Reproductive Technologies http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/reproductive-technologies RSS Feed for Reproductive Technologies en-us Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:39:12 GMT How to use genomic testing http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/reproductive-technologies/How-to-use-genomic-testing-205201431.html Genomics is a game-changing tool that works best when you are committed to recordkeeping, good management and long-term improvement of your herd’s genetic potential. Do your homework before investing in precision dairy farming http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/reproductive-technologies/Do-your-homework-before-investing-in-precision-dairy-farming-204254641.html Many precision dairy farming technologies exist. A new fact sheet provides questions to think about before you make the investment. Participate in cow-monitoring technology survey http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/reproductive-technologies/Participate-in-cow-monitoring-technology-survey-196449081.html Researchers at the University of Kentucky are conducting a survey to better understand dairy producer technology needs. They want to hear from you, even if you don't use cow-monitoring technologies on your farm. Genomics webinar is Jan. 14 http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/reproductive-technologies/Genomics-webinar-is-Jan-14-185638852.html The webinar, hosted by eXtension, will review genomic technology and implementation, comparisons of early genomic predictions to actual daughter proofs, a discussion of inbreeding, and how genomics can be used as a herd management tool. Drought increases importance of selection decisions http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/reproductive-technologies/Drought-increases-importance-of-selection-decisions-185445382.html Genetic technologies, used early in an animal’s life, are important tools that can help you manage feed costs and assure genetic progress for future profitability. Reduce time spent making breeding choices http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/reproductive-technologies/Reduce-time-spent-making-breeding-choices-163995736.html Herd breeding decisions can be simplified without sacrificing progress by using a program approach that utilizes genomic insights. New technologies, outreach boost dairy cattle fertility http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/reproductive-technologies/New-technologies-outreach-boost-dairy-cattle-fertility-151912875.html 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. Guidelines for whole-herd BVD testing http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/reproductive-technologies/Guidelines-for-whole-herd-BVD-testing-151126585.html Cutting out BVD testing may produce short-term financial savings, but could have devastating, long-term consequences. The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council offers guidelines for whole-herd BVD control programs. Timeline highlights key reproductive advances http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/reproductive-technologies/Timeline-highlights-key-reproductive-advances-137934768.html A timeline compiled by the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council highlights key historical events, research findings and on-farm implementation of reproductive technology in the dairy industry. The effectiveness of synch protocols in grazing operations http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/reproductive-technologies/The-effectiveness-of-synch-protocols-in-grazing-operations-134342538.html 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.