Reproduction
Five steps to better heifer reproduction
The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) will host its first educational webinar on May 9.
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Know when to assist with calving
Calving time can be stressful for both the dairy cow and the herdsperson. Here is some advice to help you determine when assistance should be given during calving.
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Nutrition checklist for improving reproduction
There are many aspects to manage to achieve better reproductive efficiency, including your dairy herd's nutrition program.
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Researchers to study causes of stillborn calves
Penn State will be conducting a survey to identify causes of stillborn calves in dairy and beef herds in Pennsylvania.
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Annual repro meeting on tap
The 2012 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council Annual Meeting is coming up. Make plans to attend Nov. 8-9 in Sacramento, Calif. The latest in dairy reproductive technology will be showcased and discussed.
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DCRC heads west for annual meeting
The 2012 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council Annual Meeting will be held in Sacramento, California on Nov. 8–9.
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Identify the risk factors for non-cycling cows
What are some of the risk factors for postpartum cows to be anovular (non-cycling) for a prolonged length of time? Researchers at the University of Guelph set out to find some answers.
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Improve calving pen management
Calving pens are typically thought of as the culmination of a dairy’s reproduction program, but they are actually the start of the process and directly impact the subsequent pregnancy.
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The domino effect of lameness
Research shows how lameness can contribute to reproductive problems that drain profits.
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Enhance reproductive performance
Certain nutritional approaches can help set a foundation for better reproductive health.
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New technologies, outreach boost dairy cattle fertility
Increasing the reproductive efficiency of dairy cattle by getting the highest possible number of cows pregnant in the same period of time has always been a challenge for the industry.
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