Conception & Fertitlity
The effects of supplemental fatty acids on uterine health, metabolic responses, reproduction and milking performance
The objectives of the study were to evaluate the effects of timing of supplementation of different calcium salts of fatty acids on metabolic status, uterine health, pregnancy, pregnancy losses after two breedings and milk yield.
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AI teaching tool available
This CD is a good first step in learning the basics of the insemination process and would make a nice addition to your dairy’s reference and training library. It is available in English and Spanish versions and offers an overview of the tools and procedures needed to understand artificial insemination in dairy cows.
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High production, low fertility? Tips to improve conception rates
Over the past 30 years, as production has continued to climb, conception rates have been moving in the opposite direction.
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Cows with twin pregnancies experience increased embryo, pregnancy losses
That’s what a new study at the University of Wisconsin – Madison concluded. The study evaluated the factors influencing pregnancy loss for cows diagnosed with twin or single pregnancies.
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Reproductive decision-making widgets
These new tools can help you make better reproductive management decisions on your dairy.
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Monitor days to conception
Extended days open can have lingering negative effects on cow health and culling status.
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Crossbreeding leads heifers to milking string faster
Research presented at the American Dairy Science Association meeting this past July compared the performance of the following crossbreds against Holstein heifers.
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5-day Cidr Synch: The missing protocol for dairy heifers
Although programs combining prostaglandin (PGF2α) treatments and heat detection are very effective for dairy heifers, many producers have to rely on Timed A.I. protocols to get their heifers bred due to a number of different reasons.
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Is she pregnant or isn’t she?
Here’s an update on the tools to detect bovine pregnancy status.
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Mineral mix: An expensive way to cut expenses in dairy cows
During these difficult economic times, the desperate need to cut expenses has led some dairy producers to adjust budgets in areas that have dramatic impact on profits in the long run.
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Neospora-infected dairy cattle suffering abortion can recover reproductively
Neospora caninum — a parasite known to cause abortions in cattle populations — was the focus of a study published in the October 2009 issue of Theriogenology.
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- World Dairy Expo announces dairy cattle show manager
- Program planned for first U.S. Precision Dairy Conference, Expo
- Alltech Symposium challenges agribusiness to make an impact
- Exports: Corn plunges 52 percent
- Here is the next farm program and here’s how you work it
- Immigration bill gets Senate boost; House effort teetering
