Automation of oestrus detection in dairy cows: a review

Firk, R.; Stamer, E.; Junge, Wolfgang; Krieter, Joachim

doi:10.1016/s0301-6226(01)00323-2

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“…Using cow information, reproductive dynamics and economics representative for the dairy situation in the Netherlands, Inchaisri et al (2010) predicted that an improvement in the oestrus detection rate from 0.30 to 0.50 and from 0.50 to 0.70 will reduce the net economic loss by €53.29 and €11.20 per cow per year, respectively. Various oestrus detection methods aimed at improving detection rate have been developed, evaluated and compared (Diskin and Sreenan, 2000;Firk et al, 2002;Roelofs et al, 2010;Holman et al, 2011). Despite this, modern dairy farming would substantially benefit from an improved oestrus detectability via an increased expression of oestrous behaviour in cows, that is, if cows would generally show the various signs of oestrus during a longer period of time and at a higher intensity and if more cows would show standing oestrus.…”

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Central genomic regulation of the expression of oestrous behaviour in dairy cows: a review

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Kommadath

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The expression of oestrous behaviour in Holstein Friesian dairy cows has progressively decreased over the past 50 years. Reduced oestrus expression is one of the factors contributing to the current suboptimal reproductive efficiency in dairy farming. Variation between and within cows in the expression of oestrous behaviour is associated with variation in peripheral blood oestradiol concentrations during oestrus. In addition, there is evidence for a priming role of progesterone for the full display of oestrous behaviour. A higher rate of metabolic clearance of ovarian steroids could be one of the factors leading to lower peripheral blood concentrations of oestradiol and progesterone in high-producing dairy cows. Oestradiol acts on the brain by genomic, non-genomic and growth factor-dependent mechanisms. A firm base of understanding of the ovarian steroid-driven central genomic regulation of female sexual behaviour has been obtained from studies on rodents. These studies have resulted in the definition of five modules of oestradiol-activated genes in the brain, referred to as the GAPPS modules. In a recent series of studies, gene expression in the anterior pituitary and four brain areas (amygdala, hippocampus, dorsal hypothalamus and ventral hypothalamus) in oestrous and luteal phase cows, respectively, has been measured, and the relation with oestrous behaviour of these cows was analysed. These studies identified a number of genes of which the expression was associated with the intensity of oestrous behaviour. These genes could be grouped according to the GAPPS modules, suggesting close similarity of the regulation of oestrous behaviour in cows and female sexual behaviour in rodents. A better understanding of the central genomic regulation of the expression of oestrous behaviour in dairy cows may in due time contribute to improved (genomic) selection strategies for appropriate oestrus expression in high-producing dairy cows.Keywords: sexual behaviour, dairy cow, oestrus, gene expression, brain ImplicationsReduced oestrus expression is one of the factors contributing to the current suboptimal reproductive efficiency in dairy cows. A recent series of publications that correlated the level of oestrous behaviour expression to gene expression levels in the cow brain and anterior pituitary are reviewed here and their findings placed in perspective of what is known about sexual behaviour from studies on other species. The improved understanding of the central genomic regulation of oestrous behaviour expression may in due time contribute to improved (genomic) selection strategies for appropriate oestrus expression in high-producing dairy cows. IntroductionMaintaining good fertility and thereby optimum reproductive performance in dairy cows is of great economic importance for the dairy industry. Artificial insemination of cows is widely practiced in modern dairy farming. To ensure timely insemination and thereby maximize conception rates in the herd and profitability of the farm, it is important that the farmer does not m...

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Central genomic regulation of the expression of oestrous behaviour in dairy cows: a review

Woelders

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Kommadath

et al. 2014

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“…Activity meters for estrus detection form a notable exception Bewley, 2015, Steeneveld and. Activity meters are used more frequently because they are efficient tools for estrus detection and estrus detection is economically important (Firk, et al, 2002). Many sensors have been developed in recent years.…”

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“…Many sensors have been developed in recent years. Several reviews of sensor research are available for estrus and mastitis detection (Firk, et al, 2002, Norberg, 2005. A review that discusses the whole field of sensor research for animal health management, however, has not yet been published.…”

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“…Studies have been conducted on the economic benefits of improved reproductive performance (Galvão, et al, 2013, Giordano, et al, 2011, Inchaisri, et al, 2010b, Shahinfar, et al, 2015. Firk et al (2002) discussed the use of sensors for estrus detection, with a focus on detection performance and algorithms used. Sensors for estrus detection are applied on commercial dairy farms worldwide , Galon, 2010.…”

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“…Although some reviews on sensor systems have been published, their scope has been limited to a specific application or type of sensors (Firk, et al, 2002, Gordon, 2011, Norberg, 2005, Saint-Dizier and Chastant-Maillard, 2011. As more sensors become available and are tested more extensively, there is a need for a clear overview of what sensors have been tested, how advanced the systems are, and the quality of the produced data, information, and devices.…”

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Automation of oestrus detection in dairy cows: a review

Cited by 212 publications

References 44 publications

Central genomic regulation of the expression of oestrous behaviour in dairy cows: a review

Central genomic regulation of the expression of oestrous behaviour in dairy cows: a review

The utility of sensor technology to support reproductive management on dairy farms

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