Effect of Postpartum Drenching of Fluid-Electrolyte and Energy Supplement on Fertility Parameters in Holstein Dairy Cows

Authors : Cangir Uyarlar, Oktay Yılmaz

Pages : 68-75

Doi:10.30607/kvj.1417561

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Publication Date : 2024-03-31

Article Type : Research

Abstract :In this study, the effect of orally given fluid-electrolyte and energy supplementation immediately after the delivery on some metabolic and fertility parameters was investigated. Holstein dairy cows which were housed in a private dairy company under identical management and feeding programs were divided into two groups as experiment (n=70) and control (n=75). Cows in the experiment group were treated by orally given 5 kg fluid-electrolyte and energy supplementation dissolved in 20 litres lukewarm water for three consecutive days, whereas the control group received only the 20 litres of lukewarm water. The ear tag numbers of all cows used in the study were recorded and monitored until next delivery. Blood samples were collected from the coccygeal vein of the cows on the postpartum 4th day. It was determined that the concentrations of βHBA in the experiment group were lower than in the control group (p 0.05). It was seen that the synchronization rate was lower in the experiment group than that detected in the control group (p 0.05). Nevertheless, the service number per pregnancy displayed a higher incidence in the control group as compared to the experiment group (p<0.001). Similarly, calving to pregnancy interval and the calving interval was higher in the control group (p<0.05). Total lactation milk yield in the experiment group was higher as compared to the control group (p<0.05). In conclusion, it was observed that orally given fluid-electrolyte and energy supplementation immediately after delivery improved the fertility parameters in Holstein dairy cows.
Keywords : Sıvı-Elektrolit, βHBA, Süt ineği, Fertilite