Resources: Reproductive Management
2008
Once-a-day Breeding vs. A.M./P.M. Breeding – Is There a Difference?
For many years dairy producers have relied on the
a.m./p.m. rule for optimum conception rates. However, research shows there is no significant
difference in conception rates between inseminations performed in the morning or afternoon when using the a.m./p.m rule.
ABS Training Programs Improve Herd Reproduction, Dairy Profitability
Employee training is one of the most important aspects of managing a dairy. A combination of motivational and educational tactics, along with monitoring, will keep staff members interested and offer them a sense of accomplishment and importance.
Let the Cows Tell the Story
Español
At times, management expectations and actual cow performance don't add up. Dr. Neil Michael, Director of ABS Technical Services, is often asked, "Why am I not seeing similar results to other dairies making the same change?"
2007
Fertility Plus
"Fertility Plus - A Unique Solution For Added Fertility With All The Benefits Of Proven Bulls!"
Take a Whole-Herd Approach To Improving Reproduction
"The endpoint of a profitable reproductive program is to maximize the
output of quality pregnancies during each production cycle."
The RMS Advantage
"Getting cows pregnant is an important part of your herd’s short- and long-term financial success. There are a number of reasons why utilizing a RMS technician to handle reproduction management can be a key part of this success. In addition to the increased reproductive performance, utilizing a professional technician can open up time for you and your staff to concentrate on other
management areas."
Poor Locomotion Impacts Reproductive Performance
"Observation of cow movement and subsequent assignment of a locomotion score (LS)3 can provide a good indication of lameness prevalence in a herd."
Breed Long Lasting Cows
"Dairies have a variety of goals for their genetics and breeding program - many want intensive management, others show type, and still others grazing management."
Monitor Reproductive Programs through Bovine Blood Progesterone Testing
"Managing a successful artificial insemination program includes not only time, technique, and expertise but also monitoring to maximize results. Blood progesterone concentrations can be used to evaluate heat detection accuracy, synchronization efficiency, and animal cyclicity."
2006
Managing Reproduction during Times of Heat Stress
"The negative effects of heat stress on dairy cows are multifaceted and have been studied for several years. This article highlights some of the reproductive challenges facing cows during heat stress, reducing a dairy's profit. Several solutions to minimize the negative impact of heat stress are also reviewed."
The Voluntary Waiting Period in Our Industry Today
"Should your dairy switch to a 70-day voluntary waiting period and 100% timed A.I. for first service?"
2005
Evaluating Fertility....Can You Trust Fertility Results?
"Dr. Marvin Pace describes the parameters of evaluating fertility results."
Mastitis Impairs Reproduction-Dairy Breeder Journal Article
"Quality milk and reproductive performance are part of a successful dairy operation's foundation. Understanding how they are related can lead to implementation of management tasks designed to maximize both factors and improve dairy profitability. This article discusses their relationship and its effect on profitability."
Mastitis Impairs Reproduction
"Preventing Mastitis In Early Lactation Improves Reproductive
Performance."
Spanish version - La mastitis afecta el desempeño reproductivo .
Optimize Costs and Maximize Pregnancy Production to Drive Profitability
While cost management is fundamental to running a business, dairy producers and their accountants also need to be focused on indices that drive profits for the dairy. In order to do this, they should consider optimizing costs and maximizing things that drive profitability like pregnancies and animal health status.
2004
The 4 Keys to Improve Breeding Time Fertility of Dairy Cows
"Highlights ways to improve fertility at the time of breeding to ensure the most return on a unit of semen. "
Proven Sires over Young Sires
"Proven Sires carry an advantage in fertility and genetics over Young Sires."
Spanish version - Ventajas de los toros probados sobre los toros jóvenes
Reproductive Management System® Rocks the UK
"The article highlights the success Reproductive Management System® (RMS) has had in improving reproductive performance for British dairy producers."
Economic Advantages of A.I. Use on Dairies
"How much money am I leaving on the table using Natural Service (N.S.) in my reproductive program option?" "What are the economic advantages to using artificial insemination (A.I.)?" Dairy producers and veterinarians alike often have strong opinions about this issue, depending upon type of dairy, management style, prior experience, and perceptions about the various costs associated with reproductive management.
Reproductive Management System® (RMS®) Update
Frequently asked questions about EAZI-BREED CIDR® and an update on the implementation of the RMS Program in Canada
The Truth About Natural Service Sires and Artificial Insemination Part 1
Artificial insemination and natural service article from the Winter 2003/2004 Dairy Breeder's Journal. This article is part one in a two part series outlining the advantages of artificial insemination over natural service.
2003
Quarter and Half ml Straw Techline
Summary of ABS field trial data that shows that ABS semen frozen
in either the 1/4 or 1/2 ml straws are equally effective
in fertility.
Spanish
version - Comparación del semen congelado en pajillas de 1/4 y de 1/2 ml.
Multiple Straw Thawing
"How Many Straws Can Be Safely Thawed at Once?"
Spanish version - Descongelación de múltiples plajillas de semen.
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