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Mobedi E, Dehghan Harati HR, Allahyari I, Gharagozlou F, Vojgani M, Baghbanani RH, Akbarinejad A, Akbarinejad V. Developmental programming of production and reproduction in dairy cows: V. Association of the main and interactive effects of maternal level of milk production and milk fat to protein ratio with offspring's birth weight, survival, and productive and reproductive performance from birth to the first lactation period. Theriogenology 2024; 228:17-29. [PMID: 39084064 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2024.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 07/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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Level of dam milk production (DMP) and dam milk fat to protein ratio (DFPR), as an indicator of metabolic status in dairy cows, have been identified to be associated with productive and reproductive performance of the offspring. Yet whether the interaction of DMP by DFPR can be associated with performance of the offspring have not been studied to our knowledge. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate the association of the main and interactive effects of DMP and DFPR with offspring's birth weight, survival, milk yield and fertility. To this end, data of birth weight, culling rate, milk yield and reproductive variables of offspring born to lactating dams (n = 14,582) and data associated with DMP and DFPR during 305-day lactation were retrieved. Afterwards, offspring were classified in three categories of DMP, including DMP1 (dams with <10.00 × 103 kg of 305-day milk production), DMP2 (dams with ≥10.00 × 103 kg and <14.00 × 103 kg of 305-day milk production), DMP3 (dams with ≥14.00 × 103 kg of 305-day milk production), and three categories of DFPR, including DFPR1 (offspring born to dams with <1.00 FPR), DFPR2 (offspring born to dams with ≥1.00 and < 1.40 FPR) and DFPR3 (offspring born to dams with ≥1.40 FPR). Statistical analysis revealed no association of the interaction effect of DMP by DFPR with investigated variables in the offspring (P > 0.05). However, the main effect of DMP was positively associated with milk yield, but negatively associated with survival, age at first insemination and conception during nulliparity, and transgenerational improvement in milk yield in the offspring (P < 0.05). Moreover, the main effect of DFPR was positively associated with birth weight, survival and first service conception rate during nulliparity, but negatively associated with metabolic status and reproductive performance during primiparity in the offspring (P < 0.05). In conclusion, the present study did not find any interaction effect of DMP by DFPR on productive and reproductive variables in the offspring. This finding implicates the association of DMP with milk production in the offspring was regardless of DFPR. Moreover, this finding implies the association of DFPR with postpartum metabolic status and reproductive performance in the offspring was regardless of DMP.
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- Emadeddin Mobedi
- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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Girma M, van Knegsel ATM, Heirbaut S, Vandaele L, Jing XP, Stefańska B, Fievez V. Prediction of metabolic status of dairy cows in early lactation using milk fatty acids and test-day variables. J Dairy Sci 2023; 106:4275-4290. [PMID: 37164846 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2022-22702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Early lactation metabolic imbalance is an important physiological change affecting the health, production, and reproduction of dairy cows. The aims of this study were (1) to evaluate the potential of test-day (TD) variables with or without milk fatty acids (FA) content to classify metabolically imbalanced cows and (2) to evaluate the robustness of the metabolic classification with external data. A data set was compiled from 3 experiments containing plasma β-hydroxybutyrate, nonesterified FA, glucose, insulin-like growth factor-I, FA proportions in milk fat, and TD variables collected from 244 lactations in wk 2 after calving. Based on the plasma metabolites, 3 metabolic clusters were identified using fuzzy c-means clustering and the probabilistic membership value of each cow to the 3 clusters was determined. Comparing the mean concentration of the plasma metabolites, the clusters were differentiated into metabolically imbalanced, moderately impacted, and balanced. Following this, the 2 metabolic status groups identified were imbalanced cows (n = 42), which were separated from what we refer to as "others" (n = 202) based on the membership value of each cow for the imbalanced cluster using a threshold of 0.5. The following 2 FA data sets were composed: (1) FA (groups) having high prediction accuracy by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and, thus, have practical significance, and (2) FA (groups) formerly identified as associated with metabolic changes in early lactation. Metabolic status prediction models were built using FA alone or combined with TD variables as predictors of metabolic groups. Comparison was made among models and external evaluations were performed using an independent data set of 115 lactations. The area under the receiver operating characteristics curve of the models was between 75 and 91%, indicating their moderate to high accuracy as a diagnostic test for metabolic imbalance. The addition of FA groups to the TD models enhanced the accuracy of the models. Models with FA and TD variables showed high sensitivities (80-88%). Specificities of these models (73-79%) were also moderate and acceptable. The accuracy of the FA models on the external data set was high (area under the receiver operating characteristics curve between 76 and 84). The persistently good performance of models with Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy-quantifiable FA on the external data set showed their robustness and potential for routine screening of metabolically imbalanced cows in early lactation.
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- Muluken Girma
- Laboratory for Animal Nutrition and Animal Product Quality, Department of Animal Sciences and Aquatic Ecology, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, 9000, Gent, Belgium; Department of Animal Science, Wollo University, PO Box, 1145, Dessie, Ethiopia.
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- Adaptation Physiology group, Department of Animal Sciences, Wageningen University and Research, PO Box 338, 6700 AH, Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Animal Nutrition and Animal Product Quality, Department of Animal Sciences and Aquatic Ecology, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, 9000, Gent, Belgium
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- ILVO, Scheldeweg 68, 9090 Melle, Belgium
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- State Key Laboratory of Grassland and Agro-Ecosystems, International Centre for Tibetan Plateau Ecosystem Management, School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Department of Grassland and Natural Landscape Sciences, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Dojazd 11 Street, 60-632 Poznań, Poland
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- Laboratory for Animal Nutrition and Animal Product Quality, Department of Animal Sciences and Aquatic Ecology, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, 9000, Gent, Belgium
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Štšepetova J, Rätsep M, Gerulis O, Jõesaar A, Mikelsaar M, Songisepp E. Impact of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Inducia on metabolic and antioxidative response in cholesterol and BMI variable indices: randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials. Benef Microbes 2023; 14:1-16. [PMID: 36437811 DOI: 10.3920/bm2022.0030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Probiotics may have potential in reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in middle-aged persons with borderline metabolic indices. The ability of potential probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Inducia to reduce CVD risk factors in persons with variable cholesterol and body mass indices (BMI) was assessed. In two parallel-armed double-blind placebo-controlled interventions (n=136) and (n=104), participants daily received either test yoghurt (Inducia) or placebo yoghurt. BMI, blood pressure, plasma glucose, cholesterol, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), oxidative stress and immunological markers were measured. Total counts of lactobacilli and L. plantarum Inducia were evaluated using real-time PCR. Significant reduction of total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) and non-high-density cholesterol occurred in both trials. The change in cholesterol (P=0.023) in persons with normal BMI and borderline cholesterol levels after four weeks of yoghurt consumption was detected. A difference was also found between placebo and test yoghurt groups (P=0.042) in LDL-c with normal BMI. Blood glucose reduction (P=0.01) and antioxidative effect was detected in overweight volunteers of the test yoghurt group. The suppression of oxidised LDL was associated with lowered oxidative stress index and total peroxide concentration values and faecal recovery of Inducia. The Inducia strain expresses antioxidative effect on blood lipids and has anti-glycaemic impact that allow to apply it as dietary probiotic supplement for the management of CVD risks in humans.
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- J Štšepetova
- BioCC OÜ, 1 Kreutzwaldi, 51006 Tartu, Estonia
- Institute of Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, Department of Microbiology, University of Tartu, 19 Ravila, 50411 Tartu, Estonia
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- BioCC OÜ, 1 Kreutzwaldi, 51006 Tartu, Estonia
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- BioCC OÜ, 1 Kreutzwaldi, 51006 Tartu, Estonia
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- BioCC OÜ, 1 Kreutzwaldi, 51006 Tartu, Estonia
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- BioCC OÜ, 1 Kreutzwaldi, 51006 Tartu, Estonia
- Institute of Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, Department of Microbiology, University of Tartu, 19 Ravila, 50411 Tartu, Estonia
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- BioCC OÜ, 1 Kreutzwaldi, 51006 Tartu, Estonia
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Guadagnini M, Amodeo P, Biscarini F, Bolli A, Moroni P. Observational study on dry period length and its associations with milk production, culling risk, and fertility in Italian dairy farms. J Dairy Sci 2023; 106:2630-2641. [PMID: 36823012 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2022-22326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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From an initial data set involving 84,189 lactations, this research evaluated the relationship between dry period length (DPL) and milk production, culling risk, and fertility. The data set included a total of 48,297 multiparous cow lactation records, with a calving event occurring in 2019 and 2020, belonging to 62 Italian herds with at least 150 cows. The DPL was classified into 5 categories (<40, 40-49, 50-60, 61-70, and >70 d) and these categories were used to establish the association between DPL and the outcome variables. All data obtained were assessed with simple and multiple linear regressions and Cox proportional hazard models. Cumulative milk production at 60 d in milk (DIM) was the highest in DPL categories of 61 to 70 d (2,480.29 kg/cow) and 50 to 60 d (2,474.39 kg/cow), and the lowest in <40 d (2,281.29 kg/cow). Similarly, DPL categories 61 to 70 d (10,830.94. kg/cow) and 50 to 60 d (10,817.48 kg/cow) had the highest 305-d milk production, whereas the <40 d (10,200.96 kg/cow) had the lowest one. The groups with a DPL of 40 to 49 d and >70 d had slightly, but significant, lower milk production both as cumulative 60 DIM and predicted 305-d milk production. Culling risk had a curvilinear behavior, with DPL <40 d and DPL >70 d showing significantly higher odds for culling during the first 60 DIM compared with DPL of 50 to 60 d [relative risk (RR): 1.53; RR: 1.46]. Within the same comparison, DPL of 61 to 70 d also had a slightly higher risk for culling (RR: 1.13). The DPL was associated also with fertility, with DPL of 40 to 49 d and 50 to 60 d having the greatest odds for pregnancy within the first 200 DIM. The DPL of <40, 61 to 70, and >70 d were negatively associated with fertility and showed pregnancy risks of 0.87, 0.95, and 0.94, respectively. This paper reinforces the importance of DPL as we demonstrated its association with milk production, culling, and fertility. Despite being attractive for high production dairy cows, very short dry periods are at the same time also associated with higher culling risk, lower milk production and fertility. Long DPL is detrimental, especially regarding culling and fertility. In summary, reducing variability in DPL and avoiding extremes by improving reproductive performance, maximizing late lactation milk production and making wise decisions on dry-off timing, may lead to better performances and lower early culling under Italian dairy conditions.
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- M Guadagnini
- Elanco Animal Health, Via dei Colatori 12, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino (FI), Italy.
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- Dairy Science Specialist, Via Carpaccio 3, Milan, Milan, 20133, Italy
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- Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology, National Research Council, 20133, Milan, Italy
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- Alta Italia s.r.l., Via Mascherpa 10, Paullo (MI) 20067, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria e Scienze Animali, Università degli Studi di Milano, Lodi, 26900, Italy; Quality Milk Production Services, Animal Health Diagnostic Center, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
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de Bruijn BGC, Kok A, Ma J, van Hoeij RJ, van Knegsel ATM. Feeding behavior in relation to ovarian cyclicity in cows with no or a short dry period. J Dairy Sci 2023; 106:1287-1300. [PMID: 36494228 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2021-21744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The objective of this study was to investigate relations between feeding behavior (FB) variables focusing on intake of the basal ration during 3 wk prepartum until 3 wk postpartum, and postpartum onset of luteal activity (OLA) in dairy cows subjected to no (0-d) or a short (30-d) dry period (DP). Feeding behavior of the basal ration intake (concentrate intake excluded) was continuously recorded by computerized feeders for 123 dairy cows and analyzed from 3 wk prepartum to 3 wk postpartum. Cows were subjected to a DP length: 0-d DP (n = 81), or 30-d DP (n = 42). Milk progesterone concentration was determined 3 times per week until 100 DIM to determine OLA, which was classified as early OLA (<21 DIM) and late OLA (≥21 DIM). Relations between FB and OLA class were analyzed using mixed models. During 3 wk prepartum, FB differed between parity class (parity 2 or ≥3 after calving). Cows with a 30-d DP prepartum, regardless of their OLA class, had more visits per meal, higher meal duration, total meal time, total daily feeding time, and lower feed intake and feeding rate compared with cows with 0-d DP. During the first 2 d postpartum, cows with OLA <21 had more visits per day and visits per meal compared with cows with OLA ≥21. During the first 3 wk postpartum, cows within the 30-d DP group with OLA <21 had greater meal size, feed intake, and feeding rate compared with cows with OLA ≥21 of this group. Cows within the 0-d DP group with OLA <21 had higher meal duration, total daily meal time, total daily feeding time, and meal size, but a lower feeding rate compared with cows with OLA ≥21 of this group. Concluding from the current study, cows with OLA <21 had a postpartum FB that reflected a cow with faster recovery from parturition and better adaptation to onset of lactation compared with OLA ≥21. No or a short DP affected prepartum FB, suggesting that prepartum management affects FB. This study provides evidence of different FB between cows with different timing of resumption of ovarian cyclicity.
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- B G C de Bruijn
- Adaptation Physiology group, Wageningen University, PO Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, the Netherlands.
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- Adaptation Physiology group, Wageningen University, PO Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Adaptation Physiology group, Wageningen University, PO Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Adaptation Physiology group, Wageningen University, PO Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Adaptation Physiology group, Wageningen University, PO Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, the Netherlands
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Consequences of extending the voluntary waiting period for insemination on reproductive performance in dairy cows. Anim Reprod Sci 2022; 244:107046. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2022.107046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Pattamanont P, Galvão KN, Marcondes MI, Clay JS, De Vries A. Associations between dry period length and time to culling and pregnancy in the subsequent lactation. J Dairy Sci 2021; 104:8885-8900. [PMID: 34053765 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2021-20119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The association between dry period length (DPL) and time to culling and pregnancy in the subsequent lactation may be important for the economically optimal length of the dry period. Therefore, this study aimed to (1) quantify the association between DPL and hazard of culling and pregnancy in the subsequent lactation; (2) develop continuous functions of DPL for the hazard ratios of culling and pregnancy; and (3) investigate the effect of a cause-specific hazards model and a subdistribution model to analyze competing events. The data used in this observational cohort study were from dairy herd improvement milk test lactation records from 40 states in the United States. After edits, there remained 1,108,515 records from 6,730 herds with the last days dry in 2014 or 2015. The records from 2 adjacent lactations (current, subsequent) were concatenated with the DPL of interest, 21 to 100 d, in between both lactations. We defined 8 DPL categories of 10 d each. Kaplan-Meier survival curves were used to show associations between DPL and time to culling or pregnancy for 3 lactation groups: lactation 1 and 2, lactation 2 and 3, and lactation 3 and greater. To control for confounding factors in Cox proportional models, we included 6 current lactation covariates and 3 time-dependent variables in the survival models. Hazard ratios of culling were estimated for 4 days in milk (DIM) categories from 1 to 450 DIM. Hazard ratios of pregnancy were estimated for 3 DIM categories from 61 to 300 DIM. Competing risk analysis of 8 disposal codes (i.e., farmer reported reasons) for culling and the culling event for pregnancy were conducted by a cause-specific hazards model and a subdistribution model. Hazard ratios were also estimated as quadratic polynomials of DPL. Compared with the reference DPL category of 51 to 60 d, hazard ratios of culling and pregnancy of the other 7 DPL categories ranged between 0.70 and 1.49, and 0.93 and 1.15, respectively. Short DPL were associated with lower risk of culling in the early lactation but not over the entire lactation. Short DPL were associated with greater hazard of pregnancy. Trends in hazard ratios over the ranges of the 8 DPL categories were not always consistent. Competing risk analysis with both models provided little differences in hazard ratios of culling and pregnancy. In conclusion, variations in DPL were associated with meaningful differences in the hazard ratios for culling and pregnancy and minor differences in the relative frequency of disposal codes. Subdistribution hazards models produced hazard ratios similar to cause-specific hazard models. The quadratic polynomials may be useful for decision support on customization of DPL for individual cows.
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- P Pattamanont
- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610
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- Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Vicosa, Vicosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-001 Brazil
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- Dairy Records Management Systems, North Carolina State University, Raleigh 27603
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611.
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Hamed AMAE, Kamel ER. Effect of some non-genetic factors on the productivity and profitability of Holstein Friesian dairy cows. Vet World 2021; 14:242-249. [PMID: 33642810 PMCID: PMC7896893 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2021.242-249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background and Aim: Milk yield (MY) is one of the main factors that affect the economic profitability of dairy farms. Thus, increasing the MY per animal and decreasing the feed cost can lead to economic gains, so the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of dry period length (DPL), days open (DO), and days in milk (DIM) on the productivity and profitability of dairy cow farms. Materials and Methods: Data used in this study were taken from 3095 lactation records of Friesian dairy cows of private and governmental sectors. The data were classified into 4 DPL categories: DPL1 <45 days; DPL2 45-60 days; DPL3 61-75 days, and DPL4 >75 days, 3 DO categories: DO1 ≤90 days; DO2 91-110 days and DO3 >111 days, and 8 DIM categories: DIM1 180-210 days; DIM2 211-240 days; DIM3 241-270 days; DIM4 271-300 days; DIM5 301-330 days; DIM6 331-360 days; DIM7 361-447 days; and DIM8 >447 days. Results: The average net profit (NP) was significantly different (p<0.05) among different categories of DPL, DO, and DIM in both production sectors, where high estimates of NP were calculated for DPL3 (30667.3 EGP), and it was the lowest for DPL1 (19690.6 EGP). DO2 had the highest NP (30754.1 EGP), while DO3 had the lowest NP (24875.5 EGP). DIM3 had the highest NP (29569.3 EGP), while DIM8 had the lowest NP (19528.4 EGP). Conclusion: Finally, we can conclude that DPL 61-75 days, DO 91-110 days, and DIM 241-270 days had the highest level of total MY, total return, and NP. Private dairy cow farms achieve a higher level of NP than governmental ones under subtropical Egyptian conditions.
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- Amira M Abd-El Hamed
- Economics and Farm Management, Department of Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Moshtohor, Toukh 13736, Qalyubia, Egypt
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- Economics and Farm Management, Department of Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Moshtohor, Toukh 13736, Qalyubia, Egypt
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Monteiro PLJ, Gonzales B, Drum JN, Santos JEP, Wiltbank MC, Sartori R. Prevalence and risk factors related to anovular phenotypes in dairy cows. J Dairy Sci 2020; 104:2369-2383. [PMID: 33309353 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-18828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The objective of the current study was to evaluate the relationship of body condition score (BCS) at 35 d in milk (DIM), milk production, diseases, and duration of the dry period with prevalence of anovulation at 49 DIM and then, specifically, with the prevalence of each anovular phenotype. We hypothesized that anovular follicular phenotypes, classified based on maximal size of the anovular follicle, have different etiologies. A total of 942 lactating Holstein cows (357 primiparous and 585 multiparous) from 1 herd had ovaries evaluated by ultrasonography at 35 ± 3 and 49 ± 3 DIM to detect the absence of a corpus luteum (CL), and to measure the diameter of the largest follicle. Cows were classified as cyclic at 49 DIM if a CL was observed in at least 1 of the 2 examinations, or anovular if no CL was observed at either examination. Cows considered anovular were divided into 3 groups based on the largest diameter of the largest follicle as follows: ranging from 8 to 13 mm, 14 to 17 mm, or ≥18 mm. Cows were evaluated for the following diseases: retained placenta, metritis, hyperketonemia, mastitis, lameness, respiratory problem, and digestive problem. At 35 DIM, BCS was determined, and milk yield for individual cows was recorded. A total of 28.5% (268/942) of cows were classified as anovular. Anovular cows had longer dry periods (90 vs. 71 d) and smaller BCS than cyclic cows (2.83 vs. 2.99). Cows with a single disease or multiple diseases had 2 and 3-fold increase in odds of being anovular, respectively. Anovular cows had follicles that ranged from 4 to 50 mm. The prevalence of anovular phenotype, among anovular cows, that had the diameter of the largest follicle ranging from 8 to 13 mm, 14 to 17 mm, and ≥18 mm was 29.9 (79/264), 37.5 (99/264), and 32.6% (86/264), respectively. Anovular cows with follicles of 8 to 13 mm had longer dry periods than those with follicles ≥18 mm (104 vs. 74 d), whereas anovular cows with medium size follicles had intermediate days dry (99 d). Cows with small and medium anovular follicles had smaller BCS and greater prevalence of multiple diseases than cyclic cows. For almost all risk factors, the cows with large anovular follicles (≥18 mm) were similar to cyclic cows and different from cows with smaller anovular follicles (8-13 mm). Thus, longer dry periods, less BCS at 35 DIM, and diseases were risk factors for anovulation. Moreover, the risk factors for the 3 distinct anovular follicle phenotypes differed.
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- P L J Monteiro
- Department of Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil; Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison 53706
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- Department of Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison 53706
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- Department of Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil.
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Kok A, van Hoeij RJ, Kemp B, van Knegsel ATM. Evaluation of customized dry-period strategies in dairy cows. J Dairy Sci 2020; 104:1887-1899. [PMID: 33309358 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-18719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 08/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Shortening or omitting the dry period to improve the energy balance in early lactation have the trade-offs of reduction in milk production and loss of opportunity for dry-cow therapy (DCT; i.e., intramammary antibiotic use at dry-off). Customized dry-period strategies (i.e., deciding upon DCT and dry-period length per cow) could mitigate negative effects of short or no dry periods on milk production and udder health and simultaneously retain benefits from improved energy balance and fertility. In this study, we evaluated 3 decision trees to customize dry-period strategies for individual cows. In the control tree (CT), all cows had a 60-d dry period, with DCT if somatic cell count (SCC) was >150,000 cells/mL before dry-off. In decision tree 1 (T1), parity 1 and parity >1 cows were assigned DCT if SCC was ≥150,000 cells/mL and SCC ≥50,000 cells/mL, respectively; whereas in decision tree 2 (T2), the threshold for DCT was SCC ≥200,000 cells/mL for all animals. In T1 and T2, cows with DCT were assigned a 60-d dry period, whereas cows without DCT were assigned a 30-d or 0-d dry period if their milk production remained >12 kg/d at 67 and 37 d before calving, respectively. Cows were monitored from 8 wk before to 14 wk after calving. Milk production and composition, SCC, body condition score, body weight, and occurrence of treatment for disease (related to calving and start of lactation) were compared between CT (n = 61 cows), T1 (n = 59 cows), and T2 (n = 63 cows). Effects of decision trees (CT, T1, T2) and of dry-period strategies (60-d dry with or without antibiotics, 30-d dry, or 0-d dry) on measured variables were analyzed separately with mixed models, effects on udder-health status with a logistic regression, and occurrence of treatment for diseases with a Pearson chi-squared test. In T1, 36% of cows qualified for 30-d and 2% for 0-d dry periods, whereas in T2 this was 51% and 30% for 30-d and 0-d dry periods, respectively. Compared with CT, cows in T1 and T2 on average produced more milk in the 8 wk before calving (0.2 vs. 3.9 vs. 7.1 kg/d in CT vs. T1 vs. T2), and less in the 14 wk after calving (40.0 vs. 37.0 vs. 35.2 kg/d in CT vs. T1 vs. T2). There was no difference in udder-health status in the transition period among decision trees. In the first 14 wk after calving, recovery of body weight was greater for T2 than CT and T1. Overall, 30-d and 0-d dry periods reduced milk revenues, but this might be financially compensated by improved cow health with customized dry-period strategies.
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- A Kok
- Animal Production Systems group, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, the Netherlands; Adaptation Physiology group, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Adaptation Physiology group, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Adaptation Physiology group, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Adaptation Physiology group, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, the Netherlands.
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Kaewlamun W, Grimard B, Duvaux-Ponter C, Ponter AA. Kick-starting ovarian cyclicity by using dietary glucogenic precursors in post-partum dairy cows: a review. Int J Vet Sci Med 2020; 8:39-48. [PMID: 32953874 PMCID: PMC7476532 DOI: 10.1080/23144599.2020.1773188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The objective of this review is to describe how dietary glucogenic precursors could stimulate ovarian activity in post-partum dairy cows and improve reproductive success. Although the nutrient requirements for the early resumption of ovarian cycles, and for follicle and embryo development are quantitatively small, reproductive success is deteriorated by post-partum negative energy balance. Since very little glucose is absorbed directly from the digestive tract of ruminants one of the targets for nutritional manipulation could be the glucogenic potential of the diet. This could be achieved by giving rumen-resistant starch or mono-propylene glycol. Both these adaptations increase glucose, insulin and insulin-like growth factor-1 plasma concentrations and stimulate ovarian follicle growth.
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- W Kaewlamun
- School of Agricultural Resources, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- BREED, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, Maisons-Alfort, France.,UVSQ, INRAE, BREED, Université Paris-Saclay, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- INRAE, AgroParisTech, UMR Modélisation Systémique Appliquée Aux Ruminants, Université Paris-Saclay, Paris, France
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- BREED, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, Maisons-Alfort, France.,UVSQ, INRAE, BREED, Université Paris-Saclay, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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Consequences of Transition Treatments on Fertility and Associated Metabolic Status for Dairy Cows in Early Lactation. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10061100. [PMID: 32630569 PMCID: PMC7341263 DOI: 10.3390/ani10061100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Shortening or omitting the dry period improves energy balance and metabolic status, but reduces milk production and increases the risk of body fattening of cows in the subsequent lactation. Reducing the postpartum dietary energy level in order to match the lower milk yield after 0-d dry period could prevent body fattening. Earlier, reducing postpartum dietary energy level for cows after 0-d dry period reduced days open in the subsequent lactation, which may indicate improved underlying fertility. This study investigated effects of reducing dietary energy level from week 4 postpartum onwards for cows after 0-d dry period on fertility variables and associated metabolic status. Reducing the postpartum dietary energy level in cows with 0-d dry period reduced the interval from calving to onset of luteal activity in cows of parity ≥ 3, compared with a standard dietary energy level or a 30-d dry period. Fewer days open was related to fewer services per conception, fewer days to onset of luteal activity, higher percentage of ovarian cycles of normal length (18–24 d), and improved energy balance in weeks 1–7 of lactation. In conclusion, reducing a postpartum dietary energy level to match lower milk yield after 0-d dry period improved fertility in cows of parity ≥ 3, but not in cows of parity 2. Abstract This study aimed to (1) investigate effects of reducing postpartum dietary energy level for cows after a 0-d dry period (DP) on resumption of ovarian cyclicity and reproductive performance, (2) relate days open with other reproductive measures, and (3) relate onset of luteal activity (OLA) and days open with metabolic status in early lactation. Holstein-Friesian dairy cows were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 transition treatments: no DP and low postpartum dietary energy level from 22 days in milk( DIM )onwards (0-d DP (LOW)) (n = 42), no DP and standard postpartum dietary energy level (0-d DP (STD)) (n = 43), and a short DP and standard postpartum dietary energy level (30-d DP (STD)) (n = 43). Milk progesterone concentration was determined three times per week until 100 DIM. Plasma metabolite and hormone concentrations were measured weekly until week 7 postpartum. Reducing postpartum dietary energy level in older cows (parity ≥ 3) after no DP and 22 DIM did not affect milk production but prevented a positive energy balance and shortened the interval from calving to OLA. In addition, services per pregnancy and days open were reduced in cows of parity ≥ 3 on 0-d DP (LOW), compared with cows of parity ≥ 3 with 0-d DP (STD), but not in cows of parity 2.
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Mayasari N, Trevisi E, Ferrari A, Kemp B, Parmentier HK, van Knegsel ATM. Relationship between inflammatory biomarkers and oxidative stress with uterine health in dairy cows with different dry period lengths. Transl Anim Sci 2019; 3:607-619. [PMID: 32704831 PMCID: PMC7200916 DOI: 10.1093/tas/txz040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Earlier studies indicated that the inflammatory status of dairy cows in early lactation could not be fully explained by the negative energy balance (NEB) at that moment. The objective of the present study was to determine relationships between inflammatory biomarkers and oxidative stress with uterine health in dairy cows after different dry period lengths. Holstein-Friesian dairy cows were assigned to one of three dry period lengths (0-, 30-, or 60-d) and one of two early lactation rations (glucogenic or lipogenic ration). Cows were fed either a glucogenic or lipogenic ration from 10-d before the expected calving date. Part of the cows which were planned for a 0-d dry period dried themselves off and were attributed to a new group (0 → 30-d dry period), which resulted in total in four dry period groups. Blood was collected (N = 110 cows) in weeks -3, -2, -1, 1, 2, and 4 relative to calving to determine biomarkers for inflammation, liver function, and oxidative stress. Uterine health status (UHS) was monitored by scoring vaginal discharge (VD) based on a 4-point scoring system (0, 1, 2, or 3) in weeks 2 and 3 after calving. Cows were classified as having a healthy uterine environment (HU, VD score = 0 or 1 in both weeks 2 and 3), nonrecovering uterine environment (NRU, VD score = 2 or 3 in week 3), or a recovering uterine environment (RU, VD score = 2 or 3 in week 2 and VD score= 0 or 1 in week 3). Independent of dry period length, cows with NRU had higher plasma haptoglobin (P = 0.05) and lower paraoxonase levels (P < 0.01) in the first 4 weeks after calving and lower liver functionality index (P < 0.01) compared with cows with HU. Cows with NRU had lower plasma albumin (P = 0.02) and creatinine (P = 0.02) compared with cows with a RU, but not compared with cows with HU. Independent of UHS, cows with a 0 → 30-d dry period had higher bilirubin levels compared with cows with 0-, 30-, or 60-d dry period (P < 0.01). Cows with RU and fed a lipogenic ration had higher levels of albumin in plasma compared with cows with NRU and fed a lipogenic ration (P < 0.01). In conclusion, uterine health was related to biomarkers for inflammation (haptoglobin and albumin) and paraoxonase in dairy cows in early lactation. Cows which were planned for a 0-d dry period, but dried themselves off (0 → 30-d dry period group) had higher bilirubin levels, which was possibly related to a more severe NEB in these cows. Inflammatory biomarkers in dairy cows in early lactation were related to uterine health in this period.
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- Novi Mayasari
- Adaptation Physiology Group, Department of Animal Sciences, Wageningen University, Wageningen, the Netherlands.,Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Food and Nutrition (DIANA), Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Food and Nutrition (DIANA), Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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- Adaptation Physiology Group, Department of Animal Sciences, Wageningen University, Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Adaptation Physiology Group, Department of Animal Sciences, Wageningen University, Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Adaptation Physiology Group, Department of Animal Sciences, Wageningen University, Wageningen, the Netherlands
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Andrée O'Hara E, Båge R, Emanuelson U, Holtenius K. Effects of dry period length on metabolic status, fertility, udder health, and colostrum production in 2 cow breeds. J Dairy Sci 2019; 102:595-606. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2018-14873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Akbarinejad V, Gharagozlou F, Vojgani M, Bagheri Amirabadi MM. Nulliparous and primiparous cows produce less fertile female offspring with lesser concentration of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) as compared with multiparous cows. Anim Reprod Sci 2018; 197:222-230. [PMID: 30174098 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.08.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2018] [Revised: 08/10/2018] [Accepted: 08/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Nutritional partitioning to fetal development differ among nulliparous, primiparous and multiparous cows, leading to birth of smaller calves to nulliparous and primiparous than multiparous dams. The prenatal nutritional state could influence ovarian reserve and fertility in the adult offspring. The effect of maternal parity on ovarian reserve and reproduction of female offspring, however, has not been investigated in cattle. Accordingly, a retrospective research was conducted to study reproductive variables in nulliparous- (n = 310), primiparous- (n = 236) and multiparous-born (n = 323) female offspring during the first four lactation periods in dairy cows. Additionally, anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), as a reliable marker of ovarian reserve, was measured in a subset of nulliparous- (n = 51), primiparous- (n = 51) and multiparous-born (n = 49) female offspring. Birth weight in multiparous-born calves was greater than that in nulliparous- and primiparous-born calves (P < 0.01). Days to first service was shorter in multiparous-born female offspring as compared with nulliparous- and primiparous-born female offspring (P < 0.05). First service conception rate, proportion of repeated breeders, service per conception and calving to conception interval were greater in multiparous-born than nulliparous-born cows (P < 0.05). Cumulative culling rate was greater in primiparous-born cows than nulliparous- and multiparous-born cows (P < 0.05). The AMH concentration was greater in multiparous-born than nulliparous- and primiparous-born cows (P < 0.05). In conclusion, the present study revealed that in comparison with multiparous cows, nulliparous and primiparous cows, particularly nulliparous cows, produce female offspring with lesser reproductive performance and smaller size of ovarian reserves.
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- V Akbarinejad
- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Chebel RC, Mendonça LG, Baruselli PS. Association between body condition score change during the dry period and postpartum health and performance. J Dairy Sci 2018; 101:4595-4614. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2017-13732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2017] [Accepted: 12/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Kok A, van Middelaar CE, Mostert PF, van Knegsel ATM, Kemp B, de Boer IJM, Hogeveen H. Effects of dry period length on production, cash flows and greenhouse gas emissions of the dairy herd: A dynamic stochastic simulation model. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0187101. [PMID: 29077739 PMCID: PMC5659778 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0187101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2017] [Accepted: 10/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Shortening or omitting the dry period of dairy cows improves metabolic health in early lactation and reduces management transitions for dairy cows. The success of implementation of these strategies depends on their impact on milk yield and farm profitability. Insight in these impacts is valuable for informed decision-making by farmers. The aim of this study was to investigate how shortening or omitting the dry period of dairy cows affects production and cash flows at the herd level, and greenhouse gas emissions per unit of milk, using a dynamic stochastic simulation model. The effects of dry period length on milk yield and calving interval assumed in this model were derived from actual performance of commercial dairy cows over multiple lactations. The model simulated lactations, and calving and culling events of individual cows for herds of 100 cows. Herds were simulated for 5 years with a dry period of 56 (conventional), 28 or 0 days (n = 50 herds each). Partial cash flows were computed from revenues from sold milk, calves, and culled cows, and costs from feed and rearing youngstock. Greenhouse gas emissions were computed using a life cycle approach. A dry period of 28 days reduced milk production of the herd by 3.0% in years 2 through 5, compared with a dry period of 56 days. A dry period of 0 days reduced milk production by 3.5% in years 3 through 5, after a dip in milk production of 6.9% in year 2. On average, dry periods of 28 and 0 days reduced partial cash flows by €1,249 and €1,632 per herd per year, and increased greenhouse gas emissions by 0.7% and 0.5%, respectively. Considering the potential for enhancing cow welfare, these negative impacts of shortening or omitting the dry period seem justifiable, and they might even be offset by improved health.
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- Akke Kok
- Animal Production Systems group, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, the Netherlands
- Adaptation Physiology group, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Animal Production Systems group, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Animal Production Systems group, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Adaptation Physiology group, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Animal Production Systems group, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Business Economics group, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, the Netherlands
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Bruinjé TC, Colazo MG, Gobikrushanth M, Ambrose DJ. Relationships among early postpartum luteal activity, parity, and insemination outcomes based on in-line milk progesterone profiles in Canadian Holstein cows. Theriogenology 2017; 100:32-41. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2017.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2017] [Revised: 05/14/2017] [Accepted: 05/24/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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van Hoeij RJ, Dijkstra J, Bruckmaier RM, Gross JJ, Lam TJGM, Remmelink GJ, Kemp B, van Knegsel ATM. Consequences of dietary energy source and energy level on energy balance, lactogenic hormones, and lactation curve characteristics of cows after a short or omitted dry period. J Dairy Sci 2017; 100:8544-8564. [PMID: 28822552 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2017-12855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2017] [Accepted: 07/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Omitting the dry period (DP) generally reduces milk production in the subsequent lactation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of dietary energy source-glucogenic (G) or lipogenic (L)-and energy level-standard (std) or low-on milk production; energy balance (EB); lactogenic hormones insulin, insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), and growth hormone (GH); and lactation curve characteristics between wk 1 and 44 postpartum in cows after a 0-d or 30-d DP. Cows (n = 110) were assigned randomly to 3 transition treatments: a 30-d DP with a standard energy level required for expected milk yield [30-d DP(std)], a 0-d DP with the same energy level as cows with a 30-d DP [0-d DP(std)], and a 0-d DP with a low energy level [0-d DP(low)]. In wk 1 to 7, cows were fed the same basal ration but the level of concentrate increased to 6.7 kg/d for cows fed the low energy level and to 8.5 kg/d for cows fed the standard energy level in wk 4. From wk 8 postpartum onward, cows received a G ration (mainly consisting of corn silage and grass silage) or an L ration (mainly consisting of grass silage and sugar beet pulp) with the same energy level contrast (low or std) as in early lactation. Cows fed the G ration had greater milk, lactose, and protein yields, lower milk fat percentage, greater dry matter and energy intakes, and greater plasma IGF-1 concentration compared with cows fed the L ration. Dietary energy source did not affect EB or lactation curve characteristics. In cows with a 0-d DP, the reduced energy level decreased energy intake, EB, and weekly body weight gain, but did not affect milk production or lactation curve characteristics. A 30-d DP resulted in a greater total predicted lactation yield, initial milk yield after calving, peak milk yield, energy intake, energy output in milk, days to conception [only when compared with 0-d DP(low)], plasma GH concentration [only when compared with 0-d DP(std)], and decreased weekly body weight gain compared with a 0-d DP. A 30-d DP decreased both the increasing and the declining slope parameters of the lactation curve and the relative rate of decline in milk yield (indicating greater lactation persistency) compared with a 0-d DP, and decreased plasma insulin and IGF-1 concentration, and EB. In conclusion, feeding a G ration after wk 7 in milk improved energy intake and milk production, but did not affect EB compared with an L ration. For cows without a DP, a reduced dietary energy level did not affect milk production and lactation curve characteristics, but did decrease EB and weekly body weight gain. A 30-d DP increased milk yield and lactation persistency, but decreased milk fat and protein content, EB, and plasma insulin and IGF-1, compared with a 0-d DP.
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- R J van Hoeij
- Adaptation Physiology Group, Department of Animal Sciences, Wageningen University and Research, PO Box 338, 6700 AH, Wageningen, the Netherlands.
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- Animal Nutrition Group, Department of Animal Sciences, Wageningen University and Research, PO Box 338, 6700 AH, Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Veterinary Physiology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern, Bremgartenstrasse 109a, CH-3001 Bern, Switzerland
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- Veterinary Physiology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern, Bremgartenstrasse 109a, CH-3001 Bern, Switzerland
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- Department Farm Animal Health, Utrecht University, PO Box 80151, 3508 TD, Utrecht, the Netherlands; GD Animal Health, PO Box 9, 7400 AA, Deventer, the Netherlands
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- Livestock Research, Wageningen University and Research, PO Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Adaptation Physiology Group, Department of Animal Sciences, Wageningen University and Research, PO Box 338, 6700 AH, Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Adaptation Physiology Group, Department of Animal Sciences, Wageningen University and Research, PO Box 338, 6700 AH, Wageningen, the Netherlands
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Chen J, Soede NM, Remmelink GJ, Bruckmaier RM, Kemp B, van Knegsel ATM. Relationships between uterine health and metabolism in dairy cows with different dry period lengths. Theriogenology 2017; 101:8-14. [PMID: 28708519 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2017.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2017] [Revised: 06/12/2017] [Accepted: 06/12/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The first objective of this study was to evaluate effects of dry period (DP) length and dietary energy source on ovarian activity, uterine health status, pregnancy rate, and days open in dairy cows in the second subsequent lactation after implementation of DP length and dietary treatments. The second objective was to determine relationships of uterine health status with ovarian activity, milk yield, energy balance (EB), and metabolic status in dairy cows. Holstein-Friesian dairy cows (n = 167) were assigned randomly to 1 of 3 DP lengths (0-, 30-, or 60-d) and 1 of 2 early lactation diets (glucogenic or lipogenic diet) for 2 subsequent lactations. Milk samples were collected three times a week. At least two succeeding milk samples with concentration of progesterone ≥2 ng/mL were used to indicate the occurrence of luteal activity. Vaginal discharge was scored in wk 2 and 3 after calving to evaluate uterine health status and cows were classified as having a healthy uterine environment [HU, vaginal discharge score (VDS) = 0 or 1 in both wk 2 and 3], a recovering uterine environment (RU, VDS = 2 or 3 in wk 2 and VDS = 0 or 1 in wk 3), or a non-recovering uterine environment (NRU, VDS = 2 or 3 in wk 3). Cows were monitored for milk yield, dry matter intake (DMI), and blood was sampled weekly to determine metabolic status from calving to wk 3 postcalving. Dry period length was not related with uterine health status in early lactation, pregnancy rate, or days open in dairy cows. Independent of DP length, feeding a glucogenic diet shortened the interval from calving to onset of luteal activity (25.3 vs. 31.0 d, P = 0.04), but decreased pregnancy rate compared with a more lipogenic diet (68.2 vs. 78.1 d, P = 0.03). In the first 3 wk after calving, cows with a NRU had lower milk yield (36.8 vs. 36.8 vs. 32.4 kg for cows with a HU, RU, or NRU, respectively; P < 0.01) and lower DMI than cows with a HU or RU. Cows with a RU had lower plasma glucose and insulin concentrations than cows with a NRU or HU. In conclusion, DP length did not influence fertility measures and uterine health status in the second subsequent lactation after implementation of DP length treatments. Independent of DP length, feeding a glucogenic diet leaded to earlier ovulation postcalving, but decreased pregnancy rate compared with a more lipogenic diet. In addition, a healthy uterine environment was related to greater milk yield and better metabolic status, independent of DP length.
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- J Chen
- Adaptation Physiology Group, Department of Animal Science, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Adaptation Physiology Group, Department of Animal Science, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Livestock Research, Wageningen University and Research Centre, P.O. Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Veterinary Physiology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern, Bremgartenstrasse 109a, CH-3001 Bern, Switzerland
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- Adaptation Physiology Group, Department of Animal Science, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Adaptation Physiology Group, Department of Animal Science, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, The Netherlands.
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Duplessis M, Lapierre H, Pellerin D, Laforest JP, Girard C. Effects of intramuscular injections of folic acid, vitamin B12, or both, on lactational performance and energy status of multiparous dairy cows. J Dairy Sci 2017; 100:4051-4064. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2016-12381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2016] [Accepted: 01/04/2017] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Kok A, van Knegsel A, van Middelaar C, Engel B, Hogeveen H, Kemp B, de Boer I. Effect of dry period length on milk yield over multiple lactations. J Dairy Sci 2017; 100:739-749. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2016-10963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2016] [Accepted: 09/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Kok A, van Hoeij RJ, Tolkamp BJ, Haskell MJ, van Knegsel AT, de Boer IJ, Bokkers EA. Behavioural adaptation to a short or no dry period with associated management in dairy cows. Appl Anim Behav Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2016.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Chen J, Kok A, Remmelink G, Gross J, Bruckmaier R, Kemp B, van Knegsel A. Effects of dry period length and dietary energy source on lactation curve characteristics over 2 subsequent lactations. J Dairy Sci 2016; 99:9287-9299. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2016-11253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2016] [Accepted: 07/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Kok A, van Middelaar C, Engel B, van Knegsel A, Hogeveen H, Kemp B, de Boer I. Effective lactation yield: A measure to compare milk yield between cows with different dry period lengths. J Dairy Sci 2016; 99:2956-2966. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2015-10559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2015] [Accepted: 12/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Chen J, Remmelink GJ, Gross JJ, Bruckmaier RM, Kemp B, van Knegsel ATM. Effects of dry period length and dietary energy source on milk yield, energy balance, and metabolic status of dairy cows over 2 consecutive years: Effects in the second year. J Dairy Sci 2016; 99:4826-4838. [PMID: 26995119 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2015-10742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2015] [Accepted: 02/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
The objective of the current study was to evaluate the effect of dry period (DP) length on milk yield, energy balance (EB), and metabolic status in cows fed a lipogenic or glucogenic diet in the second year after implementation of DP and dietary treatments. Holstein-Friesian dairy cows (n=167) were assigned randomly to 1 of 3 DP lengths (0, 30, or 60d) and 1 of 2 early lactation diets (glucogenic or lipogenic) for 2 consecutive years. Results of the first year were reported previously. In the second year, 19 cows in the 0-d DP group were attributed to a new group (0→67d DP) because these cows had a milk yield of <4kg/d at least 30d before expected calving date and were dried off. Milk yield was recorded and EB was calculated from wk -8 to 9 relative to calving. Blood samples were taken weekly from wk -3 to 8 relative to calving. Liver samples were taken in wk -2, 2, and 4 relative to calving. At the onset of lactation, cows with a 0-d or 0→67-d DP had greater body condition score (BCS) than cows with a 60-d DP. During the first 9wk, cows with a 0- or 30-d DP produced 5.0 and 4.3kg less milk per day, respectively, but had similar EB compared with cows with a 60-d DP. Cows with a 0- or 30-d DP produced additional milk precalving, which could compensate milk yield losses in the first 9wk postcalving. Cows with a 0-d DP did not have milk yield losses or improve EB in the second year as much as in the first year. Cows with a 0-d DP had greater plasma insulin and insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) and lower liver triacylglycerol concentrations than cows with other DP lengths. Cows with a 0→67-d DP had lower EB, and greater plasma free fatty acids (FFA) and β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) concentrations than cows with other DP lengths. Feeding a glucogenic diet increased plasma glucose, IGF-I, and insulin concentrations, and decreased plasma FFA, BHB, and urea concentrations compared with a lipogenic diet, independent of DP length. In conclusion, omitting the DP or feeding a glucogenic diet improved metabolic status in early lactation of the second year after implementation of DP length and dietary treatments, although effects of omitting the DP were less pronounced in the second year than in the first year. The less pronounced improvement of EB in the second year was related to the high BCS at the onset of lactation and reduced milk yield losses in cows with a 0-d DP.
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Affiliation(s)
- J Chen
- Adaptation Physiology Group, Department of Animal Sciences, Wageningen University, PO Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Livestock Research, Wageningen University and Research Centre, PO Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Veterinary Physiology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern, Bremgartenstrasse 109a, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- Veterinary Physiology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern, Bremgartenstrasse 109a, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- Adaptation Physiology Group, Department of Animal Sciences, Wageningen University, PO Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Adaptation Physiology Group, Department of Animal Sciences, Wageningen University, PO Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, the Netherlands.
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