In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Stephen LeBlanc from the University of Guelph explores the latest on metritis, discussing advancements in diagnosing and treating uterine infections.  Dr. LeBlanc also explores the role of timed AI programs and multiple prostaglandin treatments in managing uterine health and their impact on the reproductive tract.  Listen now on all major platforms!

"Any cow that goes through metritis or other fresh cow health problems is paying a price, with pregnancy rates dropping by 10 to 15 percentage points."

Meet the guest: Dr. Stephen LeBlanc is a Professor at the University of Guelph and Director of the Centre for Dairy Research & Innovation. His research primarily focuses on dairy cattle health, particularly in reproductive performance and metabolic diseases. Dr. LeBlanc's work integrates animal science, applied physiology, and veterinary medicine to improve dairy cattle management and productivity. 

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:30) Introduction
• (01:51) Diagnosing uterine infections
• (03:44) Fever vs. diagnosis
• (06:03) Treatment strategies
• (08:54) Impact of timed AI protocols
• (09:57) Prostaglandins and reproductive health
• (11:41) Closing thoughts

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