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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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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
operation.
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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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Bulls are no Bargain - A supplement to Hoard's Dairyman |
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Author: Hoard's Dairyman staff, Stevenson, Fricke, Niles, Merrill, Zwald, Jarrett, Jones |
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State: US Year: 2003 |
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Excerpt: Enhanced conception, safer working conditions, reduced insurance, higher milk checks, &, of course, superior genetics are all reasons to dump the bull. 10 articles including: Are they worth the risk?, Bull problem led to extra days open, …
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Cattle Update: Improving Cowherd Reproduction Via Genetics |
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Author: Shafer |
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State: US Year: 2008 |
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Excerpt: Numerous studies have established the reproductive superiority of crossbred over straightbred beef cows. Indirect selection for "easy-fleshing" or scrotal circumference do not appear to enhance maternal reproduction.
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Checklist for reproductive management |
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Author: O'Connor |
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State: PA Year: 1994 |
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Excerpt: Topics include: evaluate records, evaluate estrous detection, evaluate factors affecting conception, evaluate nutrition program & feeding management, goals for reproductive management
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Dairy Herd Synchronization Programs |
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Author: Graves, McKee |
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State: GA Year: 2003 |
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Excerpt: Prostaglandin Injection Programs, Targeted Breeding, 3
Ovulation Synchronization, Estimated average per cow cost for a first-service using nine programmed breeding systems. Comparison of net revenues for various A.I. breeding scenarios.
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