Reproductive Management
Dietary changes can improve reproduction
Research has long proven the relationship between ration and reproduction; new findings report specific feeding practices that can improve embryo survival.
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Webinar to focus on reproduction and heat stress
Reproductive failure is the number one reason dairy cows involuntarily leave the farm. Heat stress exemplifies this costly issue. Learn more during an upcoming eXtension.org webinar.
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Publication explains estrous cycle
The 21-day estrous cycle relies on a handful of key reproductive hormones for successful completion. Use this publication from the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council to help you train employees.
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Genetic parameters: assessing several traits
A study completed by the University of Czech Republic estimated the genetic parameters for fertility traits and linear type traits in Holstein cows.
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Linking conception rate and level of somatic cell count
The Hebrew University in Israel evaluated the effects of mastitis, determined by the pattern and level of somatic cell count (SCC) around the first artificial insemination (A.I.) on conception rate (CR).
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The effectiveness of synch protocols in grazing operations
New research evaluated presynchronization and resynchronization protocols on grazing dairy cows at first and second service. The study compared the two reproductive methods and their effect on pregnancy rate through a 100-day breeding season.
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DCRC honors dairies for reproductive success
For the third year, the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council recognized dairy farmers for their ability to achieve impressive reproductive success in their herds. The DCRC Reproduction Award winners were honored yesterday at the organization’s annual meeting in Kansas City, Mo.
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Penn State dairy reproduction drill down tool now available online
The Penn State Reproduction Drill-Down Tool provides a systematic approach to critically analyze the major factors affecting heat detection rate and conception rate so that problem areas can be highlighted and discussed.
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Does early palpation result in pregnancy loss in dairy cows?
Looking at almost 1,000 dairy cows in one study, researchers tried to determine the effect of palpation per rectum by use of 1 or 2 fetal membrane slips for pregnancy diagnosis during early gestation on pregnancy loss in dairy cattle.
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Back to basics: Explaining the estrous cycle
A working knowledge of the dairy cow’s estrous cycle and its associated hormones can help you improve your herd’s conception rates and boost reproductive efficiency.
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DCRC annual meeting to feature roundtable on activity monitoring technology
The 2011 DCRC Annual Meeting will include a unique technology session highlighting the industry’s advancements in activity monitoring systems and their benefit to dairy cattle reproduction.
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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
