Bovine reproductive failure, characterized by decreased fertility and pregnancy rates, presents a major challenge for beef and dairy producers. The difficulty in pinpointing the...
In this video Kent Weigel, Professor and Chair of the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences at the University of Wisconsin – Madison Division...
Summary:
Monitoring blood metabolites is essential for assessing dairy cattle health, but traditional methods are time-consuming, costly, and stressful for cows. This study explored a...
Dairy cattle breeds have a limited genetic pool, making them vulnerable to recessive genetic disorders. Traditional methods for identifying these defects often miss conditions...
Source: University of Minnesota
Quick facts
The ideal dairy cow should:
Produce high fat and protein.
Produce a calf regularly without any trouble.
Maintain superior fertility.
Have...
Source: Four Star Veterinary Service
Why should a beef or dairy producer consider embryo transfer?
Traditionally speaking, most producers have used bulls for reproduction services...
Source: Pennsylvania State University
Managing heifer inventories on a dairy farm is not always an easy responsibility. Having too fewheifers brings a lot of risk...
The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) has announced two significant updates for the April 2025 dairy genetic evaluations: revised lifetime merit indices and...
Source: Lactanet Canada, by: Hannah Sweett, Ph.D.
Over the past few years, on farm breeding strategies have shifted to include the use of beef sire...
One thing I love about the dairy industry is that we are always looking for ways to improve on what we are already doing…
And...
