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Category: Beef tip reproduction

Posted on September 3, 2019September 3, 2019

Controlling the Breeding and Calving Season

The first step in reproductive management is controlling the breeding and calving seasons. Whichever calving season (winter, spring, or fall) is chosen, the following reasons illustrate why a controlled, seasonal calving schedule is desirable.

1. The culling of cows and …

Posted on September 3, 2019September 3, 2019

Reproductive Tract Injuries That Can Occur in Bulls

 

In order to be a successful breeder, a bull must produce adequate amounts of fertile semen and must be able to deliver that semen to the reproductive tracts of cows. There are a number of injuries a bull can sustain …

Posted on September 3, 2019September 3, 2019

Signs of Impending Calving in Cows or Heifers

 

As the calving season approaches, cows will show typical signs that will indicate parturition is imminent. Changes that are gradually seen are udder development, or making bag, and the relaxation and swelling of the vulva or springing. These indicate the …

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This work is supported in part by New Technologies for Agriculture Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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