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Item Comparison of responses to Ovsynch between Holstein-Friesian and Swedish Red cows(Elsevier, 2010) Çelik, Yakup; Okut, Hayrettin; Wiltbank, Milo Charles; Keskin, Abdülkadir; Yılmazbaş, Gülnaz Mecitoğlu; Gümen, Ahmet; Karakaya, Ebru Bilen; Uludağ Üniversitesi/Veterinerlik Fakültesi/Klinik Bilimler Bölümü.; 0000-0003-2817-3221; AAH-1406-2021; AAG-4440-2019; AAH-3831-2021; 24473229800; 36457964000; 6602393069; 36457784500The Ovsynch protocol was designed to synchronize ovulation, thereby allowing timed artificial insemination (TAI) of all cows without detection of estrus. However, the effectiveness of Ovsynch in different breeds of dairy cows has not been previously compared. The aim of this study was to compare the response to Ovsynch in cycling lactating Holstein-Friesian (HF) and Swedish Red (SR) dairy cows. A total of 495 cyclic cows (n=347 HF, n=148 SR) were housed together and treated with Ovsynch (GnRH - 7 d - PGF2α - 56h - GnRH - 16 to 18h - TAI). Ovulatory responses, synchronization rate, maximal follicle size at the time of AI, and percentage of pregnant cows per AI (P/AI at 31 and 62 d after AI) were compared between breeds. Ultrasonography was performed during Ovsynch at first GnRH, PGF2α, at time of AI, and 7 d after AI. Ovulatory response and synchronization rate were similar in HF versus SR cows (60.2 vs. 62.2%; 88.4 vs. 88.5%, respectively). Cows that ovulated to the first GnRH of Ovsynch had smaller follicle size at AI (15.9±0.1 vs. 16.4±0.2mm). Maximal follicle size at AI was greater for HF (16.4±2.2mm) than SR (15.5±2.3mm) cows. The P/AI was greater for SR than HF cows at the 62-d pregnancy diagnosis (56.1 vs. 46.1%). In addition, pregnancy loss between 31 and 62 d of pregnancy was greater in HF (10.1%) than SR (3.5%) cows. Fertility was less in HF cows during the hot season (57.7 in cold vs. 38.1% in the hot season), whereas such a decrease was not observed in SR (60.0 in cold vs. 53.5% in the hot season) cows. Thus, although the GnRH treatments of Ovsynch were equally effective in SR and HF cows, pregnancy outcomes (P/AI at d 62 and pregnancy survival) were greater in SR than HF cows, and P/AI in SR cows was not compromised during the hot season as was found for HF cows.Item Comparison of responses to Ovsynch between Holstein-Friesian and Swedish Red cows(Elsevier Science, 2011-04) Çelik, Yakup; Okut, Hayrettin; Wiltbank, Milo Charles; Keskin, Abdülkadir; Mecitoğlu, Gülnaz Yılmazbaş; Gümen, Ahmet; Karakaya, Ebru; Uludağ Üniversitesi/Veterinerlik Fakültesi/Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum Anabilim Dalı.; 0000-0003-2817-3221; AAH-1406-2021; AAG-4440-2019; AAH-3831-2021; 24473229800; 36457964000; 6602393069; 36457784500The Ovsynch protocol was designed to synchronize ovulation, thereby allowing timed artificial insemination (TAI) of all cows without detection of estrus. However, the effectiveness of Ovsynch in different breeds of dairy cows has not been previously compared. The aim of this study was to compare the response to Ovsynch in cycling lactating Holstein-Friesian (HF) and Swedish Red (SR) dairy cows. A total of 495 cyclic cows (n = 347 HF, n = 148 SR) were housed together and treated with Ovsynch (GnRH - 7 d - PGF(2 alpha) - 56 h - GnRH - 16 to 18 h - TAI). Ovulatory responses, synchronization rate, maximal follicle size at the time of AI, and percentage of pregnant cows per AI (P/AI at 31 and 62 d after AI) were compared between breeds. Ultrasonography was performed during Ovsynch at first GnRH, PGF(2 alpha), at time of AI, and 7 d after AI. Ovulatory response and synchronization rate were similar in HF versus SR cows (60.2 vs. 62.2%; 88.4 vs. 88.5%, respectively). Cows that ovulated to the first GnRH of Ovsynch had smaller follicle size at AT (15.9 +/- 0.1 vs. 16.4 +/- 0.2 mm). Maximal follicle size at AT was greater for HF (16.4 +/- 2.2 mm) than SR (15.5 +/- 2.3 mm) cows. The P/AI was greater for SR than HF cows at the 62-d pregnancy diagnosis (56.1 vs. 46.1%). In addition, pregnancy loss between 31 and 62 d of pregnancy was greater in HF (10.1%) than SR (3.5%) cows. Fertility was less in HF cows during the hot season (57.7 in cold vs. 38.1% in the hot season), whereas such a decrease was not observed in SR (60.0 in cold vs. 53.5% in the hot season) cows. Thus, although the GnRH treatments of Ovsynch were equally effective in SR and HF cows, pregnancy outcomes (P/AI at d 62 and pregnancy survival) were greater in SR than HF cows, and P/AI in SR cows was not compromised during the hot season as was found for HF cows.Item Dry period management and optimization of post-partum reproductive management in dairy cattle(Wiley, 2011-09) Wiltbank, Milo Charles; Gümen, Ahmet; Keskin, Abdülkadir; Yılmazbaş, Gülnaz Mecitoğlu; Karakaya, Ebru Bilen; Uludağ Üniversitesi/Veterinerlik Fakültesi/Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum Anabilim Dalı.; 0000-0003-2817-3221; AAH-1406-2021; AAG-4440-2019; AAH-3831-2021; 6602393069; 24473229800; 36457964000; 36457784500Dry period and early post-partum management are decisive factors for fertility in lactating dairy cows. Previous studies have shown that decreased dry matter intake (DMI) and increased non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) negatively affect fertility and subsequent milk production. The traditional dry period decreases DMI prior to parturition, resulting in a decrease in energy intake. A negative energy balance increases NEFA concentration, and increased NEFA may impair the immune system, especially by decreasing neutrophil function prior to parturition. Earlier studies have shown that postpartum health disorders, including retained placenta and metritis, were correlated with periparturient neutrophil function. In addition, decreased DMI is also linked to a reduced body condition score (BCS) in dairy cows. These events in the periparturient period negatively affect fertility. Some manipulation, such as shortening the dry period, may be a solution to increased DMI in the periparturient period, preventing postpartum disorders and subsequent fertility issues. This article aims to explain the effects of shortening the dry period on reproduction and early post-partum treatments to improve fertility. In addition, timed artificial insemination protocols will be discussed for use during the post-partum period to improve fertility in dairy cows.Item Effect of feed restriction on reproductive and metabolic hormones in dairy cows(Elsevier, 2014-02) Ferraretto, Luiz F.; Hackbart, Katherine S.; Nascimento, Aníbal Ballarotti; Dalla Costa, F.; Bender, Robb W.; Guenther, Jerry N.; Shaver, Randy Duncan; Wiltbank, Milo Charles; Gençoğlu, Hıdır; Uludağ Üniversitesi/Veterinerlik Fakültesi/Zootekni ve Hayvan Besleme Bölümü.; 15753357900The objective of this trial was to evaluate the effects of feed restriction (FR) on serum glucose, nonesterified fatty acids, progesterone (P4), insulin, and milk production in dairy cows. Eight multiparous Holstein cows, 114 +/- 14 d pregnant and 685 +/- 39 kg of body weight, were randomly assigned to a replicated 4 x 4 Latin square design with 14-d periods. During the first 8 d of each period, cows in all treatments were fed for ad libitum feed intake. Beginning on d 9 of each period, cows received 1 of 4 treatments: ad libitum (AL), 25% feed restriction (25FR), 50% feed restriction (50FR), and 50% of TMR replaced with wheat straw (50ST). Daily feed allowance was divided into 3 equal portions allocated every 8 h with jugular blood samples collected immediately before each feeding through d 14. In addition, on d 12 of each period, blood samples were collected before and at 60, 120, 180, 240, 300, 360, 420, and 480 mm after morning feeding. The conventional total mixed ration and total mixed ration with straw averaged 15.1 and 10.8%, 32.1 and 50.5%, and 26.8 and 17.0% for concentrations of crude protein, neutral detergent fiber, and starch, respectively. Cows that were feed and energy restricted had reduced dry matter intake, net energy for lactation intake, circulating glucose concentrations, and milk production, but greater body weight and body condition score losses than AL cows. Circulating concentrations of insulin were lower for cows fed 50FR (8.27 p,mu IU/mL) and 50ST (6.24 mu IU/mL) compared with cows fed AL (16.65 mu IU/mL) and 25FR (11.16 p,mu IU/mL). Furthermore, the greatest plasma nonesterified fatty acids concentration was observed for 50ST (647.7 mu Eq/L), followed by 50FR (357.5 mu Eq/L), 25FR (225.3 mu Eq/L), and AL (156.3 mu Eq/L). In addition, serum P4 concentration was lower for cows fed AL than cows fed 50ST and 25FR. Thus, FR reduced circulating glucose and insulin but increased P4 concentration, changes that may be positive in reproductive management programs.Item Effect of presynchronization strategy before ovsynch on fertility at first service in lactating dairy cows(Elsevier Science, 2012-11) Alkan, Ali; Okut, Hayrettin; Wiltbank, Milo Charles; Gümen, Ahmet; Keskin, Abdülkadir; Yılmazbaş, Gülnaz Mecitoğlu; Karakaya, Ebru; Uludağ Üniversitesi/Veteriner Fakültesi/Jinekoloji ve Doğum Anabilim Dalı.; 0000-0003-2817-3221; AAH-1406-2021; AAG-4440-2019; AAH-3831-2021; 6602393069; 24473229800; 36457964000; 36457784500The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of presynchronization with or without the detection of estrus on first service pregnancy per artificial insemination (P/AI) and on Ovsynch outcome in lactating dairy cows. A total of 511 cows were divided randomly but unevenly into 3 treatment groups at 44 to 50 days in milk (DIM). Ovsynch was started at the same time (69 to 75 DIM) in all three groups. Cows in the Ovsynch group (CON, N = 126) received no presynchronization before Ovsynch, and all cows were bred by timed AT (TAI). Cows in the presynchronization with estrus detection (PED) and the presynchronization with only TAI (PTAI) groups received two doses of prostaglandin F-2 alpha (PGF) 14 days apart, starting at 44 to 50 DIM. Ovsynch was initiated 11 days after the second PGF treatment. Cows in the PED group (N = 267) received AI if estrus was detected after either PGF injection. Cows that were not determined to be in estrus after PGF injection received Ovsynch and TAI. Cows in the PTAI group (N = 118) were not inseminated to estrus, with all cows receiving TAI after Ovsynch. The ovulatory response to the first GnRH injection administered as part of Ovsynch differed (P = 0.002) among treatment groups (83.1% in PTAI, 72.6% in PED, and 62.7% in CON). However, the ovulatory response to the second injection of GnRH during Ovsynch did not differ among treatment groups. Of the 267 PED cows, a total of 132 (49.4%) exhibited estrus and were inseminated. The P/AI at the 31-day pregnancy diagnosis was similar between the cows in the PED group with AI after estrus detection (37.9%; 50/132) and those bred with TAI (34.1%; 46/135). The P/AI in the CON group (46.8%; 59/126) was greater (P < 0.05) than that in the PED group (36.0%; 96/267). In addition, the P/AI in the CON group was greater (P = 0.04) than that in the PED cows receiving TAI (34.1%; 46/135) but less than that in the PED cows bred to estrus (37.9%; 50/132) (P = 0.16). At the 31-day pregnancy diagnosis, the cows in the PTAI group had greater P/AI (55.9%; 66/118) than both those in the PED group (P < 0.01; either estrus or TAI) and those in the CON group (P = 0.08). Thus, presynchronization with PGF (PTAI) increased the ovulatory response to Ovsynch and improved P/AI in dairy cows. Interestingly, the breeding of cows to estrus during presynchronization reduced fertility to the TAI and overall fertility, including cows bred to estrus and TAI. These results indicate that maximal fertility is obtained when all cows receive TAI after the presynchronization protocol.Item Lack of complete regression of the Day 5 corpus luteum after one or two doses of PGF2α in nonlactating Holstein cows(Elsevier Science, 2014-02-01) Nascimento, Aníbal Ballarotti; Souza, Alexandre H.; Filho, Roberto Sartori; Wiltbank, Milo Charles; Keskin, Abdülkadir; Uludağ Üniversitesi/Veterinerlik Fakültesi/Klinik Bilimler Bölümü.; AAH-3831-2021; 24473229800The early corpus luteum (CL) (before Day 6) does not regress after a single PGF(2 alpha) treatment. We hypothesized that increasing PGF(2 alpha) dose or number of treatments would allow regression of the early CL (Day 5). Nonlactating Holstein cows (N = 22) were synchronized using the Ovsynch protocol. On Day 5 (Day 0 = second GnRH treatment), cows were assigned to: (1) control (N = 5): no further treatment; (2) 1PGF (N = 6): one dose of 25 mg PGF(2 alpha); (3) 2PGF (N = 5): two doses of 25 mg PGF(2 alpha) (50 mg) given 8 hours apart (second PGF(2 alpha) on Day 5 at the same time as the other PGF(2 alpha) treatments); (4) DPGF (N = 6): double dose of 25 mg PGF(2 alpha) (50 mg) given on Day 5. Blood samples were collected to monitor progesterone (P4) profiles in two periods. In the first period (0 to 24 hours), there were effects of treatment (P = 0.01), time (P < 0.01), and an interaction of treatment and time (P = 0.02). Group 1PGF versus control was different only at 12 hours (P = 0.02). Cows treated with DPGF were different than control at 4 hours (P = 0.04), 12 hours (P < 0.01), and 24 hours (P < 0.01). Only cows treated with 2PGF had lower P4 than control during the entire period and low P4(0.37 +/- 0.17 ng/mL) at 24 hours, usually indicative of luteolysis. In the second period (Day 5 to 15 of the cycle), there were effects of treatment (P < 0.01), time (P < 0.01), and interaction of treatment and time (P = 0.002). Group 1PGF was not different than control from Day 5 to 13 and P4 was greater than control on Day 14 (P = 0.01) and 15 (P < 0.01). Circulating P4 in DPGF cows was lower than control from Day 7 (P = 0.05) through 12 (P < 0.01). Likewise, there were differences between control and 2PGF from Day 7 to 13, but not on Day 14 and 15. On Day 15, all PGF(2 alpha)-treated groups had circulating P4 consistent with an active CL. Ultrasound evaluation confirmed that no CL from any group completely regressed during the experiment and no new ovulations occurred to account for functional CL later in cycle. In summary, a double dose of PGF(2 alpha) (twice on Day 5 or 8 hours apart) can dramatically decrease P4, consistent with classical definitions of luteolysis; however, these CL recover and become fully functional. Thus, the Day 5 CL of mature Holstein cows do not regress even to two doses of PGF(2 alpha).Item Managing the dominant follicle in high-producing dairy cows(Nottingham University, 2010) Wiltbank, Milo Charles; Filho, Roberto Sartori; Vasconcelos, José Luiz Moraes; Nascimento, Aníbal Ballarotti; Souza, Alexandre H.; Cunha, A. P.; Sangsritavong, Siwat; Guenther, Jerry N.; Lopez, Hernando; Pursley, James Richard; Gümen, Ahmet; Uludağ Üniversitesi/Veterinerlik Fakültesi/Klinik Bilimler Bölümü.; AAH-1406-2021; 6602393069Reduced reproductive efficiency has been reported in high-producing dairy cows. Sources of reproductive inefficiency include decreased expression of estrus, increased diameter of the ovulatory follicle and reduced fertility when cows are inseminated after estrus, increased incidence of double ovulation and twinning, and increased pregnancy loss. To overcome some of these inefficiencies, reproductive management programs have been developed that synchronize ovulation and enable effective timed artificial insemination (AI) of lactating dairy cows. Effective regulation of the corpus luteum (CL), follicles, and hormonal environment are critical for optimizing these programs. Recent programs, such as the 5-day CIDR program, Double-Ovsynch, G-6-G, and estradiol benzoate-CIDR programs were designed to more effectively control one or more physiological events. These events include synchronization of a new follicular wave at the beginning of the program, optimization of the circulating progesterone (P4) concentrations and duration of follicular dominance, optimized reductions in P4 and increases in circulating estradiol (E2) concentrations during the preovulatory period, and tightly synchronized ovulation of a follicle of optimal size and fertility for implementation of timed AI. The success of these programs has been remarkable, although there is substantial variability in effectiveness due to environmental, management, nutritional, genetic, and disease factors as well as potential variability in some aspects of reproductive physiology among commercial dairy farms. Future programs will optimize the reproductive physiology while simplifying the protocol implementation and also match specific reproductive management protocols to specific farms and even specific cows (for example primiparous vs. multiparous).Item Managing the dominant follicle in lactating dairy cows(Elsevier Science, 2011-12) Wiltbank, Milo Charles; Filho, Roberto Sartori; Herlihy, Mary M.; Vasconcelos, José Luiz Moraes; Nascimento, Aníbal Ballarotti; Souza, Alexandre H.; Ayres, Henderson; Cunha, A. P.; Guenther, Jerry N.; Keskin, Abdülkadir; Gümen, Ahmet; Uludağ Üniversitesi/Tıp Fakültesi/Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum Anabilim Dalı.; AAH-1406-2021; AAH-3831-2021; 24473229800; 6602393069Reproductive efficiency is not optimal in high-producing dairy cows. Although many aspects of ovarian follicular growth in cows are similar to those observed in heifers, there are numerous specific differences in follicular development that may be linked with changes in reproductive physiology in high-producing lactating dairy cows. These include: I) reduced circulating estradiol (E2) concentrations near estrus, 2) ovulation of follicles that are larger than the optimal size, 3) increased double ovulation and twinning, and 4) increased incidence of anovulation with a distinctive pattern of follicle growth in anovular dairy cows. The first three changes become more dramatic as milk production increases, although anovulation has not generally been associated with level of milk production. To overcome reproductive inefficiencies in dairy cows, reproductive management programs have been developed to synchronize ovulation and enable the use of timed AI in lactating dairy cows. Effective regulation of the CL, follicles, and hormonal environment during each part of the protocol is critical for optimizing these programs. This review discusses the distinct aspects of follicular development in lactating dairy cows and the methodologies that have been utilized in the past two decades in order to manage the dominant follicle during synchronization of ovulation and timed AI programs.Item Ultrasonographic evaluation of endometrial thickness near timed AI as a predictor of fertility in high-producing dairy cows(Elsevier, 2011-03-01) Souza, Alexandre H; Silva, Eduardo P.B.; Cunha, Arcelina Pacheco; Ayres, Henderson; Brusveen, D. J.; Guenther, Jerry N.; Wiltbank, Milo Charles; Gümen, Ahmet; Uludağ Üniversitesi/Veterinerlik Fakültesi/Veteriner Doğum ve Jinekoloji Anabilim Dalı.; AAH-1406-2021; 6602393069The objectives were to evaluate changes in endometrial thickness (ET) near the time of a synchronized ovulation and to assess the relationship of ET and fertility in lactating Holstein cows, with or without estrogen supplementation near timed ovulation. In Experiment 1, eight cows were examined with transrectal ultrasonography, once daily for 5 d, starting concurrent with PGF(2 alpha) (PGF) treatment during an Ovsynch protocol (GnRH - 7d - PGF - 72h - GnRH). The ET increased rapidly after PGF (from similar to 7 to similar to 9.5 mm), remained > 9 mm for the next 2 d, then decreased to similar to 8 and 7.4 mm, 1 and 2 d, respectively, after the second GnRH. In Experiment 2,642 cows (total of 758 breedings) were subjected to an Ovsynch protocol (GnRH - 7d - PGF - 56h - GnRH - 16h - timed AI); cows received either no further treatment (Ovsynch) or 1 mg of estradiol-17 beta im 8 h before the second GnRH (Ovsynch + E2). For both uterine horns, ET was measured (similar to 2 cm from the internal uterine body bifurcation) before E2 treatment (48 h after PGF). In cows with ET <= 8 mm vs > 8 mm, rates of ovulation were 86.0% (n = 136) vs 98.1% (n = 472; P < 0.01), respectively, and percentage pregnant per AT (P/AI) were 26.7% (n = 146) vs 42.7% (n = 524; P < 0.01). Treatment with E2 increased P/AI in cows with lower ET (Ovsynch + E2 = 37.0% vs Ovsynch = 23.3%; P = 0.07), but did not significantly improve P/AI in cows with ET > 8 mm (Ovsynch + E2 = 43.4% vs Ovsynch = 42.1%). In conclusion, a single ultrasonographic evaluation of ET in Holstein cows 48 h after PGF treatment in an Ovsynch program was a good predictor of ovulation failure and pregnancy success. Perhaps poor fertility in cows with reduced ET was low peripheral E2 concentrations near AI, poor P4 priming, or luteolysis failure during timed AI procedures.