Reproductive Tract Infections in Dairy Cows: Can Probiotics Curb Down the Incidence Rate?

Postpartum uterine diseases are common in dairy cows and a great concern for the industry as they associated with various consequences, including lower fertility, milk yield, an overall negative impact on host health. An infected uterus is source of bacterial compounds cytokines that spill into systemic circulation, spreading inflammation to other organs. In this review article, we discuss short overview anatomy reproductive tract several infectious metritis, endometritis, pyometra. Additionally, microbiome health during diseases. As well, diagnostic criteria metritis endometritis contributing factors increased susceptibility infection important topics review. To better understand how respond pathogens, section dedicated immunity tract. Both innate adaptive systems also discussed. We conclude factual discussion about current treatments new developments area application probiotics Mechanisms actions discussed detail some applications prevent infections