Effects of Endometritis at the Beginning of the Breeding Period on Reproductive Performance in Dairy Cows

Authors

  • Douglas S. Hammon Dept. Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Sciences, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322
  • G. Reed Holyoak College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078
  • Justin Jenson Dept. Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Sciences, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322
  • Howard R. Bingham Dept. Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Sciences, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20015211

Keywords:

endometritis, palpation, vaginal discharge, endometrial cytology

Abstract

Diagnosis of bovine endometritis by traditional methods, such as rectal palpation or observation of vaginal discharge, is subjective and lacks sensitivity. However, the value of endometrial cytology in diagnosis of bovine endometritis has been established. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of endometritis, diagnosed by endometrial cytology, on reproductive performance in dairy cows.

Cover image of the 34th Conference Proceedings: Four men on horseback lead a single cow through a pen. Yellow background.

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Published

2001-09-13

Issue

2001

Section

Research Summaries - Dairy