Uterine Infections in Cows and Effect on Reproductive Performance

作者：Kacar Cihan; Kaya Semra^*

来源：Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi, 2014, 20(6): 975-982.

DOI：10.9775/kvfd.2014.11370

• Cow
• Uterine diseases
• Reproductive performance

Uterine infections affect the hypothalamus, hypophysis, ovaries and uterus. These infections inhibit the development of dominant follicles, prevent both the release of the luteinizing hormone (LH) and ovulation, reduce the size of the corpus luteum (CL), and decrease progesterone production. As these infections reduce fertility or cause infertility, they result in major economic losses. The diagnosis of uterine infections by means of various techniques and the detection of the severity of the infection enable the selection of the most appropriate treatment method and the estimation of the success rate that may be achieved with the application of the particular treatment method selected. This review aims to provide researchers and veterinary practitioners with practical information on the prevalence of postpartum uterine infections and currently applied diagnostic and treatment methods.

• 出版日期2014-12