Field Collection of Reproductive Data

Abstract

Data collection for the veterinarian performing reproductive services is critical. The methods to attain a high degree of accuracy and timeliness of data collection must be considered on individual herd basis. Some facilities are very suited to automated methods of collecting data while others require manual methods due to restraints of facilities and current data collection technology. Research related to reproductive data collection techniques for commercial dairy farms is sparse. However many techniques currently available appear to be very successful.