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A Comparison of Methods for Early Pregnancy Diagnosis |
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Author: Broaddus, De Vries |
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State: FL Year: 2005 |
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Excerpt: Review of rectal palpation, ultrasonography, milk progesterone tests, & the early conception factor (ECF) test for pregnancy diagnosis. Discussion of a measure of accuracy of pregnancy diagnosis. Comparison of early pregnancy diagnosis techniques.
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A.I. Technique Checklist |
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Author: Bovine Elite |
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State: US Year: 2005 |
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Excerpt: Checklist for successfully inseminating (beef) cows: 5 steps for "Before Thawing Semen", 6 steps: "Thawing Semen & Loading A.I. Syringe", 21 steps: "The Insemination Process"
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Abortions in Dairy Cattle - I Common Causes of Abortions |
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Author: Hovingh |
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State: VA Year: 2002 |
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Excerpt: Infectious agents represent the most commonly diagnosed cause of abortions, I.e., bacteria, viruses, fungi, Neospora caninum (protozoal parasite). Bovine venereal diseases are of concern with the increased use of natural service in many dairy herds.
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Abortions in Dairy Cattle - II Diagnosing & Preventing Abortion Problems |
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Author: Hovingh |
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State: VA Year: 2002 |
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Excerpt: Helps for producers & their veterinarians to increase the likelihood of diagnosing the cause of any abortions that may occur. In some situations, the prompt diagnosis of an abortion may help reduce the severity of an impending outbreak.
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Adequate Trace Mineral Nutrition Critical for Optimum Reproductive Performance |
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Author: Zinpro |
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State: Global Year: 2005 |
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Excerpt: Adequate long-term trace mineral supplementation is required to maintain normal cellular activity, reproductive function, growth & development, & mammary & claw health. 20-page technical article with 67 references.
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Aggressive Management Strategies for Improving
Reproductive Efficiency in Lactating Dairy Cows |
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Author: Fricke |
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State: WI Year: 2002 |
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Excerpt: New reproductive tools, which include hormonal protocols for conducting timed AI & use of transrectal ultrasound, can improve reproductive efficiency & profitability for a dairy
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AI vs. Natural Service - special supplement to the October 25, 2003 Hoard's Dairymen is sponsored by the members of NAAB |
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Author: numerous |
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State: US Year: 2003 |
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Excerpt: Are they worth the risk?, Why natural service is not the solution, A.I. was their only choice, Don't fall for the bulls-are-cheaper, more-fertile myth, Calving-ease A.I. sire are lifesavers, Calving-ease A.I. sire are lifesavers, …
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Bad Habits Are Hard To Break, But - Good Habits Maximize Fertility |
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Author: DeJarnette |
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State: US Year: 2002 |
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Excerpt: In the long run, the best way to maintain high fertility is to maintain the maximum number of live sperm cells in each straw from the time it is purchased until it is ultimately deposited in the cow.
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Balancing Act - Research Shows We are Sacrificing Fertility for Production Traits |
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Author: Murray |
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State: Ontario Year: 2003 |
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Excerpt: Canadian data seem to support the belief that dairy cow fertility is declining, although maybe not as severely as in the U.S. It's obvious, however, that we should be concerned & should support further analysis to better identify genetic factors…
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Bovine Brucellosis - an Animal Health Disease Card of the Animal Health & Production Division (FAO) |
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Author: FAO |
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State: Gloabal Year: 2001 |
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Excerpt: Brucellosis (Brucella abortus): Overview, Animals Affected, Distribution, Economic Importance & Impact, Disease Course, Diagnosis, Disease Prevention & Control, Zoonoses & Food Safety, Pathogen Characteristics.
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