Effect of Estradiol Cypionate in Postparturient Dairy Cattle at Increased Risk for Metritis

Authors

  • Michael W. Overton Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center, University of California-Davis at Tulare, CA 93274
  • William M. Sischo Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center, University of California-Davis at Tulare, CA 93274
  • James P. Reynolds Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center, University of California-Davis at Tulare, CA 93274

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20035318

Keywords:

Metritis, fertility, milk production, immune function, estradiol cypionate

Abstract

Metritis is a post-parturient uterine disease that affects fertility, milk production and health of dairy cattle. To reduce the effects of metritis, some dairymen have adopted fresh cow programs that often include the administration of 4 mg estradiol cypionate (ECP) to postparturient cows with retained fetal membranes. Estradiol is reported to have positive effects on uterine immune function. This study was conducted in order to determine if the administration of 4 mg of ECP to cows at high risk for metritis is efficacious in decreasing metritis in the first 10 days postpartum.

Cover image of the 36th Conference Proceedings: Holstein cows standing in a row at a fence. One cow has put her head through the fence and is curiously inspecting a pile of hay. Yellow background.

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Published

2003-09-18

Issue

2003

Section

Research Summaries - Dairy II

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