Reproductive efficiency in a herd is related to the capability of get the cows pregnant in a timely manner. Reproduction is key for success on a dairy farm and it’s highly associated with profitability.
The relationship between reproduction and profitability can be easily understood. A dairy that is unable to consistently get cows pregnant will neither have cows freshening, nor will they have cows milking. This, in turn, means no money coming in.
Although this can sound like simple math, the process becomes more complex when efficiency is considered. As much as milk production is crucial for a dairy farm, the investments made to get a cow pregnant and the time it takes between calvings also determine a sustainable operation.
A good way to approach reproduction on a dairy farm is to understand that all the variables within the farm are connected. These variables can be split into five major pillars: animals, people, management protocols, environment, and semen/embryos. This covers most of the area that can affect herd fertility. By categorizing things in this manner, whenever one of the buckets are underperforming, we can quickly identify and mitigate problems, avoiding tricky situations when a herd problem is kept in the blind spot.
ABS offerings on reproduction include:
TAG Team
The Technical and Genetic Service (TAG) team serves as trusted genetic and reproduction advisors for customers through our pioneering technology, expertly-trained consultants and customer-centric approach, which serve to drive genetic progress and individualized results in progressive and profit-focused herds. Dairy profitability goes hand-in-hand with reproduction. To maximize reproductive success, many factors must work together. The […]
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GMS 2.0
Genetics keep improving. So should your mating program. Meet Genetic Management System® (GMS®) 2.0 – an innovative, completely redesigned mating program built with your unique opportunities in mind. Introduced in 2016, GMS 2.0 continues to offer sound, unbiased mating selections based on economically important production, health, and type traits. The result: longer-lasting, profitable cows. Its […]
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Sexcel®
Sexcel® Sexed Genetics – Make your heifer replacement from your best cows. A unit of semen brings no real value to a dairy farmer unless it results in a cow pregnant with a female calf. A healthy heifer needs to be born and only then can genetic progress be seen. That’s where the value is […]
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