Reproduction
How to evaluate your herd's reproductive plan
Defining a reproductive plan, aligning the goals of the plan with herd management software and members of your team can improve productivity.
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Bringing the beef: Selecting the right breed for your herd
The primary breed of your dairy herd, geographical location and desires of buyer influence management decisions surrounding beef-on-dairy matings.
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The Ovsynch story: How a question changed the course of modern reproduction
A question posed while chasing answers to a different question led to the development of Ovsynch – a protocol that has shaped modern reproduction.
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When is the best time to get a cow pregnant?
The optimal time to get mature cows (lactation 3 and greater) pregnant is as early as possible but the results for first-lactation cows, and to a lesser extent second-lactation cows, has varied across herds due to the relative shapes of their lactation curves (i.e., their persistency).
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Breaking down in vitro fertilization
Fifty-seven percent of IVF embryos produced in the U.S. in 2020 came from dairy cattle. Proper care throughout ovum pickup, fertilization and embryo development can ensure the success of these embryos.
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Playing the 'long game' – Meadow Brook Farms
Mitch Kappelman of Meadow Brook Farms uses a customized mating program to create his herd for the future.
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Dial up your dairy's reproduction efficiency
Using an automated monitoring system can increase reproductive productivity.
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Where does selecting to utilize feed fit into your genetic plan?
Traits and indexes can aid in genetic planning, especially when it comes to feed efficiency.
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