Dry period and early post-partum management are decisive factors for fertility in lactating dairy @entity291 . Previous studies have shown that decreased dry matter intake ( @entity9956 ) and increased non-esterified @entity1718 ( @entity3691 ) negatively affect fertility and subsequent milk production. The traditional dry period decreases @entity9956 prior to parturition, resulting in a decrease in energy intake. A negative energy balance increases @entity3691 concentration, and increased @entity3691 may impair the immune system, especially by decreasing neutrophil function prior to parturition. Earlier studies have shown that post-partum health disorders, including retained placenta and metritis, were correlated with periparturient neutrophil function. In addition, decreased @entity9956 is also linked to a reduced body condition score (BCS) in dairy @entity291 . These events in the periparturient period negatively affect fertility. Some manipulation, such as shortening the dry period, may be a solution to increased @entity9956 in the periparturient period, preventing @entity74 and subsequent fertility issues. This article aims to explain the effects of shortening the dry period on reproduction and early post-partum treatments to improve fertility. In addition, timed artificial insemination protocols will be discussed for use during the post-partum period to improve fertility in dairy @entity291 .

Dry period management and optimization of post-partum reproductive management in dairy XXXX .

@entity9956 :: ('CHEBI:47781', 'Chemical') :: ['DMI'] @entity74 :: ('MESH:D030342', 'Disease') :: ['post-partum disorders'] @entity3691 :: ('MESH:D005230', 'Chemical') :: ['NEFA'] @entity1718 :: ('MESH:D005227', 'Chemical') :: ['fatty acids'] @entity291 :: ('9913', 'Species') :: ['cows']
@entity291 :: (9913,Species) :: ['cattle']
