Reviews

2020

  • Gross JJ, Bruckmaier RM. The 17th International Conference on Production Diseases in Farm Animals: Editorial. J Anim Sci. 2020 Aug 18;98(Supplement_1):S1-S3. doi: 10.1093/jas/skaa150.
  • Hernández-Castellano LE, Hernandez LL, Bruckmaier RM. Review: Endocrine pathways to regulate calcium homeostasis around parturition and the prevention of hypocalcemia in periparturient dairy cows. Animal. 2020 Feb;14(2):330-338. doi: 10.1017/S1751731119001605.

2019

  • M. Odorčić, M.D. Rasmussen, C.O. Paulrud, R.M. Bruckmaier. Review: Milking machine settings, teat condition and milking efficiency in dairy cows. Animal 13(S1) s94-s99.
  • J.J. Gross, R.M. Bruckmaier: Review: Metabolic challenges in lactating dairy cows and their assessment via established and novel indicators in milk. Animal 13:S1, s75-s81.
  • H. Sauerwein, R.M. Bruckmaier. International workshop on the biology of lactation in farm animals. Animal 13(S1) s1-s3.
  • J.J. Gross, R.M. Bruckmaier: Invited review: Metabolic challenges and adaptation during different functional stages of the mammary gland in dairy cows: Perspectives for sustainable milk production. J. Dairy Sci. 102:2828-2843.

2017

  • R.M. Bruckmaier, J.J. Gross: Lactational challenges in transition dairy .cows. Anim. Prod. Sci. 57:1471-1481.

  • J.H. van der Kolk, J.J. Gross, V. Gerber, R.M. Bruckmaier. Disturbed bovine mitochondrial lipid metabolism: a review. Vet. Q. 37:262-273.

  • R.M. Bruckmaier, O. Wellnitz. TRIENNIAL LACTATION SYMPOSIUM/BOLFA: Pathogen-specific immune response and changes in the blood-milk barrier of the bovine mammary gland. J. Anim Sci. 95:5720-5728.

2016

  • J. Besier, O. Lind and R.M. Bruckmaier. Dynamics of teat-end vacuum during machine milking: types, causes and impacts on teat condition and udder health – a literature review. J. Appl. Anim. Res. 44:263–272.

  • E.C. Ontsouka, C. Albrecht, R.M. Bruckmaier: Invited review: Growth-promoting effects of colostrum in calves based on interaction with intestinal cell surface receptors and receptor-like transporters. J. Dairy Sci. 99 4111-4123.

  • M. Vestergaard, R.M. Bruckmaier, A. Miyamoto:Preface: 8(th) International Conference on Farm Animal Endocrinology. Domest. Anim. Endocrinol. 56 Suppl: S1.

  • J.H. van der Kolk, N. Fouché, J.J. Gross, V. Gerber, R.M. Bruckmaier: A comparison between the equine and bovine hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenocortical axis. Domest. Anim. Endocrinol. 56 Suppl: S101-111.

2014

  • C.R. Baumrucker, R.M. Bruckmaier. Colostrogenesis: IgG1 Transcytosis Mechanisms. J. Mammary Gland Biol. Neoplasia 19 103-117 

  • A.T.M. van Knegsel, H.M. Hammon, U. Bernabucci, G. Bertoni, R.M. Bruckmaier, R.M.A. Goselink, J.J. Gross, B. Kuhla, C.C. Metges, H.K. Parmentier, E. Trevisi, A. Tröscher, M. vanVuuren. Metabolic adaptation during early lactation: key to cow health, longevity and a sustainable dairy production chain. CAB Reviews 2014 9, No. 002

  • J.R. Lerias, L.E. Hernández-Castellano, A. Suarez-Trujillo, N. Castro, A. Pourlis, A.M. Almeida. The mammary gland in small ruminants: major morphological and functional events underlying milk production - a review. J. Dairy Res. 81, 304-318

2013

  • R.M. Bruckmaier: Oxytocin from the pituitary of from the syringe: importance and consequences for machine milking in dairy cows. National Mastitis Council, Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, USA Proceedings, 4-11.

  • H.A. van Dorland, R.M. Bruckmaier RM: Understanding diversity of hepatic metabolism and related adaptations in the early lactating dairy cow. Schweiz Arch Tierheilkd. 155 443-451.

2012

  • P. Lacasse, V. Lollivier, F. Dessauge, R.M. Bruckmaier, S. Ollier, M. Boutinaud: New developments on the galactopoietic role of prolactin in dairy ruminants.Domest. Anim. Endocrinol. 43 154-160.

  • O. Wellnitz, R.M. Bruckmaier: The innate immune response of the bovine mammary gland to bacterial infection. Vet. J. 192 148-152.

  • K. Stelwagen, R.M. Bruckmaier: Lactation Biology. Animal 6 353-354.

2011

  • Castro, N., J. Capote, R. M. Bruckmaier: Management effects on colostrogenesis in small ruminants: a review Journal of Applied Animal Research 39:85-93

2010

  • Bruckmaier, R. M., H.A. van Dorland: Advantage of complementary liver transcripts to understand metabolic biodiversity in dairy cows EAAP publication No. 127, Parma, Italy, 6-10 September 2010, pp. 469-478, Wageningen Academic Publishers, The Netherlands. 2010

2009

  • R.M. Bruckmaier: Physiologische Ansprüche an die Melkroutine. ART-Schriftenreihe 9, 2. Tänikoner Melktechniktagung. Tiergerechtes Melken – Menschengerechte Arbeit – Wirtschaftliche Milchproduktion, 2009

2008

  • R.M. Bruckmaier, O. Wellnitz: Induction of milk ejection and milk removal in different production systems. J. Anim. Sci. 86 Suppl. 13 15-20 2008

2007

  • R.M. Bruckmaier & O. Wellnitz: Immune reaction oft he bovine mammary gland in response to bacterial toxin stimulation. Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Production Diseases in Farm Animals, Leipzig, ed. M. Fürll, 457-469 2007

  • R.M. Bruckmaier: Quarter milk sampling for somatic cell count measurement in udder health control. International Dairy Federation (IDF) Newsletter, September 2007

2005

  • R.M. Bruckmaier. Normal and disturbed milk ejection in dairy cows. Domest. Anim. Endocrinol. 29 268-273 2005

  • R.M. Bruckmaier. Gene expression of factors related to the immune reaction in response to intramammary Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide challenge. J. Dairy Res. (Special Issue) 72 120-124 2005

  • R.M. Bruckmaier. Fisiología de la lactación y ordeño mècánico en cabras lecheras. Seminario internatiolal, Producciónde leche Caprina: "del establo a la mesa", Chile, 1-44 2005

2004

  • A. Dzidic, J. Macuhova, R.M. Bruckmaier. Effects of cleaning duration and water temperature on milk ejection and milking characteristics in an automatic milking system. Bulletin of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) 388 20-21 2004

  • R.M. Bruckmaier, M. Weinfurtner, D. Weiss. Teat anatomy and teat canal closure: relationship with milk flow. National Mastitis Council, Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC, USA Proceedings, 132-134 2004

  • R.M. Bruckmaier, H.H.D. Meyer. Induction of milk ejection during teat cleaning in robotic milking systems. Automatic Milking - a better understanding, Wageningen Academic Publishers 106-110 2004

2003

  • R.M. Bruckmaier. La regolazione fisiologica dell’estrazione del latte dalla mammella e la sua registratione mediante le curve di flusso registrate con il lactocorder. Large Animals Review 9 21-22 2003

  • K. Svennersten-Sjaunja, R. Bruckmaier, J.; Hamann, M. Woolford. Stimulation of milk ejection - a basic need or just a time consuming routine? Proceedings of the IDF World Dairy Summit & Centenary Conference, 07.-12.09.2003, Brügge, Belgien, 419-430 2003

2002

  • R.M. Bruckmaier. Udder preparation and milk letdown in robotic milking systems. Jornada Tecnica sobre Ordeno Robotizado de Vacuno Lechero, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra (Barcelona), Spanien, 21.-22.02.2002

  • R.M. Bruckmaier. Udder preparation and milk letdown in robotic milking systems. Proceedings of "First North American Conference on Robotic Milking", Toronto, Canada, 20.-22.03.2002, Wageningen Pers, Wageningen, NL, ISBN 90 76998 124, II-26 - II-32 2002

  • R.M. Bruckmaier, J. Macuhova. Einsatz von synthetischem Oxytocin beim Melkung und Auswirkungen. EuroTier 2002, Internationale DLG-Fachausstellung für Tierhaltung und Management, Management Konferenzen, Hannover, 11.11.2002

2001

  • V. Tancin, R.M. Bruckmaier. Factors affecting milk ejection and removal during milking and suckling of dairy cows. Vet. Med. - Czech 46 108-118 2001

  • R.M. Bruckmaier. Milk ejection during machine milking in dairy cows. Livest. Prod. Sci. 70 121-124 2001

  • O. Wellnitz, R.M. Bruckmaier. Central and peripheral inhibition of milk ejection. Livest. Prod. Sci. 70 135-140 2001

  • J. Macuhova, V. Tancin, R.M. Bruckmaier. Inhibition of oxytocin release during repeated milking in unfamiliar surroundings: importance of opioids and adrenal cortex sensitivity. Proceedings of the International Conference "Physiological and Technical Aspects of Machine Milking", Nitra, Slovak Republic, June 26-27, 2001

  • R.M. Bruckmaier, J. Macuhova, H.H.D. Meyer. Specific aspects of milk ejection in automatic milking systems. Proceedings of the International Conference "Physiological and Technical Aspects of Machine Milking", Nitra, Slovak Republic, June 26-27, 2001

  • V. Tancin, D. Schams, S. Mihina, R.M. Bruckmaier. Physiology of milk let-down during machine milking. Proceedings of the International Conference "Physiological and Technical Aspects of Machine Milking", Nitra, Slovak Republic, June 26-27, 2001

  • R.M. Bruckmaier, J. Macuhova, H.H.D. Meyer. Specific aspects of milk ejection in robotic milking: a review. Livest. Prod. Sci. 72 169-176 2001

2000

  • R.M. Bruckmaier. Neue Erkenntnisse zur Milchhergabe und zum Melkverhalten von Milchkühen. 1.bundesweite Tagung für Milcherzeugerberater-Melken. Landwirtschaftszentrum Haus Düsse, Westfalen, 17.01.2000

  • R.M. Bruckmaier, S.L. Wittmann, M. Pfaffl, H.H.D. Meyer. Regulation of mammary inflammation by milk borne factors. COST 825 Workshop, Foulum, Denmark, 07.04.2000

  • R.M. Bruckmaier, J. Macuhova, S. Michelet, M. Hilger, H.H.D. Meyer. Specific aspects of milk ejection in robotic milking routines. 51st Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production, The Hague, NL, 21-24 August 2000

  • R.M. Bruckmaier, H.H.D. Meyer. Physiologische Grundlagen beim automatischen Melken. H. Schön (Hrsg.) Automatische Melksysteme, KTBL-Schrift Nr. 395, ISBN 3-7843-2119-4 2000

1998

  • R.M. Bruckmaier, J.W. Blum. Oxytocin release and milk removal in ruminants. J. Dairy Sci. 81 939-949 1998

1996

  • R.M. Bruckmaier, J.W. Blum. Normal and disturbed milk removal in dairy cows. Proc. of the Symposium on Milk Synthesis, Secretion and Removal in Ruminants. Berne, Switzerland April 26/27 1996

  • R.M. Bruckmaier, J.W. Blum. Normal and disturbed milk removal in dairy cows. Symposium "Getting milk from cows". Dairy Research and Consultancy Ltd., University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom August 14, 1996

1994

  • R.M. Bruckmaier, J.W. Blum. Central and peripheral inhibition of milk ejection. Proc. of the International Symposium "Prospects for Future Dairying: A Challenge for Science and Industry". Tumba and Uppsala, Sweden June 13-16 1994

1992

  • R.M. Bruckmaier, D. Schams, H. Mayer. Stimulation, Ocytocinfreisetzung, Intramammärdruck und Milchabgabe beim Rind in Abhängigkeit vom Laktationsstadium. Beiträge zum Internationalen Kolloquium "Stimulation und Melken" in Grimma bei Leipzig/BRD 5.-7. Mai 1992

  • R.M. Bruckmaier, D. Schams, J.W. Blum. Einflüsse alpha- und beta-adrenerger Rezeptorenstimulation auf die Milchabgabe - Aetiologie von Milchabgabehemmungen bei erstlaktierenden Kühen - Erhöhte Oxytocinkonzentrationen während des gesamten Melkvorgangs. Beiträge zum Internationalen Kolloquium "Stimulation und Melken" in Grimma bei Leipzig/BRD 5.-7. Mai 1992

  • R.M. Bruckmaier, J.W. Blum. Disturbed milk removal in dairy cows. Proc. of the Eighth International Conference on Production Diseases in Farm Animals. Berne, Switzerland Aug. 24-27 1992