In cow-calf systems, many of the factors that determine productivity, fertility and longevity are set long before a ...

“Reproduction is incredibly important because we rely on getting a calf every 12 to 13 months from our dairy cows,” said Mark van der List, DVM, Boehringer Ingelheim. “We not only want our cows to ...

In cattle, this gene and the hormone it produces regulates metabolism, fat deposition, and affects reproduction.

“Young animals which are still growing need to be fed well for them to perform. Farmers must ensure the cows have good body ...

The evolution of production and reproduction over the last 40 years has greatly influenced how we manage today’s dairy herds. The dairy industry’s “perfect cow” has changed dramatically over the past ...

NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA, Minn. — Dairy cow reproduction is a concern of every dairy producer, and was a subject highlighted at the recent 15th annual Carver County/University of Minnesota Dairy Expo.

Researchers are beginning to step back and look at the bigger picture, examining how the virus affects cows not only in the ...

But it all starts with dogs and their wild cousins, which are definitive hosts for neospora. After a dog eats infected ...