ReviewAnimal reproduction2020
Understanding the trade-off between the environment and fertility in cows and ewes.
Review in Animal reproduction, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 12 citations in OpenAlex.
- Delayed ovulation in cattle: Physiological mechanisms, diagnostic approaches, and reproductive management strategies.Veterinary world · 2026Article
- Multi-trait GWAS of reaction norm parameters reveals environment-responsive loci influencing reproductive performance in heifers.Journal of animal science and biotechnology · 2026Article
- Genetic Parameters, Linear Associations, and Genome-Wide Association Study for Endotoxin-Induced Cortisol Response inAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- The fertility of dairy heifers and cows is not influenced by the follicular wave of the ovulatory follicle.The Journal of reproduction and development · 2024Article
- Locomotion Score and Postpartum Conception in Jersey Cows Raised under Hot-Humid Tropical Conditions: A Prospective Study.Veterinary sciences · 2024Article
- Animal Welfare Assessment Protocols for Bulls in Artificial Insemination Centers: Requirements, Principles, and Criteria.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2023Review
- Comparative Transcriptomics Reveals the Key lncRNA and mRNA of Sunite Sheep Adrenal Gland Affecting Seasonal Reproduction.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2022Article
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Abstract
The environment contributes to production diseases that in turn badly affect cow performance, fertility and culling. Oestrus intensity is lower in lame cows, and in all cows 26% potential oestrus events are not expressed (to avoid getting pregnant). To understand these trade-offs, we need to know how animals react to their environment and how the environment influences hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA) interactions with the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis (HPO). Neurotransmitters control secretion of GnRH into hypophyseal portal blood. GnRH/LH pulse amplitude and frequency drive oestradiol production, culminating in oestrus behaviour and a precisely-timed GnRH/LH surge, all of which are disrupted by poor environments. Responses to peripheral neuronal agents give clues about mechanisms, but do these drugs alter perception of stimuli, or suppress consequent responses?
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