A5004997885- Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
- Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- ECG Monitoring and Analysis
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Food Supply Chain Traceability
- Veterinary Oncology Research
- Phonocardiography and Auscultation Techniques
- Animal health and immunology
University of Wisconsin–Madison
2015-2024
Modern dairy farm management requires meaningful data and careful analysis to maximize profitability, cow health, welfare. Current platforms, such as DairyComp, lack robust integrated tools. Producers consultants need dedicated tools turn collected sets into assets for informed decision-making processes. The DairyCoPilot app allows users rapidly extract health production from then compile analyze the using a menu-driven point-and-click approach. Prospects training in applied skills make tool...
The hypothesis was that GnRH on Day 5 of a synchronized cycle in embryo transfer recipients would increase progesterone (P4) concentrations, size, and fertility. Holstein cross-bred heifers (n = 1562) were using modified 5-day CIDR Co-Synch as follows: –8 inserted; –3 removed; prostaglandin F2α treatment; –2 second F2α; 0 gonadotropin-releasing hormone (G1, 100 μg gonadorelin acetate) to induce ovulation. On 5.5, assigned completely randomised design 1 2 treatments: Control (untreated) or...
Evaluating canine electrocardiograms (ECG) require skilled veterinarians, but current availability of veterinary cardiologists for ECG interpretation and diagnostic support is limited. Developing tools automated assessment sequences can improve care by providing clinicians real-time results decision tools. We implement a deep convolutional neural network (CNN) approach classifying electrocardiogram as either normal or abnormal. records are converted into 8 second Lead II classified (no...
Abstract Background Artificial intelligence (AI) has been used successfully in human dermatology. AI utilises convolutional neural networks (CNN) to accomplish tasks such as image classification, object detection and segmentation, facilitating early diagnosis. Computer vision (CV), a field of AI, shown great results detecting signs skin diseases. Canine paw diseases are common problem general veterinary practice, computer tools could facilitate the monitoring disease processes. Currently, no...
The aim of the present study was to investigate relationships between elevated haptoglobin concentrations in milk and clinical as well laboratory parameters early lactating dairy cows. Furthermore, cut-off values should be identified for differentiation healthy affected animals.1462 cows 5.-65. days were examined on 68 Bavarian farms. Milk blood samples taken once a week 7-week period per farm body-condition-scoring, backfat thickness measurement Metricheck examination, evaluate uterine...
The aim of this observational study was to examine differences in milk fatty acid (FA) concentrations for different metabolic health statuses and associated factors-specifically with which FA an increased risk developing a poor adaptation syndrome (PMAS) associated. During weekly visits over 51 wk, blood samples were collected from cows between 5 50 days milk. farmer corresponding all voluntary milkings. analysis performed on n = 2,432 553 Simmental cows. observations assigned five cow types...
Early pregnancy detection has the potential to improve reproductive efficiency of embryo transfer (ET) programs by identifying nonpregnant animals and allowing their prompt reutilisation. Although methods are available determine after ~28 days, recent studies have highlighted indirect measurements, such as colour Doppler ultrasonography corpus luteum (CL), serve early diagnostic methods. The objective this study was evaluate sensitivity, specificity, positive (PPV) negative predictive value...
Previous research has shown that induction of an accessory corpus luteum (CL) by administration gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) on Day 5 increases circulating progesterone and reduces pregnancy loss between Days 33 60 in heifers receiving invitro-produced (IVP) embryos. Therefore, the objective present study was to determine whether timing CL influenced IVP recipients. Holstein (n=1,658) were synchronized using a modified 5-day CIDR CO-Synch protocol. Briefly, received intravaginal...
Dairy cows are at a greater risk of disease due to increased energy demand during the transition period. Blood biomarkers including beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA) [1] and non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) [2] routinely used identify animals in state negative balance (NEB) [3] . Recent research demonstrates cattle have varied response NEB, that requires multiple blood characterize. This identified five subcategories (cowtypes) metabolic responses dairy cows: Healthy, Athlete, Clever,...