Abstract |
This study examined the effect of a single administration of cephapirin iu or cloprostenol im on the reproductive performance of dairy cows with subclinical endometritis. Cows (n = 228) at 20-33 days in milk (DIM) from two commercial dairy farms, determined to be normal for clinical endometritis (based on absence of abnormal uterine discharge on vaginoscopic examination) were enrolled. At enrollment, a thorough reproductive examination was performed, including rectal palpation, ultrasonography (US) and endometrial cytology (EC). The case definition for subclinical endometritis was the presence of >18% neutrophils on EC examination or fluid in uterus (FIU) on US examination. All cows were randomly assigned to receive one of three treatments: 500 mg benzathine cephapirin iu, 500 microg cloprostenol im, or control (no treatment). Reproductive performance was monitored for a minimum of 8 months after treatment. Cows with subclinical endometritis treated with cephapirin or cloprostenol had a significantly increased relative pregnancy rate compared to control [hazard ratios 1.89 (P = 0.01) and 1.70 (P = 0.05), respectively]. In conclusion, a single treatment with cephapirin or cloprostenol at 20-33 DIM significantly improved the reproductive performance of cows with subclinical endometritis.
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Authors | R Kasimanickam, T F Duffield, R A Foster, C J Gartley, K E Leslie, J S Walton, W H Johnson |
Journal | Theriogenology
(Theriogenology)
Vol. 63
Issue 3
Pg. 818-30
(Feb 2005)
ISSN: 0093-691X [Print] United States |
PMID | 15629800
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Cloprostenol
- Cephapirin
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Topics |
- Animals
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
(administration & dosage)
- Cattle
- Cattle Diseases
(drug therapy, physiopathology)
- Cephapirin
(administration & dosage)
- Cloprostenol
(administration & dosage)
- Endometritis
(drug therapy, physiopathology, veterinary)
- Female
- Pregnancy
- Reproduction
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