Prevalence of abortion and stillbirth in dairy cows in Ethiopia a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Clinical Context

Peer-reviewed veterinary literature continues to shape everyday decision-making for production animal practice, especially when new evidence clarifies diagnosis, treatment selection, monitoring, or clinical outcomes.

What the Study Evaluated

A study published in Tropical animal health and production in 2026 evaluated prevalence of abortion and stillbirth in dairy cows in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis..

Key Findings

Pregnancy loss, including abortion and stillbirth, is a major cause of reproductive losses in dairy cattle, adversely affecting productivity and profitability in the dairy industry. This systematic review and quantitative data analysis was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines between April and November 2025.The study aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of abortion and stillbirth in dairy cattle in Ethiopia, based on studies published between 2015 and 2025, by utilizing a random effects model. A comprehensive search was conducted across various databases,...

Why It Matters for Veterinary Professionals

For veterinary professionals, the practical value of this work lies in how the findings may support more structured clinical assessment, clearer monitoring, and more informed decisions for production animal practice.

Practical Interpretation

The results should be interpreted in the context of the study design, population, inclusion criteria, and clinical setting. Application in practice should consider patient-specific risk factors, available diagnostics, local standards of care, and clinician judgment.

Clinical Takeaway

Overall, the study adds useful evidence for clinicians seeking to align daily practice with current veterinary research while maintaining a balanced, case-by-case approach.

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