An equilibrium needs to be established by the cellular and acellular components of the
ovarian follicle if developmental competence is to be acquired by the oocyte. Both cumulus …

Bacteria are ubiquitous in the bovine uterus after parturition, but 50 years ago, cows
tolerated these bacteria and few animals developed uterine disease. Now, up to 40% of …

Reproductive ageing in females is defined by a progressive decline in follicle number and
oocyte quality. This is a natural process that leads to the loss of fertility and ovarian function …

Uterine microbial disease affects half of all dairy cattle after parturition, causing infertility by
disrupting uterine and ovarian function. Infection with Escherichia coli, Arcanobacterium …

In dairy cattle, mastitis is a disease of the mammary gland caused by pathogens such as
bacteria, viruses, fungi, and algae. Mastitis causes economic losses to dairy farms as well as …

Contents Clinical and subclinical endometritis are common causes of infertility and
subfertility in high producing dairy cattle, delaying the onset of ovarian cyclic activity after …

Contents There is a variable anoestrous period following parturition in the cow. Follicular
growth generally resumes within 7–10 days in the majority of cows associated with a …

Heat stress negatively influences the global pork industry and undermines genetic,
nutritional, management and pharmaceutical advances in management, feed and …

The objective of this prospective observational study was to investigate associations of
postpartum health with estrus detection (ED) by activity monitors and pregnancy outcomes in …

Infections of the reproductive tract or mammary gland with Gram-negative bacteria perturb
ovarian function, follicular growth, and fecundity in cattle. We hypothesized that …