Assessment of Fertility Performance and Interrelationships with Production in German Dairy Herds

Authors

  • R. J. Van Saun Department of Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802
  • E. Leitgeb Veterinary Surgery, Pfarrweisach, Bavaria, Germany

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20084410

Keywords:

milk production, reproductive performance, management, fertility, lactational performance

Abstract

The perceived negative relationship between milk production and herd reproductive performance often drives management decisions in reproductive management. Study objectives were to characterize productive and reproductive performance of German dairy herds from different regions and evaluate relationships between herd lactational performance and various measures of herd fertility.

Cover image of the 41st Conference Proceedings: A herd of cattle standing in the field, framed by a cloudy sky. Yellow background.

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Published

2008-09-25

Issue

2008

Section

Research Summaries