Reproductive Disorders In Dairy Cattle Research Articles

A Cross Sectional Study on Some Aspects of Reproduction Scenario and Prevalence of Reproductive Disorders in Dairy Cattle in Bangladesh

A Cross Sectional Study on Some Aspects of Reproduction Scenario and Prevalence of Reproductive Disorders in Dairy Cattle in Bangladesh

Assessment of Major Reproductive Disorders in Dairy Cattle in and around Bale Robe, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia.

A cross-sectional study by employing a questionnaire survey was conducted to determine the prevalence of major reproductive disorders in dairy cattle and its associated risk factors in and around Bale Robe town from November 2016 to April 2017. Out of 384 dairy cows which were under investigation, 254 (66.15%) had encountered at least one of the reproductive disorders. The major reproductive disorders recorded with high prevalence in the present study included mastitis (20.57%), repeat breeder (17.71%), retained fetal membrane (6.51%), uterine and vaginal prolapse (5.47%), and abortion (4.1%), whereas reproductive problems with lower incidence rate included dystocia, anestrus, hypocalcaemia, uterine discharge, and stillbirth accounting 3.91%, 1.82%, 1.30%, 1.04%, and 0.78%, respectively. The overall incidence of reproductive disorders in this study showed statistical significance (p < 0.05) with respect to body condition, age of the animals, production system, and mating system. However, this finding indicated that occurrence of reproductive problems shows statistical insignificance compared to breed, parity, and hygiene of the farm. The prevalence of reproductive disorders in extensive management system (91.02%) was higher than intensive (64.58%) and semi-intensive (57.61%) management systems and also more in local breed (67.93%) than crossbreed (62.29%). However, the prevalence based on parity was higher in primiparous (71.05%) than pluriparous (64.07%) cows. In general, it is recommended that improvement in management system, proper selection of bull and appropriate timing of AI for breeding system, accurate heat detection, routine and periodical examination of cows, balanced feeding, and hygienic condition should be corrected to minimize the incidence of reproductive health disorders and associated risk factors in the study area.

Reproductive Disorders in Dairy Cattle; Retrospective Study in Asella Town, Central Ethiopia

Reproductive Disorders in Dairy Cattle; Retrospective Study in Asella Town, Central Ethiopia

Brucellosis is Significantly Associated with Reproductive Disorders in Dairy Cattle of Punjab, Pakistan

Brucellosis is Significantly Associated with Reproductive Disorders in Dairy Cattle of Punjab, Pakistan

Seroprevalence and factors associated with bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) infection in dairy cattle in three milksheds in Ethiopia.

This work was conducted to estimate the seroprevalence, to identify potential factors that influence seroprevalence of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), and to investigate the association between BVDV serostatus and occurrence of reproductive disorders in dairy cattle in three milksheds in Ethiopia. A total of 1379 serum samples were obtained from cattle randomly selected from 149 herds from three milksheds representing central, southern, and western Ethiopia. Sera samples were examined for bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) antibodies using commercial competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit. Logistic regression analysis was employed to investigate associations between risk factors and the risk of BVDV seroprevalence, and BVDV serostatus and reproductive disorders. Seroreaction to BVDV antigens was detected in 32.6% of the 1379 cattle and 69.8% of the 149 herds sampled. Factors associated with BVDV seroplevalence were age, breed, and herd size (P < 0.05). Adult cattle ≥ 18months old had 2.1 (95% CI 1.5, 3.1) times the odds of BVDV seroreaction than younger cattle. Holstein-Friesian (HF) local crosses (OR = 2.1, 95% CI 1.3, 3.4) and HFs (OR = 1.3, 95% CI 0.9, 1.9) were more likely to be seropositive than Jersey and the odds of seropositivity in cattle in large herds with 11 or more animals were higher (OR = 1.8, 95% CI 1.3, 2.5) than the odds of BVDV seropositivity in smaller herds. Seroprevalence was not associated with geographical region (P > 0.05). Risk of reproductive disorders was not affected by BVDV serostatus, except for repeat breeding (P > 0.05). The present study demonstrated that BVDV has wide distribution in the country being detected in all the 15 conurbations and 69.8% of herds involved in the study.

The serostatus of Brucella spp., Chlamydia abortus, Coxiella burnetii and Neospora caninum in cattle in three cantons in Bosnia and Herzegovina

BackgroundDairy production in Bosnia and Herzegovina exhibits limited productivity, which may partly, be explained by extensive reproductive problems of non-infectious and infectious origin. Brucella spp., Chlamydia abortus, Coxiella burnetii and Neospora caninum are common infectious causes of decreased reproductive outcomes in cattle worldwide. Little is, however, known about the disease status of herds with reduced reproductive performances. A cross-sectional study was designed to document the status of these pathogens in dairy cattle in Bosnia and Herzegovina. A total of 1970 serum samples were collected from cattle in farms located in three cantons (regions). Enzyme linked immunosorbent assays were used to screen for seropositivity against four selected pathogens.ResultsThe overall seroprevalence was estimated at both the herd level and at individual level for each pathogen. At the individual animal level, the prevalence for C. abortus, C. burnetii, N. caninum and Brucella spp. was 52.1% (95% CI: 41.2–62.7), 8.8% (95% CI: 5.3–14.2), 9.2% (95% CI: 6.0–12.3 and 0.2% (95% CI: 0.1–0.5), respectively. The corresponding estimates for herd level were 87.9% (95% CI: 82.6–91.8), 19.6% (95% CI: 14.6–25.8), 35.2% (95% CI: 28.8–42.1), and 1.5% (95% CI: 0.5–4.6). A substantial overlap was observed in the presence of N. caninum, C. abortus and C. burnetii at individual and herd level.ConclusionOur study demonstrated a high level of antibodies to Chlamydia abortus. Considering the association of this agent with reproductive disorders in cattle, future studies should be directed to the epidemiological traits of this infection. Additionally, the relatively high levels of exposure to C. burnetii and N. caninum found in this study highlights the need for targeted control of infectious causes of reproductive disorders in dairy cattle of the studied areas. Given the low seroprevalence, Brucella spp. does not seem to represent a problem in the reproductive health of cattle in the studied areas.

Bovine herpesvirus-1 in three major milk sheds of Ethiopia: Serostatus and association with reproductive disorders in dairy cattle

Bovine herpesvirus-1 (BHV-1) causes infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR), and infectious pustular vulvovaginitis (IPV) in cows and infectious pustular balanopostitis (IPB) in bulls worldwide. Infection of seronegative cattle with BHV-1 leads to abortion, retention of fetal membranes, increased service per conception, metritis and oophoritis. As part of an ongoing study on infectious causes of reproductive disorders in Ethiopia, this investigation aims at assessing the role of BHV-1 in the disorders and the risk factors affecting its seroprevalence. A cross-sectional study was conducted on a total of 1379 randomly selected dairy cattle from 149 herds. These dairy cattle were sampled from milks sheds of central (n = 555), western (n = 195) and southern (n = 629) Ethiopia. Blocking enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (B-ELISA) was applied to detect antibodies specific to BHV-1. Additionally, a semi-structured questionnaire was administered and farm records were assessed to capture potential risk factors associated with BHV-1 seropositivity. Univariable and multivariable random-effects logistic regression analyses were used to assess potential risk factors associated with BHV-1 serostatus. Model fitness and reliability were assessed using the Hosmer and Lemeshow method and the receiver operating curve (ROC) respectively. An overall herd level BHV-1 seroprevalence of 81.8% (95% confidence interval (CI): 74.7–87.7%) and individual animal level seroprevalence of 41.0% (95% CI: 38.4–43.7%) were found. In a random-effects multivariable logistic regression model, the seroprevalence of BHV-1 exposure was higher in dairy cattle from breeding (Odds ratio [OR] = 1.3; p = 0.036) than in commercial (OR = 0.9; p = 0.137) and small-holder farms. Geographically, the prevalence was higher in western (OR = 1.4; p < 0.001) and southern Ethiopia (OR = 1.2; p < 0.001) than in central regions. BHV-1 seropositive cows had higher (p < 0.05) odds of clinical reproductive disorders including abortion, retained fetal membranes, stillbirth, birth of weak calf and metritis compared to seronegative cows. Thus, it is suggested that BHV-1 should be considered as differential diagnosis among improved dairy cattle herds with reproductive disorders in Ethiopia.

Serological evidence of Bovine herpesvirus-1, Bovine Viral Diarrhea virus and Schmallenberg virus infections in relation to reproductive disorders in dairy cattle in Ethiopia

Reproductive disorders in dairy cattle have been noted to be common in urban and peri-urban dairy production system in Ethiopia. The available reports on the causes of these disorders, however, are not conclusive. A case-control study was designed to investigate the possible association of major reproductive disorders in dairy cattle with exposure status to bovine herpesvirus-1 (BHV-1), bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) and Schmallenberg virus (SBV). Cows with history of abortion/stillbirth were considered as cases (n=204) while, those cows with no such history were taken as control (n=359). The serological screening tests used for all the three viruses were blocking enzyme linked immunosorbent assays (B-ELISAs). Of the total 563 samples tested 58.4%, 43.8% and 32.9% were positive for SBV, BHV-1 and BVDV, respectively. Significant difference between cases and controls were noted for SBV (p=0.026) and BHV-1 exposures (p<0.001). The difference noted for BVDV serostatus was not significant (p>0.05). The highest proportion (28.9%) of concurrent exposures was noted for BHV-1 and SBV, followed by SBV and BVDV (21.5%) and BHV-1 and BVDV (20.2%). Evidence of exposures to all the three viruses were detected in 14.4% of the animals. However, significant difference between cases (39.7%) and controls (22.9%) among cattle with multiple sero-positivity was noted only for BHV-1 and SBV (p<0.001). Proportion of uterine infection (p=0.002) and fetal membrane retention (p=0.005) increased in BHV-1 seropositive animals, while repeat breeding was common (p=0.034) among BVDV exposed ones. Seropositive animals to any of the three viruses were detected in all sampled areas and the proportion of cattle with BHV-1 and SBV exposure history had a higher risk to at least one type of the reproductive disorders mentioned compared to the corresponding sero-negative groups.

Reproductive disorders in dairy cattle under semi-intensive system of rearing in North-Eastern India.

Aim:This study was conducted to determine the incidence of major reproductive problems of dairy cattle reared under a semi-intensive system by small and marginal farmers in Meghalaya province of North-Eastern India.Materials and Methods:In a 3 years study, a total of 576 crossbred dairy cattle (212 Holstein Friesian cross and 364 Jersey cross) from all districts (n=11) of Meghalaya were assessed with the survey, clinical examination, and personal observations.Results:Out of the total animal assessed, 33.85% (n=195) were found to be affected with one or more of the clinical reproductive problems. Repeat breeding (RB), anestrus, retention of fetal membrane, and abortion were found to be the major clinical reproductive problems. Out of the total animal affected with reproductive disorders, the incidence of anestrus, RB, retention of fetal membrane, and abortion was found to be 31.79% (n=62), 24.61% (n=48), 14.35% (n=28), and 11.25% (n=22), respectively. In addition, dystocia (5.12%), prolapse (1.53%), endometritis (4.61%), and pyometra (6.66%) were minor clinical reproductive problems. There was a significant difference in the incidence of reproductive disorders with respect to breed, age, and parity.Conclusion:It was revealed from this study that RB, anestrus, retention of fetal membrane, and dystocia are the major clinical reproductive problems in Meghalaya. Results indicated unsatisfactory feeding, housing, and health management practices are the main cause of low fertility of dairy cows. Lack of scientific knowledge, low access to breeding, and health services further contributed to low productivity and fertility.

Survey on the Incidence of Reproductive Disorders in Dairy Cattle

Survey on the Incidence of Reproductive Disorders in Dairy Cattle

Body burden of pesticide residues vis-à-vis occurrence of reproductive disorders in dairy animals

For assessing the association between body burden of pesticide residues and occurrence of reproductive disorders in dairy cattle and buffalo, random blood samples were collected from reproductively normal or abnormal bovines (190) reared in high pesticide usage (HPU) and low pesticide usage (LPU) area of Punjab state. Multiple pesticide residue analysis was done using gas chromatography (GC) and GC-mass spectrometry (GC- MS). Overall, about 16.8% bovines were detected positive for pesticide residues (56.1±62.1 ng/ml). The two most commonly detected pesticide residues in blood serum samples of bovines were DDT and its metabolites and chlorpyriphos. Serum pesticide residues were not different between the estrus cyclic and anestrus bovines. Compared to normal estrus cyclic or anestrus bovines, the proportion of bovines positive for pesticide residues as well as suffering from repeat breeding syndrome tended to be higher (24%) along with higher serum pesticide residues (70.1±82.8 ng/ ml). In contrast, the proportion of bovines positive for a pesticide residue and exhibiting pregnancy was very less (4%), and their serum pesticide residues was also low (11.8±0.5 ng/ml). In brief, these findings suggested that serum concentrations of pesticide residues may play a role in occurrence of reproductive disorders.

Epidemiology of reproductive disorders in dairy cattle: associations among host characteristics, disease and production

Logistic regression was used to investigate the effects of host characteristics, production and 23 veterinary diagnoses on the risks of 10 reproductive disorders. For each reproductive disease in each lactation record, all prior disease events in that lactation were examined as possible risk factors. To make an equal opportunity for risk-factor diseases to be counted as present in both cases and controls, a dummy days in milk (DIM) variable was assigned to control records. The assignment was random, but in proportion to the distribution of the DIM for the cases of that disease. The data set was based on 61 124 Finnish Ayrshire cows, from milk-recorded herds, who calved during 1983. Each cow was under observation for 2 days before calving to the following calving or to removal from the herd. Twenty percent of the cows were treated by a veterinarian for reproductive disorders. Lactational incidence rates (%) were: dystocia, 1.2; prolapsed uterus, 0.2; retained placenta, 4.4; early metritis, 2.3; silent heat, 4.9; cystic ovary, 6.8; prolapsed vagina, 0.1; late metritis, 1.1; other infertility, 2.1; abortion, 0.4. The risk of silent heat and other infertility decreased and the risk of dystocia (after the first calving), retained placenta and ovarian cyst increased with increased parity. Parity did not explain the incidences of the other reproductive disorders. The cows calving during September-February (the dark season) had higher risks of early metritis, silent heat, cyst and other infertility than those calving during the light season. Higher herd milk yield in the previous lactation increased the risks of retained placenta, early metritis and late metritis; higher herd yield in the current lactation increased risks of dystocia and of ovarian cyst. The risks of retained placenta, early metritis, silent heat, ovarian cyst, other fertility and abortion also increased with increased individual-cow's milk yield. Most reproductive disorders were interrelated. Six non-reproductive disorders (non-parturient paresis, udder edema, indoor and outdoor hypomagnesemia, rumen acidosis and chronic mastitis) were not risk factors for any of the reproductive disorders. Of the other non-reproductive disorders, clinical parturient paresis was a risk factor for dystocia, prolapsed uterus, retained placenta, and early metritis; clinical ketosis was associated with silent heat, cystic ovary and other infertility; disorder of the abomasum, traumatic recticuloperitonitis, acute mastitis and foot or leg injury also contribited to early metritis. No disorders were protective.

Reproductive disorders in dairy cattle: I. Respective influence of herds, seasons, milk yield and parity

This study was performed in two large dairy units (with 130 and 213 calving cows each) during one year. The objectives were to investigate 1) epidemiological patterns of main post-partum reproductive disorders (metritis, post-partum and post-service anestrus, repeat breeding and embryonic death) and 2) the impact of herd, calving season, milk yield and parity on these patterns. Approximately 20% of the cows in both herds were not affected by any of the disorders. Prevalence of metritis was high (32 to 44%) and appeared influenced by the herds' conditions interacting with calving months and milk yield effects. Cyclic post-partum anestrus incidence was also essentially affected by the herd effect with an added seasonal interaction. Other disorders in both herds were also primarily subjected to the seasonal effect. Individual milk yield and parity only marginally affected the epidemiological patterns. We concluded that even in similar environmental conditions, no general patterns of incidence of reproductive disorders can be drawn and that they are essentially dependent on the characteristics of each herd management.

Reproductive disorders in dairy cattle. II. Interrelationships between pre-or post-service infectious and functional disorders

This retrospective study was aimed at investigating the interrelationships between the various post-partum reproductive disorders whose incidence distribution was reported in a previous paper. There were 343 calving cows, and 319 of them were inseminated at least once. Although approximately one-third of the cows suffered from metritis, its influence on subsequent pathology was only minor. No within-animal relationship could be found between post-partum cyclic anestrus and post-AI anestrus. The distribution of repeat breeding cows showed that almost half of them also had post-AI anestrus, and only 17% had no other disorders. Previous metritis accounted for only 10% of these cases. Embryonic mortality was related only to post-partum cyclic anestrus. Finally, it was found that approximately half of the cows suffered from more than one reproductive disorder with many different relations between the disorders within individuals during post partum. In conclusion, optimal efficiency of post-partum reproduction requires careful checking of all possible disorders.