Heat Detection http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/heat-detection RSS Feed for Heat Detection en-us Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:40:55 GMT Back to the basics: Factors that influence reproduction http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/heat-detection/Back-to-the-basics-Factors-that-influence-reproduction-204458041.html Here is a simple way to look at four major factors that influence reproductive performance in dairy cows. Heifer fertility factors http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/heat-detection/Heifer-fertility-factors-198754111.html When it comes to heifer fertility, reproductive experts say to focus your efforts on those factors that you can control through your actions and decision-making. Step up heat detection in repeat breeders http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/heat-detection/Step-up-heat-detection-in-repeat-breeders-192842011.html Are repeat breeders a problem area in your reproduction program? Here is some advice to help you improve heat detection and pregnancy rates in these cows. Has estrus detection 'gone to the dogs'? http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/heat-detection/Has-estrus-detection-gone-to-the-dogs-188905931.html German research shows that dogs can detect estrus by smelling the saliva of dairy cows, but they need to work on their accuracy. Financial impact of pregnancy rates http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/heat-detection/Financial-impact-of-pregnancy-rates-174344661.html The goal should be to have an average 21-day pregnancy rate greater than 20 percent. Learn what is the most common profit-stealing culprit behind low pregnancy rates. Give your heat detection skills a tune up http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/heat-detection/Give-your-heat-detection-skills-a-tune-up-173930541.html This fall, be ready to increase the percentage of heats seen in your herd. You could see 20 to 40 percent more heats just by watching animals more regularly. Harness the power of rumination http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/heat-detection/Harness-the-power-of-rumination-170395346.html Rumination monitoring can provide an early window for diagnosis of cows with health problems. Synch programs explained http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/heat-detection/Synch-programs-explained-159963885.html Here is some helpful advice for understanding and using estrus and ovulation synchronization in the lactating dairy herd. Should you "cherry pick" during estrus synch? http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/heat-detection/Should-you-cherry-pick-during-estrus-synch-150400725.html Although new timed-AI protocols are developed and evaluated constantly, the importance of inseminating cows based on signs of estrus continues to be significant. Heat stress and estrus expression http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/heat-detection/Heat-stress-and-estrus-expression-150140205.html Create changes to alleviate some of the effects of heat stress on the reproductive performance of lactating cows.