Response of reproductive control program to computer enhancement
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol0no22p89-91Keywords:
computer, reproduction, herd health, computing, dairy management, breeding efficiencyAbstract
The effect of adding computer technology to an existing reproductive herd health program was studied. The data from twenty dairy herds already on reproductive program was entered onto a computer program designed to prepare action lists and to produce reports measuring reproductive performance. These reports were used to encourage, educate and critique dairy management. Measurements of seven reproductive parameters during a base period were compared with measurements 9 and 15 months later to determine if computer enhancement provided a useful tool for increasing breeding efficiency. Days from calving to conception were reduced from 111 to 101. Other parameters were unaffected.