This archive report was first published on 14 January 2020.
Infertility in dairy cows is a significant concern for farmers, as it can lead to increased costs, low milk production, and slow stock build due to culling of affected animals.
A cow is considered infertile when it is unable to deliver a viable egg, conceive after successful mating, or carry pregnancy to term and deliver a healthy calf.
There are several causes of infertility in cattle, including developmental disorders, nutritional, environmental, management, and infectious diseases.
Good breeding records keeping and properly designed breeding and culling programs can help reduce incidences of infertility in a herd.
Developmental abnormalities, such as cryptorchidism or undescended testicles in bulls, can also cause infertility.
Additionally, conditions like cystic ovaries, which can be caused by hormonal disturbances, can result in infertility in cows.
These conditions can be diagnosed and treated by a veterinarian, and proper management practices can help prevent them.
Published on January 14, 2020
