Reproductive Benefits Associated with the use of ECP in Postpartum Dairy Cattle

Authors

  • Denae Wagner University of California, Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Davis, CA 95616
  • William Sischo University of California, Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Davis, CA 95616
  • Robert Bondurant University of California, Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Davis, CA 95616

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20005409

Keywords:

estradiol cypionate, ECP, metritis, endometritis, reproductive benefits

Abstract

Use of estradiol cypionate (ECP) in postpartum dairy cattle currently receives much attention. The majority of ECP use is occurring in fresh cows either as an attempt to prevent uterine infection or as a part of a regime to treat cows with metritis or endometritis. Clinical data supporting the use of ECP in fresh cows has not been published. The object of this trial was to assess the reproductive benefits of using ECP in early postpartum dairy cows.

Cover image of the 33rd Conference Proceedings: Cattle and calves standing in a field of wildflowers, gazing curiously at the photographer. Yellow background.

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Published

2000-09-21

Issue

2000

Section

Research Summaries 4