Our expectations of first-calf heifers are high. We ask a 2-year-old cow to calve for the first time, rebreed on time to ...

Why energy, protein, minerals and weekly body condition checks are critical to getting cows and first‑calf heifers rebred on ...

Calculating calving distribution is one way to evaluate the previous year’s cow herd reproductive performance. This assessment calculates the number of cows calving in 21-day periods during the ...

NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA, Minn. — Dairy cow reproduction is a concern of every dairy producer, and was a subject highlighted at the recent 15th annual Carver County/University of Minnesota Dairy Expo.

The evolution of production and reproduction over the last 40 years has greatly influenced how we manage today’s dairy herds. The dairy industry’s “perfect cow” has changed dramatically over the past ...

In the recent episode, University of Minnesota Extension dairy educator Brad Heins discussed upcoming research on circadian ...

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Extension recently launched an online course focused on the basics of bovine reproduction and safe, efficient reproductive management practices and protocols. One of ...

Achieving an appropriate calcium balance in dairy cows is critical near calving, but not only to ensure a healthy transition to lactation. According to a new study, calcium added to acidified ...

The three weeks before and after calving, also known as the transition period, are full of changes for the dairy cow which make her very vulnerable. Such changes include hormonal, metabolic, immune, ...