Effects of postpartum health on expression of estrus detected by activity monitors in dairy cows

Authors

  • Tony Bruinje Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Canada N1G 2W1
  • E.I. Morrison Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Canada N1G 2W1
  • R. Cuoto Serrenho Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Canada N1G 2W1
  • D. Renaud Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Canada N1G 2W1
  • E.S. Ribiero Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Canada N1G 2W1
  • S.J. LeBlanc Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Canada N1G 2W1

Keywords:

dairy cows, activity monitors, estrus

Abstract

Nearly half of dairy cows develop at least one health problem in the early postpartum period, which is associated with impaired reproductive performance. The mechanisms by which health status impairs fertility are not fully understood, particularly regarding expression of estrus, which is relevant for herds that use estrus detection in reproductive management. Our objective was to identify postpartum health variables associated with reduced detection of spontaneous estrus using activity monitors in dairy cows.

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Published

2021-10-09

Issue

2021 Annual Conference Proceedings

Section

Research Summaries