Traditionally, a 1-yr calving interval is advised to farmers from an economical point of view,
to realize a yearly peak in milk yield. A 1-yr calving interval, however, implies a yearly event …

The cessation of lactation (ie, dry-off) in dairy cattle is an area of research that has received
much focus in recent years. The dry period is necessary to optimize tissue remodeling of the …

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of extended voluntary waiting period (VWP)
on ovarian cyclicity and reproductive performance of dairy cows. Holstein-Friesian dairy …

Based on modeling studies, a 1-yr calving interval for dairy cows is generally considered
optimal from an economic point of view. Recently some dairy farmers are deliberately …

The purpose of this article is to review body condition scoring and the role of body fat
reserves in relation to insulin sensitivity and metabolic phenotyping. This article summarizes …

This observational study aimed to determine the association of cow-level factors and herd-
level housing and management practices during the dry period with indicators of udder …

The early lactation period in dairy cows is characterized by complex interactions among
energy balance (EB), disease, and alterations in metabolic and inflammatory status. The …

Extending the voluntary waiting period (VWP) for primiparous cows can have a positive
impact on fertility without a negative impact on milk production per day in the calving interval …

ABSTRACT A 305-d lactation followed by a 60-d dry period has traditionally been
considered economically optimal, yet dairy cows in modern intensive dairy systems are …

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of an extended voluntary waiting period (VWP) on
SCC, SCC elevations and clinical mastitis incidence during the complete lactation and the …