The biological cycles of milk production and reproduction determine dairying profitability
thus making management decisions dynamic and time-dependent. Diseases also negatively …

Simple Summary Metabolic disorders are a key problem in the transition period of dairy
cows and often appear before the onset of further health problems. Problems derive from …

The objectives of this study were to evaluate factors associated with resumption of
postpartum estrous cycles and embryonic survival in lactating dairy cows. Holstein cows …

The objective of this report is to review the literature on elevated blood concentrations of
nonesterified fatty acids (NEFA) before and after parturition in high‐yielding dairy cows. It …

Homeorhetic and homeostatic controls in dairy cows are essential for adapting to alterations
in physiological and environmental conditions. To study the different mechanisms during …

Although growth hormone (GH) is a multifunctional factor that coordinates various aspects of
feeding, reproduction, osmoregulation, and immune system function, perhaps two of its most …

During the early postpartum period dairy cows mobilize fat and muscle to support lactation.
This is associated with alterations in blood metabolite and hormone profiles which in turn …

Feeding management of the postnatal and preweaning calf has an important impact on calf
growth and development during this critical period and affects the health and well-being of …

Our objective was to evaluate the association between body condition score (BCS) change
during the transition period with fertility, non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) and beta …

The establishment and maintenance of pregnancy in lactating dairy cows is a complex
biological event that is influenced by a multitude of factors, from the reproductive biology of …