.40 days) than that of G1 (49.44 days). Less number of cases of retention of fetal membranes (RFM) and metritis
were observed in G2 as compared to that of G1. The average milk yield (210 days) in G2 was higher (P < 0.05) than that of G1 (18.65 vs 17.57 kg/day). Similarly, the milk yield during the carry over period (90 days) was higher
(P < 0.05) in G2 than that of G1 (14.81 vs 13.79 kg/day). The time required for onset of cyclicity was reduced (P < 0.05) by 6.5 days in G2 as compared to that of G1. The service period and AI per conception were also reduced (P < 0.05) in G2 while bypass fat feeding showed no effect on conception rate (P < 0.80). There were no differences between the two groups in plasma cholesterol, progesterone and insulin concentrations.
Hence, it was concluded that bypass fat supplementation at 2.5% of DMI increased the milk production and reduced the time
required for involution of uterus and commencement of cyclicity. AI per conception, incidences of metritis and RFM were also
reduced on supplementing bypass fat. 相似文献
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Sudershan Kumar Anil K. Srivastava V. K. Dumka Naresh Kumar Rajinder K. Raina 《Veterinary research communications》2010,34(6):503-510
Pharmacokinetics and milk levels of ceftriaxone were studied in healthy and endometritic cows following single intravenous
administration. The drug was detected up to 8 h of dosing in plasma of healthy and endometritic cows and the drug disposition
followed three-compartment open model. The values of Vdarea, AUC, t1/2β, ClB, MRT and P/C ratio were 0.50 ± 0.19 L.kg−1, 62.2 ± 23.3 μg.ml−1.h, 1.02 ± 0.07 h, 0.30 ± 0.09 L.kg−1.h−1, 1.55 ± 0.25 h and 0.52 ± 0.27, respectively, in healthy and 1.55 ± 0.52 L.kg−1, 37.0 ± 17.1 μg.ml−1.h, 1.56 ± 0.25 h, 0.56 ± 0.14 L.kg−1.h−1, 2.14 ± 0.34 h and 1.44 ± 0.60, respectively, in endometritic cows. The drug was detected in milk for 36 h after administration.
For MIC90 of 0.5 μg.ml−1 the most appropriate dosage for ceftriaxone, would be 9.0 mg.kg−1 repeated at 6 h intervals for the treatment of endometritis in cows. 相似文献
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James Madzimure Carmen Musimurimwa Eliton Chivandi Lovemore Gwiriri Eddison Mamhare 《Tropical animal health and production》2011,43(1):77-82
The objective of this study was to determine the effects of partially substituting cottonseed cake with graded levels of baobab
(Adansonia digitata L.) seed cake (BSC) on milk yield and quality in Guernsey cows. Sixteen cows in mid-lactation and in their third parity were
allocated to diets containing 0% (control), 5%, 10%, and 15% BSC in a completely randomized design. Each cow was given a daily
feed ration of 6 kg and a basal diet of soya bean stover ad libitum. There were no differences in daily feed intake (P > 0.05), but basal intake differed among all treatment groups with cows on the control diet having the highest intake (30 ± 0.34 kg/day).
Mean daily milk yield differed (P < 0.05) among all treatment groups. However, the control had higher milk yield of 12.1 ± 0.73 kg/day, and the 15% BSC had
the least yield of 7.46 ± 0.73 kg/day. Cows on the control diet had higher milk butterfat content (6.12%; P < 0.05) than those on the BSC-based diets. Protein content differed (P < 0.05) across all treatment groups with cows on 15% BSC producing the highest protein content (3.43%) while the control
had the least (2.6%). The concentration of milk total solids for cows fed on 15% BSC was higher (P < 0.05) than that from cows on other diets. Lactose content was not affected by the diets (P > 0.05). These results indicate that BSC can substitute soya bean cake in dairy diets, but milk production and butterfat
content are compromised. 相似文献
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There are inconsistent results for the association of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) infection with production and reproduction in dairy cows. Determination of these associations in each region is essential
to encourage participation of dairy cattle producers in disease control programs. This study was conducted in Shiraz, southern
Iran, to quantify the association of subclinical MAP infection with 305-day milk production and calving interval in Iranian
Holsteins. A total of 21 dairy herds were selected for the study and in each herd, quarter milk samples were collected from
ten to 12 dairy cows for PCR analysis. Data about parity, calving interval, length of lactation period, total milk production
and 305-day milk production were also provided for each animal. Overall, 252 individual milk samples were collected. Herd-
and individual-level prevalence of MAP infection were 23.8% (95% CI, 6.2–41.4%) and 3.2% (95% CI, 1.3–5.1%), respectively
based on IS900 nested PCR. The results for 305-day milk production revealed a 248 kg reduction in positive cows compared with
negative ones (P = 0.009). When cows from positive herds were compared with cows from negative herds, a 335-kg reduction in 305-day milk production
(P = 0.005) and a 30-day increase in calving interval (P = 0.057) were observed in the former group. These findings support the previous results that paratuberculosis infection is
negatively associated with the performance of the animals. 相似文献
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Mummed YY 《Tropical animal health and production》2012,44(4):785-790
Daily milk yield of Ogaden cattle was estimated from milk suckled by 269 calves born and maintained between 1994 and 2004
at Haramaya University Beef Farm, Ethiopia. The weigh–suckle–weigh method and the growth of calves were used to estimate the
yield. Mean predicted daily milk yield of the breed based on the weigh–suckle–weigh method was 4.39 ± 0.03 kg day−1. Daily milk yield estimated from the growth of calves up to 3 months of age was 4.59 ± 1.43 kg day−1. The milk yield was significantly affected by seasons of calving (p < 0.001), parities of the dams (p < 0.05), weeks of lactation (p < 0.001) and birth weights of calves (p < 0.05). A relatively higher milk yield was observed from cows calved during the long rain season. A higher milk yield was
produced by cows in fifth parity. Heavier calves at birth suckled more milk than lighter calves. Daily milk yield was significantly
higher in 3–6 weeks of lactation. The result of this study indicated that the milk yield produced by Ogaden breed was relatively
higher than the yield of some Zebu breed measured by partial suckling system in Ethiopia and was comparable to the yield from
Zebu cattle in the tropics estimated by the same method. 相似文献
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Calf survival and reproductive performance of Holstein–Friesian cows in central Ethiopia 总被引:1,自引:1,他引:0
This study was carried out to evaluate the reproductive performance and calves survival rate of Holstein–Friesian (HF) herd
in Holeta, central highland of Ethiopia. A retrospective analysis of 26 years data was carried out, from which records of
724 age at first calving (AFC), 2,022 calving intervals (CI), 2,971 breeding efficiencies (BE), 260 abortions, 111 stillbirths
were derived from 795 cows. Moreover, 738 female calves’ records were also included for survival rate study. The overall least
squares means of AFC, CI, and BE were 40.9 ± 0.33 months, 475 ± 2.84 days, 81.9 ± 0.26%, respectively, while the incidence
rates of abortion, stillbirth, and female calves survival rate for this herd were 8.0%, 3.4%, and 77.5%, respectively. The
effects of parity number and year of birth/calving on CI and BE were significant (P < 0.001). Moreover, birth year had significant (P < 0.001) effect on AFC and calves survival rate, while calving season had significant effect on BE. The reproductive performance
found in this study was lower than the performance reported in many tropical regions and the genetic potential of HF breed
in their origins. Moreover, higher loss due to calf mortality was observed. Thus, the centre should consider appropriate measures
to improve its herd reproductive performance and calves survival rate for attaining its aspired objectives. 相似文献
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Bayissa B Ayelet G Kyule M Jibril Y Gelaye E 《Tropical animal health and production》2011,43(4):759-766
Cross-sectional serological study and questionnaire survey were conducted in Borana pastoral and agro-pastoral area to determine
seroprevalence and risk factors associated with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) infection and to assess community perceptions
as to importance of the disease. A multistage random sampling was carried out to select cattle for seroprevalence and households
for interviews. Totally, 768 sera were collected from 111 herds. The overall individual level seroprevalence of 23.0% (n = 177) and herd level seroprevalence of 58.6% (n = 65) were recorded using 3ABC ELISA test. The variation of individual level seroprevalence in districts were statistically
significant (P < 0.05) which was 29.9% in Arero, 24.0% in Yabello, and 15.7% in Teltele. From multivariate logistic regression analysis,
herd size and age were seen to be significantly (P < 0.05) associated with FMD seroprevalence. The result of the questionnaire survey based on 120 respondents indicated that,
the daily milk yield of cows infected with FMD during outbreaks is reduced to an average of 0.5 L for 25.5 days while cows
developing heat-intolerance syndrome after acute infection gave an average 0.67 L for 3.8 months and their calving interval
prolonged about 12 months. The questionnaire survey in agro-pastoral area of Borena also indicated that FMD-infected oxen
remained off-plough for one season when outbreaks occur in cropping time, whereas heat-intolerant oxen were no longer used
for traction. These findings of the present study indicated that FMD is a highly prevalent and economically important disease
in the Borana pastoral and agro-pastoral production systems which need effective control strategy for the disease. 相似文献
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Sánchez Dávila F Bernal H Colín J Olivares E del Bosque AS Ledezma R Ungerfeld R 《Tropical animal health and production》2011,43(4):887-891
The objective of this study was to determine whether season and total rainfall during the breeding season, sheep parity, and/or
litter size affect the interval from the introduction of rams to estrus (IRE) in hair Saint Croix sheep in northeastern Mexico.
An analysis was made of 874 services performed during 9 years, introducing the rams into the sheep flock after an isolation
period of 60 days during the postpartum period. Estrus was recorded twice daily during 35 days. Year and season influenced
significantly on the interval between ram introduction and estrus length (P < 0.01). Winter IRE length (7.9 ± 0.1 days) was shorter than in the other three seasons (11.1 ± 0.2, 11.1 ± 0.1, and 16.2 ± 0.2 days
in summer, autumn, and spring, respectively) (P < 0.01). An interaction was observed between rainfall and season, then by rainfall between 0 and 100 mm, IRE was shorter
(P < 0.05) in winter (6.8 ± 0.3 days), and by rainfall between 100 and 199 mm, IRE was shorter (P < 0.05) in autumn (10.2 ± 0.5 days); however, when rainfall was beyond 200 mm, IRE length was shorter (P < 0.01) in summer (4.8 ± 0.5 days) than in autumn (14.5 ± 0.3 days). The IRE length was also longer in first lambing ewes
(P < 0.05) and was not affected by litter size. In the present study, several factors, including the breeding season, rainfall
and parity, directly influenced the interval between the male introduction and the onset of estrus by Saint Croix hair sheep. 相似文献
19.
N. Yimer Y. Rosnina H. Wahid A. A. Saharee K. C. Yap P. Ganesamurthi 《Tropical animal health and production》2010,42(4):607-615
The primary objectives of this study were to investigate incidence of abnormal ovarian cyclicity (AOC) and its type in dairy
and beef cows with prolonged postpartum period (>90 days) and in heifers that fail to conceive. A total of 53 animals were
included in the study: 17 Friesian crosses, 16 Braford crosses, eight Brangus crosses, and 12 local Kedah-Kelantan (KKX) crosses.
These animals were initially checked for absence of pregnancy via palpation per rectum. Blood samples for progesterone analysis
were obtained twice a week for 2 to 3 months following their spontaneous oestrous cycle, and all animals were rechecked for
pregnancy at the end of the study. Progesterone analysis indicated that 33.9% of the total animals were having AOC: 18.9%
with cessation of ovarian cyclicity, 9.4% with prolonged luteal phases (PLP), and 5.7% short luteal phases. The highest incidence
was observed in Brangus crosses (62.5%), followed by Braford crosses (43.8%), and Friesian crosses (35.3%). In contrast, no
AOC was observed in the local KKX breeds, and all of them were found to be pregnant at the end of the study. A significant
difference (p < 0.05) in the incidence of AOC and its type was observed between Kedah-Kelantan crosses and the other breeds. Although not
significant (p > 0.05), Friesian crosses showed a higher percentage incidence of AOC than beef cows (40% vs 36.4%), with major types being
PLP (26.7%) in dairy and cessation of ovarian cycle (27.3%) in beef cows. Compared with beef heifers, beef cows showed a higher
percentage of AOC (36.4% vs 28.6%) where again, cessation of cyclicity was the predominant abnormality. In conclusion, AOC
reflected by abnormal endocrine pattern is a possible cause of reduction in fertility for dairy and beef cows beyond 90 days
postpartum and heifers that fail to conceive. 相似文献
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Ali Kadivar Mohammad Rahim Ahmadi Mahmood Vatankhah 《Tropical animal health and production》2014,46(1):121-126
This study was performed to investigate the effect of periparturient body condition score on the occurrence of clinical endometritis and postpartum resumption of ovarian activity in dairy cows. Eighty-seven lactating Holstein cows, fed with a total mixed ration diet, were included into the study. Body condition scoring (using a 5-point scale with quarter-point divisions) was performed by the same investigator using the visual technique every 2 weeks, from 2 weeks before until 6 weeks after calving. Palpation of the reproductive tract and ultrasonographic assessment of ovaries for detection of corpus luteum using a rectal linear probe was also performed at 2, 4, and 6 weeks after calving. Cows with clinical endometritis had significantly lower body condition score (BCS) than normal cows at all weeks pre- and postcalving, and cows that did not ovulate until 45 days after calving had a significantly lower BCS pre- and postpartum. Cows that did not ovulate until 45 days after calving also lost more BCS from 2 weeks before to 4 weeks after calving. Besides, first ovulation after calving take occurred later in cows with clinical endometritis compared to normal cows (P?<?0.05). In conclusion, low BCS is a risk factor for postpartum endometritis and delayed cyclicity in dairy cows. BCS loss from dry-off to early lactation and occurrence of clinical endometritis can significantly affect postpartum ovarian activity. 相似文献