Items Tagged with 'reproductive efficiency'
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Breeding stock selections can be made using more than a handful of methods. While genomics, EPDs, indexes and genetic testing dominate many of these decisions, other, often ignored or unknown practices, are still relied on. Can these methods work together?
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Don’t strike out this breeding season
Calf uniformity has proven to pay a premium. The first step to creating a uniform calf crop is shortening your breeding season as much as possible.
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Optimizing early-gestation nutrition in beef cattle
Supplying your herd with the right balance of calories, minerals and vitamins during breeding and early gestation can have major impacts on calf health and your operation’s overall profitability.
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Use of estrus synchronization with natural service
While generally thought of as a part of A.I. breeding, synchronization can be equally valuable in natural service systems. These guidelines can help your bulls and females be more successful this breeding season.
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Cows without crowns
Spring-calving season is an important time for culling decisions. Cows that have been treated well but lack in performance should be evaluated at this time.
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Understanding lactation and cow efficiency
Milk production is a big focus in the industry, but selecting for that trait may not always equate directly to cow efficiency.
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Range Beef Cow Symposium focuses on stewardship, efficiency
Producers were treated to a smorgasbord of information to improve their operations, including presentations on range carrying capacity, vaccines and reproductive efficiency.
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Genetic improvement driven by distinct factors
Improving a cow herd’s genetics can happen from many different points of origin and emphasize even more tactics. Fortunately, a few factors top the list when looking for guidance on these important decisions.
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Efficiency a priority in Victory Farm's reproduction program
Raising Jersey cattle in South Dakota has its challenges, but Kevin Souza and his team have developed a rewarding reproduction protocol utilizing genomic testing, in vitro fertilization and crossbreeding.
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