Published June 5, 2026 | Version v1

Lactational Disorders in Cattle

Description

Lactational disorders are abnormalities associated with milk synthesis, secretion, milk ejection, or mammary gland health occurring during the postpartum period. These disorders are economically important in dairy cattle because they affect:

  • Milk production
  • Calf growth
  • Passive immunity
  • Fertility and reproductive efficiency

The major lactational disorders in cattle include:

Files

Files (715.2 kB)

Name Size Download all
md5:8d014e7d72629b5a52f8ed20b65b356a
715.2 kB Download