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Artificial Insemination / Semen Featured Articles
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Improving Ovulation And Pregnancy In Ovsynch Treated Animals
The Ovsynch timed artificial insemination (AI) protocol offers producers potential freedom from estrus detection difficulties. This report from the University of British Columbia looks at strategies to improve ovulation and pregnancy in these treated...
The Ovsynch timed artificial insemination (AI) protocol offers producers potential freedom from estrus detection difficulties. This report from the University of British Columbia looks at strategies to improve ovulation and pregnancy in these treated...
Start Cattle On Corn, Finish On Co-Products
The traditional practice of finishing cattle on corn may not be the only way to achieve high marbling, a desirable characteristic of quality beef.
The traditional practice of finishing cattle on corn may not be the only way to achieve high marbling, a desirable characteristic of quality beef.
Managing Spring Grass
For most beef cattle farmers who are managing their pastures in a rotational grazing system two of the biggest challenges are the flush of rapid growth that will occur and selective grazing, says Rory Lewandowski, Extension Educator in Athens County.
For most beef cattle farmers who are managing their pastures in a rotational grazing system two of the biggest challenges are the flush of rapid growth that will occur and selective grazing, says Rory Lewandowski, Extension Educator in Athens County.
Raising Dairy Heifers On Pasture
Heifers are the foundation of a dairy enterprise and replacements represent a significant investment, according to Anne Fanatico, NCAT Agriculture Specialist.
Heifers are the foundation of a dairy enterprise and replacements represent a significant investment, according to Anne Fanatico, NCAT Agriculture Specialist.
Success With Sexed Semen
Sexed semen has been operating for over 10 years. Charlotte Johnston, The CattleSite junior editor speaks with Hugh Pocock from Cogent UK to find out how it works and what the benefits are.
Sexed semen has been operating for over 10 years. Charlotte Johnston, The CattleSite junior editor speaks with Hugh Pocock from Cogent UK to find out how it works and what the benefits are.
Improving The Odds With Sex-Sorted Semen
In the right circumstances, using sex-sorted semen in virgin heifers can offer a financial opportunity, says Blair Murray - Dairy Genetic Improvement Specialist/OMAFRA.
In the right circumstances, using sex-sorted semen in virgin heifers can offer a financial opportunity, says Blair Murray - Dairy Genetic Improvement Specialist/OMAFRA.
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates
According to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board (WOAB), overall meat production is forecast to decrease. However red meat and dairy exports increase as markets pick up.
According to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board (WOAB), overall meat production is forecast to decrease. However red meat and dairy exports increase as markets pick up.
Republic of Korea - Livestock and Products Annual 2009
Higher live cattle prices will encourage increased beef production in 2010. Beef imports are forecast to increase as the local economy and the Korean currency continue to strengthen, according to the latest GAIN report from the USDA's Foreign Agricultural...
Higher live cattle prices will encourage increased beef production in 2010. Beef imports are forecast to increase as the local economy and the Korean currency continue to strengthen, according to the latest GAIN report from the USDA's Foreign Agricultural...
Canadian Dairy Statisitcs
This publication provides a statistical summary on the dairy industry in Canada and the provinces for current and previous calendar years.
This publication provides a statistical summary on the dairy industry in Canada and the provinces for current and previous calendar years.
Value Of Beef: More Figures And Headaches
Kris Ringwall, beef specialist, North Dakota State Extension Service, finds out where one should look to find out why the value that the producer receives for beef is questionnable.
Kris Ringwall, beef specialist, North Dakota State Extension Service, finds out where one should look to find out why the value that the producer receives for beef is questionnable.
DNA Selection - The Basics
Scientific discoveries, despite been mind boggling, are providing a number of opportunities in the livestock sector, writes Dr Scott P Greiner, Extension Animal Scientist, Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Scientific discoveries, despite been mind boggling, are providing a number of opportunities in the livestock sector, writes Dr Scott P Greiner, Extension Animal Scientist, Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Report Into Welsh Dairy Industry
A report published earlier this week, highlights the commercial pressure faced by the dairy industry in Wales, which has forced one third of dairy producers to quit the industry since 2003.
A report published earlier this week, highlights the commercial pressure faced by the dairy industry in Wales, which has forced one third of dairy producers to quit the industry since 2003.
Dairy Cows On Pasture - Is It More Profitable?
Since early 2007, grazing-only dairies added 6,000 cows to Georgia’s herd. Another 8,000 cows will be added by the end of 2010. While the grazing dairy industry has expanded, the conventional dairy industry has shrunk, according to Nick Hill and Dennis...
Since early 2007, grazing-only dairies added 6,000 cows to Georgia’s herd. Another 8,000 cows will be added by the end of 2010. While the grazing dairy industry has expanded, the conventional dairy industry has shrunk, according to Nick Hill and Dennis...
Marketing Cull Cows
The benefits of culling cows from a beef herd include higher calf crop percentages and lower health related problems. This report, by the Government of Alberta, outlines some market strategies that will help maximise returns when marketing cull cows.
The benefits of culling cows from a beef herd include higher calf crop percentages and lower health related problems. This report, by the Government of Alberta, outlines some market strategies that will help maximise returns when marketing cull cows.
China´s Dairy Industry: A Contaminated Goldmine
Almost a year has passed since the eruption of the melamine-tainted milk scandal that still reverberates across the globe; China's dairy industry is recovering steadily, albeit under a large current of sweeping changes, according to Chris Teo, e-Feed...
Almost a year has passed since the eruption of the melamine-tainted milk scandal that still reverberates across the globe; China's dairy industry is recovering steadily, albeit under a large current of sweeping changes, according to Chris Teo, e-Feed...
