Serum beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) levels were determined for 1333 dairy cows in various
stages of lactation and parity on 93 dairy farms in Ontario. The data were collected in a cross-…

Abstract Information is stored in neural circuits through long-lasting changes in synaptic
strengths 1 , 2 . Most studies of information storage have focused on mechanisms such as long-…

This study compares cytobrush and lavage techniques for the assessment of endometrial
cytology (EC) in clinically normal postpartum dairy cows. The EC samples were collected from …

A retrospective study was conducted to determine the relationship between serum non-esterified
fatty acids (NEFA), β-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA), glucose and calcium (Ca) with the …

Empathy requires the ability to map the feelings of others onto our own nervous system. Until
recently, there was no plausible mechanism to explain how such a mapping might occur. …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of the California mastitis test (CMT)
to detect an intramammary infection caused by a major mastitis pathogen in early lactation …

Since dairy cows during the transition period have multiple endocrine and metabolic changes,
it is necessary to determine the reference limits of laboratory analytes in normal transition …

The objective of this study was to investigate parenteral vitamin E for the prevention of
peripartum disease in dairy cows. A randomized clinical trial was conducted in 21 commercial …

The objective of this study was to describe the frequency of occurrence of clinical mastitis in
dairy herds in Ontario. The study group consisted of 65 dairy farms involved in a 2-year …

Dystocia is a stressful and traumatic event for both the cow and calf. As the prevalence of
dystocia has increased over time, attention has been focused on maintaining the health and …