Reproduction, Lactation, and Treatment Option of Bovine Uterine Diseases
Start Date
April 2024
Location
MCD 208
Abstract
The food production business is an important aspect of everyone's day-to-day life, many people are unaware of the procedures that take place in order to obtain these food items. The overall health of the animals (in which the food is being produced) is constantly monitored and tracked during the animal’s entire life. The bovine industry is an important part of the American economy. Bovines are not only utilized for beef supply but also for their milk supply. Products that are commonly used every day that are produced by milk alone include- but are not limited to milk, cheese, and butter. Dairy cattle go through consistent pregnancy cycles for milk production, which requires recurring observation to ensure the cattle are healthy and are not presenting any medical concerns. In the dairy industry, it is important to not only monitor the overall condition of the cow, but also consider the effects pregnancy (before, during, and after) can have on the animal. A common health concern that dairy cattle endure is uterine disease. Uterine diseases within Bovine Veterinary Medicine are defined as changes within the metabolism after calving which causes infection (Sheldon et al., 2009). The objective of this review article is to discuss the major effects on overall milk production, reproduction after the diseases, and possible cures based on previous studies.
Reproduction, Lactation, and Treatment Option of Bovine Uterine Diseases
MCD 208
The food production business is an important aspect of everyone's day-to-day life, many people are unaware of the procedures that take place in order to obtain these food items. The overall health of the animals (in which the food is being produced) is constantly monitored and tracked during the animal’s entire life. The bovine industry is an important part of the American economy. Bovines are not only utilized for beef supply but also for their milk supply. Products that are commonly used every day that are produced by milk alone include- but are not limited to milk, cheese, and butter. Dairy cattle go through consistent pregnancy cycles for milk production, which requires recurring observation to ensure the cattle are healthy and are not presenting any medical concerns. In the dairy industry, it is important to not only monitor the overall condition of the cow, but also consider the effects pregnancy (before, during, and after) can have on the animal. A common health concern that dairy cattle endure is uterine disease. Uterine diseases within Bovine Veterinary Medicine are defined as changes within the metabolism after calving which causes infection (Sheldon et al., 2009). The objective of this review article is to discuss the major effects on overall milk production, reproduction after the diseases, and possible cures based on previous studies.
