Dystocia in Dairy Cows and Heifers: A Review with a Focus on Future Perspectives
Dairy cow management has evolved tremendously in recent decades, particularly regarding reproductive techniques. The widespread adoption of synchronization protocols, sexed semen, beef semen in dairy cows, reproductive biotechnologies such as in vivo-derived (IVD) or in vitro-produced embryos (IVP),...
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| description | Dairy cow management has evolved tremendously in recent decades, particularly regarding reproductive techniques. The widespread adoption of synchronization protocols, sexed semen, beef semen in dairy cows, reproductive biotechnologies such as in vivo-derived (IVD) or in vitro-produced embryos (IVP), and precision livestock farming is transforming the daily practices of dairy farmers and veterinarians. These implementations are typically adapted in different ways when applied to the breeding of heifers or cows. Considering these developments, dystocia—a significant welfare and productivity concern—may warrant reevaluation. The aforementioned changes are likely to have a substantial impact on its prevalence, severity, and outcome. This review aims to address the main aspects of dystocia in dairy cows and heifers, with a particular focus on the potential impact of recent advances in reproductive and calving management. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5cc21b0ae61245cb9baad47aef32cb2f2025-08-20T02:50:53ZengMDPI AGDairy2624-862X2024-10-015465567110.3390/dairy5040049Dystocia in Dairy Cows and Heifers: A Review with a Focus on Future PerspectivesAngeliki Tsaousioti0Athina Basioura1Anastasia Praxitelous2Georgios Tsousis3Clinic of Farm Animals, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54627 Thessaloniki, GreeceDepartment of Agriculture, University of Western Macedonia, 53100 Florina, GreeceClinic of Farm Animals, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54627 Thessaloniki, GreeceClinic of Farm Animals, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54627 Thessaloniki, GreeceDairy cow management has evolved tremendously in recent decades, particularly regarding reproductive techniques. The widespread adoption of synchronization protocols, sexed semen, beef semen in dairy cows, reproductive biotechnologies such as in vivo-derived (IVD) or in vitro-produced embryos (IVP), and precision livestock farming is transforming the daily practices of dairy farmers and veterinarians. These implementations are typically adapted in different ways when applied to the breeding of heifers or cows. Considering these developments, dystocia—a significant welfare and productivity concern—may warrant reevaluation. The aforementioned changes are likely to have a substantial impact on its prevalence, severity, and outcome. This review aims to address the main aspects of dystocia in dairy cows and heifers, with a particular focus on the potential impact of recent advances in reproductive and calving management.https://www.mdpi.com/2624-862X/5/4/49dystociadairy cowimpactprevalencesexed semenembryo transfer |
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| title | Dystocia in Dairy Cows and Heifers: A Review with a Focus on Future Perspectives |
| title_full | Dystocia in Dairy Cows and Heifers: A Review with a Focus on Future Perspectives |
| title_fullStr | Dystocia in Dairy Cows and Heifers: A Review with a Focus on Future Perspectives |
| title_full_unstemmed | Dystocia in Dairy Cows and Heifers: A Review with a Focus on Future Perspectives |
| title_short | Dystocia in Dairy Cows and Heifers: A Review with a Focus on Future Perspectives |
| title_sort | dystocia in dairy cows and heifers a review with a focus on future perspectives |
| topic | dystocia dairy cow impact prevalence sexed semen embryo transfer |
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