Special Issue "Frontiers in Dairy Cattle Reproduction"
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Reproduction".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2022.
Special Issue Editor
2. Transfer in Bovine Reproduction SLu, 22300 Barbastro, Spain
Interests: dairy cattle reproduction; anestrus; synchronization and induction of ovulation; the quality of the pre-ovulatory follicle and the post-ovulatory corpus luteum;the problem of twin gestations and the maintenance of pregnancy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Dairy cattle have played an important role in economic development since the beginning of agriculture. In essence, dairy cattle herding had already become a dominant part of the culture during the Neolithic era. Subsequently, the relationship between humans and cattle has been multifaceted, from a genetic mutation that gave people the ability to produce lactase and drink milk throughout their lives, to the production of a vaccine against Variola (Smallpox virus). It is equally important that reproductive technologies developed for dairy cattle provide a spin-off in mammalian species, including humans. Currently, we share concerns over global warning and the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. In this context, aspects of the reproduction control of cattle seem to have plateaued. However, reducing the incidence of reproductive disorders such as anestrus, low fertility, pregnancy failure or perinatal mortality, that are essential to the health and welfare of cows, the use of resources will be more efficient. The objective of this issue is to contribute to an expansion of the frontiers of development on monitoring dairy cattle reproduction.
Dr. Fernando Lopez-Gatius
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- abortion
- conception failure
- embryo loss
- reproductive performance
- stillborn
Planned Papers
The below list represents only planned manuscripts. Some of these manuscripts have not been received by the Editorial Office yet. Papers submitted to MDPI journals are subject to peer-review.
Title: Economic opportunities for smart precision reproductive management
Authors: Saleh Shahinfar; Victor E. Cabrera
Affiliation: 1. Department of Computer Science, School of Science and Technology, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia. 2. Extension Specialist in Dairy Farm Management, Alfred Toepfer Faculty Fellow, University of Wisconsin-Madison,Madison, WI 53706, USA.
Abstract: Smart precision reproductive management is conceptualized as one of the essentials of precision dairy farming that is becoming increasingly important as dairy farms have the opportunity of more data-driven decision making. Implementation of such concept in the state-of-the-art integrated decision support system can improve reproductive performance and bring higher rate of genetic improvement and economic pay-off for the dairy farms when reproductive decisions are made at the individual cow level taking into consideration the herd. In this paper we will re-introduce some of the data-driven reproductive management concepts and models that utilize modern analytical tools such as machine learning. Integrated cow-specific data coupled with economic information will provide farmers and industry consultants with a new perspective on an old but important matter in the dairy industry.
Title: Using Pregnancy-associated glycoproteins to improve reproductive management. From dairy cattle to buffalo
Authors: Olimpia Barbato
Affiliation: Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, via San Costanzo, 06126 Perugia, Italy
Title: Manipulating progesterone before timed-AI to prevent multiple ovulations
Authors: Paul Fricke
Affiliation: Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison 53706, WI, USA
Title: Insights into follicular dynamics of multiple ovulating cows
Authors: Irina Garcia Ispierto
Affiliation: Department of Animal Science University of Lleida, 25198 Lleida, Spain
Title: Heat stress effects on follicular physiology
Authors: Fabio de Rensis
Affiliation: Department of Veterinary-Medical Science, University of Parma, Str. dell’Università, 12, 43121 Parma, Italy
Title: Body condition change during the transition period and subsequent reproductive performance
Authors: Ricardo C. Chebel
Affiliation: Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, and Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611, USA
Title: Predictors of late embryo/early fetal loss. Un update
Authors: Zoltán Szelényi
Affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Food Animal Medicine Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1078 Budapest, Hungary
Title: Using Pregnancy Associated Glycoproteins (PAGs) to improve reproductive management: from dairy cow to other dairy livestock
Authors: Olimpia Barbato 1*, Laura Menchetti 2, Gabriele Brecchia 2,Vittoria Lucia Barile 3
Affiliation: 1.Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, via San Costanzo, 4, 06126, Italy;
2. Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Milan, via dell’ Università, 26900, Lodi, Italy;
3. Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l’Analisi dell’Economia Agraria (CREA) – Research Centre for Animal Production and Aquaculture, Monterotondo, Rome 00015, Italy;
Abstract: Pregnancy success represents a major issue in domestic livestock production, particularly in dairy cattle, as it is essential for the economic income of breeders. The identification of pregnancy-associated glycoproteins (PAGs) contributed significantly to the improvement of reproductive management. PAGs have been shown to be useful for identifying the presence of vital embryo and for the pregnancy follow up. Their utilization as diagnostic tool, to identify pregnant or open animals and to predict future embryo mortality during early gestation, can influence farm management decisions. This review presents an overview of the PAGs function, their pregnancy trend and their use as a tool to improve reproductive management in bovine as well as in other dairy livestock like small ruminants and buffalo.