Association between the perineal hygiene score at calving, puerperal uterine disorders, and reproductive efficiency in crossbreed dairy cows
Laryssa de Fátima Silva,
Sara Adna de Oliveira,
Giovanna Moraes
et al.
Abstract:Retained placenta, metritis, and clinical endometritis are prevalent diseases on dairy farms, leading to economic losses and reducing the longevity of dairy cows in dairy production systems, so it is important to investigate potential predisposing factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relation between perineal hygiene during calving and the incidence of retained placenta, metritis, clinical endometritis and their effect on reproductive efficiency and culling rates in crossbred dairy cows. At two p… Show more
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