Reproductive Management
When reproductive programs are done right
Whether it involves management practices, genetics or environmental conditions, getting cows bred can be a challenge.
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Putting a price to reproductive losses
It’s hard to put a price on the losses of an inefficient reproductive program.
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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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Methods for managing replacement heifer reproduction
A dairy producer’s reproductive program is one of the most important factors in a successful dairy operation.
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Reproductive risk factors for culling identified
University of Florida researcher details the survival and reproductive risk factors for culling in Holstein herds with at least 200 cows.
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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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Timed AI breeding programs pay
The cost of feeding natural service sires is a big economic factor to consider.
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Dry period length, fresh cow health and postpartum fertility in dairy cows
Skimming computer records in a dairy can give us a rough idea on the reproduction outcome just by looking at some average numbers.
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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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DCRC rewards reproductive success
2010 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council reproduction award winners honored at annual meeting.
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