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Bates AJ, Wells M, Laven RA. The effect of pre-calving injection of trace mineral supplements on periparturient disease incidence in pasture based dairy cows. Vet J 2022; 286:105867. [PMID: 35842221 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2022.105867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Trace minerals, have a role in immune function and a trace mineral supplement (TMS) can improve animal health in dairy herds. This prospective randomised clinical study assessed whether subcutaneous injection of 5.5 mL of TMS (40 mg zinc, 10 mg manganese, 5 mg selenium, 15 mg copper per mL), 14-28 days before planned start of calving (PSC) reduced clinical mastitis (CM), subclinical mastitis (SCM) and purulent vaginal discharge (PVD). From four farms, half of 1700 cows stratified on somatic cell count, age and breed were randomly allocated to treatment or no treatment. Occurrence of CM from - 7 to PSC + 100 days, SCM at PSC + 60 days and PVD at PSC + 24 days was analysed using survival analysis and Bayesian generalised mixed multivariable models. From -7 to PSC +30 days, TMS reduced the adjusted hazard ratio (HR) for CM at quarter and cow level (P < 0.001), with no evidence for an effect beyond 30 days. The adjusted OR (and 95% highest density interval, HDI) for the effect of TMS on CM from -7 to PSC +30 days was 0.40 (95% HDI, 0.26-0.63) at quarter level, 0.51 (95% HDI, 0.38-0.69) at cow level and for SCM, 0.72 (95% HDI, 0.54-0.95). The difference in CM incidence from TMS at the cow level was -2.0% (95% HDI, -3.4 to -1.1%) and -1.2% (95% HDI, -3.2 to - 0.6%) at quarter level. No clear effect was identified of TMS on cumulative incidence of PVD.
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- A J Bates
- Vetlife NZ, Vetlife Scientific, 1, Waitohi-Temuka Road, Temuka 7920, New Zealand.
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- Virbac New Zealand Ltd, 26-30 Maui Street, Pukete, Hamilton 3200, New Zealand
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- School of Veterinary Sciences, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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Daros RR, Weary DM, von Keyserlingk MA. Invited review: Risk factors for transition period disease in intensive grazing and housed dairy cattle. J Dairy Sci 2022; 105:4734-4748. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2021-20649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Bates A, King C, Dhar M, Fitzpatrick C, Laven R. Retention of internal teat sealants over the dry period and their efficacy in reducing clinical and subclinical mastitis at calving. J Dairy Sci 2022; 105:5449-5461. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2021-21585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Modelling Extended Lactations in Polish Holstein-Friesian Cows. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11082176. [PMID: 34438634 PMCID: PMC8388494 DOI: 10.3390/ani11082176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Mathematical models of lactation curves are functions that describe milk production on each day of lactation. These models are able to predict milk yields as well as provide valuable information applicable in breeding and management decisions. The aim of the present study was to examine different shapes of lactation curves for milk traits (i.e., milk, fat, protein and lactose yields and urea content in milk) modelled by the Wilmink function and by linear or squared functions between 306 and 400 days in milk (DIM). The results suggested that the course of extended lactations could be modelled by a nonlinear model, for example, the Wilmink function, for up to 305 DIM, and the linear or squared function could be more appropriate afterwards. Abstract The objectives of this study were (1) to examine different shapes of lactation curves for milk, fat, protein and lactose yields and urea content in milk fitted by the Wilmink function using the test-day (TD) records and (2) to find the function that best describes test-day records beyond 305 days in milk (DIM) for Polish Holstein–Friesian cows. The data were 6,955,768 TD records from the 702,830 first six lactations of 284,193 Polish Holstein–Friesian cows. Cows calved in 19,102 herds between 2001 and 2018. The following functions were fitted to TD data from each lactation: (1) Wilmink model fitted to the whole lactation, (2) Wilmink model fitted to TD records from 5 to 305 DIM and linear function fitted to TD records from 306 to 400 DIM, (3) Wilmink model fitted to TD records from 5 to 305 DIM and squared function fitted to TD records from 306 to 400 DIM. The present study showed that urea content in milk was modelled slightly worse than other milk traits. The results suggested that the course of lactation could be successfully modelled by a nonlinear model, for example, the Wilmink function, for up to 305 DIM, and by the linear or squared function afterwards.
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Miles AM, Huson HJ. Graduate Student Literature Review: Understanding the genetic mechanisms underlying mastitis. J Dairy Sci 2020; 104:1183-1191. [PMID: 33162090 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-18297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Mastitis is the costliest disease facing dairy producers today; consequently, it has been the subject of substantial research focus. Efforts have evolved from an initial focus on understanding the etiology of intramammary infections to the application of preventative measures, including attempts to breed cows that are resistant to infection. However, breeding for resistance to infection has proven difficult, given the complexity of the disease and the high expense associated with assembling high-quality genotypes and phenotypes. This review provides a brief background on mastitis; illustrates current understanding of the genetics influencing mastitis and the application of this knowledge; and discusses challenges and limitations in understanding these mechanisms and applying these findings to genetic improvement strategies.
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- Asha M Miles
- Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853.
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- Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853.
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Miles AM, McArt JAA, Leal Yepes FA, Stambuk CR, Virkler PD, Huson HJ. Udder and teat conformational risk factors for elevated somatic cell count and clinical mastitis in New York Holsteins. Prev Vet Med 2018; 163:7-13. [PMID: 30670189 DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2018.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Revised: 12/13/2018] [Accepted: 12/14/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Our primary objective was to identify udder and teat conformational risk factors associated with the occurrence of elevated somatic cell count (SCC) and clinical mastitis using a prospective cohort study design with careful assessment of exposure and disease outcomes. Mastitis prevalence was evaluated by parity across 6 sampling periods representing key physiological transitions during lactation: 0-1 day in milk (DIM), 3-5 DIM, 10-14 DIM, 50-60 DIM, 90-110 DIM, and 210-230 DIM. Cows were scored for front and rear teat length, width, end shape, and placement, fore udder attachment, udder cleft, udder depth, rear udder height, and rear udder width. Two independent multivariable logistic regression models were used to generate odds ratios (OR) for elevated SCC (≥ 200,000 cells/ml) and farm-diagnosed clinical mastitis. We identified that loose fore udder attachment (reference level: strong fore udder attachment, OR = 2.1, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.2-3.8) and flat teat end shape (reference level: round teat end shape, OR = 1.4, 95% CI = 1.1-1.9) increased the odds of an elevated SCC event, whereas a negative California Mastitis Test score at 0-1 DIM decreased the odds of an elevated SCC event (OR = 0.6, 95% CI = 0.4 to 0.8). Loose fore udder attachment (reference level: strong fore udder attachment, OR = 3.7, 95% CI = 1.3-10.7), flat teat end shape (reference level: round teat end shape, OR = 1.5, 95% CI = 1.0-2.4), low rear udder height (reference level: intermediate rear udder height, OR = 2.8, 95% CI = 0.3-6.2), and increasing rear teat width (OR = 2.2, 95% CI = 1.2-4.4) heightened the odds of developing clinical mastitis. We identified that within our study cohort, loose fore udder attachment and flat teat ends had an important association with increased odds of both an elevated SCC event and clinical mastitis diagnosis. The identification of these udder and teat conformational risk factors for mastitis can provide farmers an effective and inexpensive tool to manage mastitis.
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Affiliation(s)
- Asha M Miles
- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
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- Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
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- Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States; Quality Milk Production Services, Animal Health Diagnostic Center, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States.
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Tomazi T, Ferreira GC, Orsi AM, Gonçalves JL, Ospina PA, Nydam DV, Moroni P, dos Santos MV. Association of herd-level risk factors and incidence rate of clinical mastitis in 20 Brazilian dairy herds. Prev Vet Med 2018; 161:9-18. [DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2018.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2018] [Revised: 08/21/2018] [Accepted: 10/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Niozas G, Tsousis G, Steinhöfel I, Brozos C, Römer A, Wiedemann S, Bollwein H, Kaske M. Extended lactation in high-yielding dairy cows. I. Effects on reproductive measurements. J Dairy Sci 2018; 102:799-810. [PMID: 30391171 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2018-15115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 09/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The objective of this prospective field study was to evaluate the effects of extending the lactation period on various reproductive measurements of high-yielding Holstein cows. On 40 d in milk (DIM), cows were gynecologically examined (transrectal palpation, sonography, vaginoscopy). Cows without signs of clinical endometritis were blocked by parity and were randomly allocated to 1 of 3 experimental groups with a voluntary waiting period (VWP) of 40, 120, and 180 d, respectively (G40, n = 135; G120, n = 141; G180, n = 139). Cows of G120 and G180 were reexamined at the end of the VWP. If natural estrus was detected within 46 d after the end of the VWP, an artificial insemination was performed. If no estrus was detected, the respective cows were synchronized by applying the classical Ovsynch protocol. We found no difference in the proportion of cows in which estrus was detected between 40 to 86 DIM or in the days to first estrus between the 3 groups. Estrus detection in this period was lower in cows with body condition score <3 on 90 DIM compared with body condition score ≥3 (61.5 vs. 76.0%) and in cows with high energy-corrected milk production (ECM) on 92 DIM [58.6 vs. 70.1%, for cows with higher and lower than the median (39.9 kg) ECM, respectively]. The proportion of cows that estrus was detected within 46 d after the VWP was greater in G120 (88.9%) and G180 (90.8%) compared with G40 (70.4%). These effects were more apparent in cows with high ECM. The rate of estrus detection and of becoming pregnant in this period was greater for G120 (hazard ratio = 2.2 and 1.6, respectively) and for G180 (hazard ratio = 2.4 and 1.8) compared with G40. Cows in both groups with extended lactation had greater overall first service conception rates (G120 = 48.9%; G180 = 49.6%) and a lower number of services per pregnant cow (G120 = 1.56 ± 0.1; G180 = 1.51 ± 0.1) compared with G40 (36.6%; 1.77 ± 0.1). We observed no difference in pregnancy loss or in the proportion of cows culled up to 305 d of lactation between the 3 groups. The number of Ovsynch protocols per 1,000,000 kg of ECM was reduced by 75% in G180 and by 74% in G120 compared with G40 (5.9 vs. 7.1 vs. 25.1). In conclusion, extending the lactation of dairy cows can improve main reproductive measurements in high-yielding cows.
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- G Niozas
- Clinic for Cattle, University for Veterinary Medicine, 30173 Hannover, Germany
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- Clinic of Farm Animals, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54627 Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Saxon State Office for Environment, Agriculture and Geology (LfULG), 01311 Dresden, Germany
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- Clinic of Farm Animals, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54627 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- State Research Institute of Agriculture and Fishery Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Institute for Animal Production, 18196 Dummerstorf, Germany
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- Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, Life Sciences, 47533 Kleve, Germany
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- Department for Farm Animals, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department for Farm Animals, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland
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Martin P, Barkema HW, Brito LF, Narayana SG, Miglior F. Symposium review: Novel strategies to genetically improve mastitis resistance in dairy cattle. J Dairy Sci 2018; 101:2724-2736. [PMID: 29331471 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2017-13554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Mastitis is a disease of major economic importance to the dairy cattle sector because of the high incidence of clinical mastitis and prevalence of subclinical mastitis and, consequently, the costs associated with treatment, production losses, and reduced animal welfare. Disease-recording systems compiling data from a large number of farms are still not widely implemented around the world; thus, selection for mastitis resistance is often based on genetically correlated indicator traits such as somatic cell count (SCC), udder depth, and fore udder attachment. However, in the past years, several countries have initiated collection systems of clinical mastitis, based on producers recording data in most cases. The large data sets generated have enabled researchers to assess incidence of this disease and to investigate the genetic background of clinical mastitis itself, as well as its relationships with other traits of interest to the dairy industry. The genetic correlations between clinical mastitis and its previous proxies were estimated more accurately and confirmed the strong relationship of clinical mastitis with SCC and udder depth. New traits deriving from SCC were also studied, with the most relevant findings being associated with mean somatic cell score (SCS) in early lactation, standard deviation of SCS, and excessive test-day SCC pattern. Genetic correlations between clinical mastitis and other economically important traits indicated that selection for mastitis resistance would also improve resistance against other diseases and enhance both fertility and longevity. However, milk yield remains negatively correlated with clinical mastitis, emphasizing the importance of including health traits in the breeding objectives to achieve genetic progress for all important traits. These studies enabled the establishment of new genetic and genomic evaluation models, which are more efficient for selection to mastitis resistance. Further studies that are potential keys for future improvement of mastitis resistance are deep investigation of the bacteriology of mastitis, identification of novel indicator traits and tools for selection, and development of a larger female reference population to improve reliability of genomic evaluations. These cutting-edge studies will result in a better understanding of the genetic background of mastitis resistance and enable a more accurate phenotyping and genetic selection to improve mastitis resistance, and consequently, animal welfare and industry profitability.
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- P Martin
- Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1.
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- Department of Production Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 1N4
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- Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1
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- Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1; Department of Production Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 1N4
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- Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1; Canadian Dairy Network, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1K 1E5
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Bates AJ, Saldias B. Effect of treatment with an internal teat sealant at drying-off in cows wintered on forage crops in New Zealand on clinical mastitis and somatic cell counts. N Z Vet J 2017; 66:64-71. [DOI: 10.1080/00480169.2017.1401494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- AJ Bates
- Centre for Dairy Excellence, 20 Wilson Street, Geraldine 7930, New Zealand
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- Centre for Dairy Excellence, 20 Wilson Street, Geraldine 7930, New Zealand
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