Dairy Reproduction
Beef-on-dairy breeding is a growing phenomenon, not just in the U.S., but worldwide.
There’s no bull about it, artificial insemination has come a long way since its first use in dairy cattle during the late 1930s. While the technology has vastly changed, the basic principles still remain.
Unfortunately, ovarian cysts are one of the most common ovarian dysfunctions in dairy cattle. In fact, approximately one in 10 cows will become cystic at some point in her life.
If the industry could put together all the best parts of the genome, significant production increases could be made.
Researches found that the ano-genital distance (AGD) in dairy cattle may be predictive of fertility in both heifers and cows.