There are sure signs of spring on the Canadian Prairies—snow melting, pelicans splashing down in the South Saskatchewan River ...
In cow-calf operations, reproductive success comes down to timing. A calf born just a few weeks earlier can mean ...
EAST LANSING — Research from Michigan State University Professor J. Richard Pursley is trailblazing an area within dairy cattle management that Wendell Van Gunst says is essential to keep farms ...
“Reproduction is incredibly important because we rely on getting a calf every 12 to 13 months from our dairy cows,” said Mark van der List, DVM, Boehringer Ingelheim. “We not only want our cows to ...
The evolution of production and reproduction over the last 40 years has greatly influenced how we manage today’s dairy herds. The dairy industry’s “perfect cow” has changed dramatically over the past ...
NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA, Minn. — Dairy cow reproduction is a concern of every dairy producer, and was a subject highlighted at the recent 15th annual Carver County/University of Minnesota Dairy Expo.
We have covered the significant improvements the industry has made in reproduction over the last 20 to 25 years, including ...
Managing the mineral and vitamin requirements of beef cattle to meet their nutritional needs requires a good deal of effort.
Intentional management, vaccination and parasite control during heifer development can help build healthier cows and a more ...