From pre‐ovulatory follicle palpation to the challenge of twin pregnancies: Clinical reflections following one million gynaecological examinations in dairy cows

Contents Based on experimental studies and extensive field‐scale experience, this review offers new proposals for: (i) elevating the success of modern insemination procedures, (ii) emphasizing features of a pre‐ovulatory follicle in the context of optimum insemination timing, (iii) overcoming heat s...

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Published in:Reproduction in domestic animals 2017-10, Vol.52 (S4), p.4-11
Main Authors: López‐Gatius, F., Hunter, R.H.F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
anoestrus
Artificial insemination
Cattle
Cattle - physiology
Dairy cattle
Estrus Synchronization
Female
Fertility
Fertility - physiology
Heat stress
Heat Stress Disorders - drug therapy
Heat Stress Disorders - veterinary
Heat tolerance
hormone therapies
Humans
Insemination, Artificial - methods
Insemination, Artificial - veterinary
oestrous confirmation
Ovarian Follicle - physiology
ovulation failure
Palpation
Pregnancy
pregnancy loss
Pregnancy, Multiple
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Summary:Contents Based on experimental studies and extensive field‐scale experience, this review offers new proposals for: (i) elevating the success of modern insemination procedures, (ii) emphasizing features of a pre‐ovulatory follicle in the context of optimum insemination timing, (iii) overcoming heat stress and its consequences using physiological processes or endocrine protocols, (iv) establishing a viable pregnancy or early pregnancy loss and (v) the challenge of twin pregnancies. In conclusion, the fertility of high‐yielding dairy cows can be further improved.
ISSN:0936-6768
1439-0531
DOI:10.1111/rda.13041