Improving Reproductive Performance in Dairy Cattle Via Milk Fever Prevention

Authors

  • Garrett R. Oetzel Department of Medical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706

Keywords:

periparturient diseases, reproductive performance, Dystocia, retained placenta, cystic ovaries, metritis, milk fever

Abstract

The effects of periparturient diseases on reproductive performance have been reviewed.6 Dystocia, retained placenta, cystic ovaries, metritis, and any periparturient health problem were found to either directly or indirectly decrease reproductive performance. Because milk fever increases the relative risk of these important periparturient diseases, it indirectly, but predictably, decreases fertility.

Cover image of the 27th Conference Proceedings: A photo of two men herding cattle on horseback through a field of wildflowers in the Texas Hill Country. The men are wearing red western shirts and black cowboy hats. White background.

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Published

1995-09-14

Issue

1995

Section

Dairy Sessions

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