There is increasing interest in the use of continuous housing systems for dairy cows, with
various reasons put forward to advocate such systems. However, the welfare of dairy cows is …

For heifers, beef and moderate-yielding dairy cows, it appears that the fertilisation rate
generally lies between 90% and 100%. For high-producing dairy cows, there is a less …

The objectives were to use meta-analytic methods to determine the effects of changes in
dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD) prepartum on productive performance and health of …

Building on the successful structure of the first edition, the second edition of Reproductive
Technologies in Farm Animals has been totally updated and revised to provide an up to date …

Simple Summary Complex pathways of metabolic adaptation occur in high-yielding dairy
cows around calving. These adaptations require the redirection of nutrients to support the …

We determined the relationships among ketosis, serum metabolites, body condition, and
reproductive disorders and performance in dairy cows. Blood samples from 213 dairy cows …

Dairy cow nutritional programs are a major determinant of the profitability of dairy farms.
Despite this, the sustainability of the dairy enterprise is beyond just cow nutrition. For almost …

Transition is a stressful period and critical for the entire cow's productive lifespan and
reproduction. Optimal feeding management during transition period enables smooth …

Dairy cattle undergo dramatic metabolic, endocrine, physiologic and immune changes
during the peripartal period largely due to combined increases in energy requirements for …

Early successful conception of postpartum dairy cows is crucial in determining the optimum
reproductive efficiency and profitability in modern dairy farming. Due to the inherent high …