Effect of season on fertility of dairy cows in four US regions

Authors

  • P. Pinedo Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523
  • J. E. P. Santos University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • G. Schuenemann College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210
  • R. Gilbert College of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts, West Indies
  • K. Galvao University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • G. Rosa Department of Animal Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706; College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77845

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20183204

Keywords:

season, milk yield, reproductive performance, lactation, US regions, calving, fertility

Abstract

In dairy cows, severe environmental conditions, such as heat stress during late gestation and early lactation, have been related to reduced subsequent milk yield and reproductive performance. Although these associations are supported by previous research, studies comparing the effect of season in multiple US regions are scarce. Here we analyze the association among season of calving and multiple indicators of fertility in multiple farms located in 4 US regions.

Cover image of the 51st Conference Proceedings: A man riding on a pale horse herding cattle on a semi-arid pasture

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Published

2018-09-13

Issue

2018

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