Dairy
A lot of farmers will begin to wrap artificial insemination (AI) and let out stock bulls to run with the herd for the next number of weeks.
As we approach the end of May, many farmers will be three weeks into their breeding season and submission rates will have to be looked at.
As breeding season continues, the brunt of the work will be getting cows served and in-calf, after which embryo survival comes to the fore.
For the majority of dairy farms, sexed semen usage is going to dominate the first three weeks of artificial insemination (AI).
For the breeding season, submission rates and good conception rates are essential for an optimal six-week in-calf rate.
Often farmers ask what protocol to adopt for their late calvers to ensure they are calving within the first six weeks of the calving season.
As we move into May, roadways and surfaces need to be maintained to ensure that cow’s heat activity is not limited by lameness.
As we enter into the final few weeks before the breeding season, it is crucial that cases of lameness are kept to a minimum.
