Study on Major Reproductive Health Problems of Dairy Cattle at Mekele
Keywords:
Artificial Insemination, Breed, Dairy Cows, Reproductive DisordersAbstract
Study was conducted from December 2010 to April 2011 at Mekelle Veterinary Clinic with objective to assess the incidence of various reproductive disorders, identify the major reproductive disorders of dairy cows in study area and to suggest suitable remedial measures to the farmers. This study was under taken by applying questionnaire survey; data was collected from case book of clinics and examination of reproductive tract. Out of 239 cows that have reproductive disorders, 29.7%, 18.8%, 17.2%, 12,1%, 8.8%, 5.4%, 4.6% and 3.3% were found to have repeat breeder, Retained Fetal Membrane, abortion, anestrus, dystocia, uterine prolapsed, Metritisand vagina prolapsed, respectively. According to this study the effect of age (P=0.423) and parity (P=0.742) On Reproductive disorders were not statistically significant. On the other hand breed and service (P<0.05) have Significant Effect on the Reproductive disorders of the dairy cows. Possible risk factors responsible for the occurrence of reproductive health problems were identified and included as age, parity, breed and type of service. Improvements in management systems (such as housing, feeding and health care), heat detection and proper selection of bull for breeding could help in minimizing reproductive health problems and improve the reproductive efficiency of small holder dairy cows. First of all, Iwould like to Praise the Almighty God for his help to live in my life. Much of the acknowledgment goes to my Advisors Dr. Berhane, M, Dr. Aboma R, Dr. BiranuBula and Dr. Guesh N. for their intellectual guidance, provision of material, comments, constructive suggestion devotion of their time in correcting this thesis and unreserved experience sharing. I would also like to express my heartfelt and unforgettable great thanks to my beloved family for their day to support and encouragement. Last, but not least, my best gratitude also goes to Dr. Yohannes H and Dr. Selamawit, Takelegn T. and my friends (Tamirat Y, Fisseha K, Tamirat Z, Mateyos, Hirphasa, Qabata and others) who supported me by sharing ideas and materials.
How to cite this article: Regassa M. Study on Major Reproductive Health Problems of Dairy Cattle at Mekele. J Adv Res Agri Sci Tech 2019; 2(2): 36-42.
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