Study on Prevalence and Risk Factors of Major Reproductive Health Problems in Dairy Cows of Bale and West Arsi Zones, South Eastern Ethiopia

Kemal Kedir Elemo; Kedir Abdurahiman; Furi Bariso Jata; Mohammed Desu Ukula

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Study on Prevalence and Risk Factors of Major Reproductive Health Problems in Dairy Cows of Bale and West Arsi Zones, South Eastern Ethiopia

Kemal Kedir Elemo, Kedir Abdurahiman, Furi Bariso Jata, Mohammed Desu Ukula

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Reproductive health problems are the most common disorders which occur frequently in lactating dairy cows and can dramatically affect reproductive potential of the dairy herd. A cross sectional study was conducted from November 2020 to June 2021 with the objectives of determining prevalence of major reproductive health problems of dairy cows and possible risk factors associated in selected major milk sheds areas of Bale and West Arsi zones. Purposive and simple random sampling was employed to select study sites and study animals/households. Data were collected by semi-structured questionnaire format and from farm records where available. The result of the study showed that out of total 370 dairy cows assessed, 48.11% (178) were found to be affected either with one or more clinical reproductive health problems. The most frequently encountered reproductive health problems were anoestrus (17.42%) followed by repeat breeding (15.73%), retained fetal membrane (15.17%), mixed problems (14.04%), abortion (13.48%), clinical metritis (11.24%), dystocia (8.43%), still birth/weak calf (1.69%), vaginal prolapse (1.69%), and uterine prolapse (1.12%) was the least recorded. A Chi-square analysis revealed that prevalence of reproductive health problems was significantly associated with the hypothesized risk factors investigated such as age groups, breed, parity, origin of the cows, body condition scores, herd size, herd density and farm hygienic status (P<0.001). Moreover, culling due to reproductive disorders and access to veterinary extension services and training were the risk factors with the strong associations with occurrence of reproductive disorders (p<0.008). The current finding revealed reproductive health problems are prevalent in the study areas. There is a need to design and implement appropriate prevention and control measures in the dairy farms of the areas.

Published in	Animal and Veterinary Sciences (Volume 10, Issue 5)
DOI	10.11648/j.avs.20221005.15
Page(s)	155-160
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Reproductive Tract, Disorders, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Dairy Cows, Bale, West Arsi

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Kemal Kedir Elemo, Kedir Abdurahiman, Furi Bariso Jata, Mohammed Desu Ukula. Study on Prevalence and Risk Factors of Major Reproductive Health Problems in Dairy Cows of Bale and West Arsi Zones, South Eastern Ethiopia. Anim Vet Sci. 2022;10(5):155-160. doi: 10.11648/j.avs.20221005.15

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Kemal Kedir Elemo

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Animal and Range Sciences Course Team, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Robe, Ethiopia
Kedir Abdurahiman

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Animal and Range Sciences Course Team, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Robe, Ethiopia
Furi Bariso Jata

Shashemene Woreda Agricultural Office, Shashemene, Ethiopia
Mohammed Desu Ukula

Shashemene City Administration Agricultural Office, Shashemene, Ethiopia

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