Importance of Genetic Selection in Dairy
Importance of Genetic Selection in Dairy Cattle Genetic selection and genomic testing in dairy cattle has greatly improved the milk production in cows, along with improved health, fertility, calving ease and other important traits. Genomics involves collecting DNA samples from animals to identify desirable traits and predict the animals’ genetic potential, which can help producers […]
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A Review of AI Protocols
A Review of AI Protocols, Synchronization and Best Practices Of all the innovations that have helped shape the landscape of dairy farming into what it is today, artificial insemination (AI) is arguably among the single most influential vehicles to accelerate genetic progress. As one of the earliest animal industries to embrace this breeding mechanism, dairy […]
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Scans for Pregnancy and Reproductive Health
Reproduction Scans for Pregnancy and Reproductive Tract Health Dairy producers try to keep close track of their cows and replacement heifers regarding readiness to breed, cycles, stage of pregnancy, etc. because it is very important to keep lactating cows at peak lactation as much as possible, with no long periods of low milk production between […]
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