North By Northwest

New Directions For Better Heat Detection

Authors

  • A. G. Wesselius Centralia, WA 98531

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19916744

Keywords:

reproductive problems, missed heats, herd health, reproductive management, estrus, economic profitability

Abstract

Getting dairy cows pregnant is a difficult problem for most dairy producers. The average dairyman loses $100 to $200 per cow per year because of reproductive problems. Reducing the number of missed heats in a herd is one of the most significant challenges that a herd health veterinarian can attempt to achieve when counseling dairymen on reproductive management. Detection of estrus is the most costly factor contributing to reproductive efficiency and economic profitability of the dairy herd.

Cover image of the 24th Conference Proceedings: A herd of cattle stand in a green field beneath two palm trees. In the foreground is a mother cow, resting her head on the back of her calf, who is nestled against her side. Beneath the photo is the conference theme, written in black italics: Go For The Magic In Orlando. Light blue background.

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Published

1991-09-18

Issue

1991

Section

Practice Tips