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Artificial Insemination / Semen Featured Articles
Displaying Articles 1-15 in Artificial Insemination / Semen
Animal Antibiotics, Resistance and Human Health
Antibiotics are a vital component to rearing healthy livestock, but many researchers argue that mismanaged use is having a detrimental effect on the industry, writes Adam Anson for TheCattleSite.
Antibiotics are a vital component to rearing healthy livestock, but many researchers argue that mismanaged use is having a detrimental effect on the industry, writes Adam Anson for TheCattleSite.
Cattle Outwintering Systems
This feature describes out-wintering systems for suckler cows based on trials conducted in a wide range of environments by Quality Meat Scotland and SAC (Scottish Agricultural College).
This feature describes out-wintering systems for suckler cows based on trials conducted in a wide range of environments by Quality Meat Scotland and SAC (Scottish Agricultural College).
Increasing Calf Crop Through Tests and Examinations
Percent calf crop weaned is influenced more by management decisions than by any other single factor in a cow herd, and therefore can be a very important factor in annual returns for a cow-calf operation, says this South Dakota State University, Extension...
Percent calf crop weaned is influenced more by management decisions than by any other single factor in a cow herd, and therefore can be a very important factor in annual returns for a cow-calf operation, says this South Dakota State University, Extension...
The Transformation of U.S. Livestock Agriculture Scale, Efficiency, and Risks
Livestock agriculture has undergone a series of striking transformations. Production is more specialized—farms usually confine and feed a single species of animal, often with feed that has been purchased rather than grown onsite, and they typically...
Livestock agriculture has undergone a series of striking transformations. Production is more specialized—farms usually confine and feed a single species of animal, often with feed that has been purchased rather than grown onsite, and they typically...
Direct Comparison of Natural Service vs. Timed Artificial Insemination
Despite the considerable advantages of artificial insemination (AI), a significant number of dairy producers use natural service (NS) for their breeding program. This article was created by Fabio Lima, Marie–Joelle Thatcher and Carlos A. Risco1and of...
Despite the considerable advantages of artificial insemination (AI), a significant number of dairy producers use natural service (NS) for their breeding program. This article was created by Fabio Lima, Marie–Joelle Thatcher and Carlos A. Risco1and of...
Republic of Korea Livestock and Products Annual 2008
By USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service - This article provides the cattle industry data from the USDA FAS Livestock and Products Annual 2008 report for the Republic of Korea. A link to the full report is also provided. The full report includes all the...
By USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service - This article provides the cattle industry data from the USDA FAS Livestock and Products Annual 2008 report for the Republic of Korea. A link to the full report is also provided. The full report includes all the...
Genomics, Phenomics Research Paves the Way for Improved Animal Health and Productivity
By Laura McGinnis, Sharon Durham, Ann Perry, Jan Suszkiw, Alfredo Flores and Don Comis, Agricultural Research Service Information Staff. The Agricultural Research Service’s genomics and phenomics research is laying the foundation for future livestock...
By Laura McGinnis, Sharon Durham, Ann Perry, Jan Suszkiw, Alfredo Flores and Don Comis, Agricultural Research Service Information Staff. The Agricultural Research Service’s genomics and phenomics research is laying the foundation for future livestock...
Protein in Beef Cattle Diets
By Dr. Jane A. Parish, Associate Extension/Research Professor, Animal and Dairy Sciences; and Dr. Justin D. Rhinehart, Assistant Extension Professor, Animal and Dairy Sciences
By Dr. Jane A. Parish, Associate Extension/Research Professor, Animal and Dairy Sciences; and Dr. Justin D. Rhinehart, Assistant Extension Professor, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Designing Vaccination Programs
By Victor Cortese, D.V.M., Ph.D., Dip. ABVP Pfizer Animal Health - In order to scientifically choose a vaccine or design a particular vaccination program, it is necessary to consider many variables.
By Victor Cortese, D.V.M., Ph.D., Dip. ABVP Pfizer Animal Health - In order to scientifically choose a vaccine or design a particular vaccination program, it is necessary to consider many variables.
Some Feeding Tips For Tough Times
By Janette Richards, Acting Beef Feedlot Specialist, OMAFRA. - Cattle feeding costs are high. Since feed costs can account for 80% of the variable cost of production (about 60% of the total costs), any changes to ration cost can have a huge impact on...
By Janette Richards, Acting Beef Feedlot Specialist, OMAFRA. - Cattle feeding costs are high. Since feed costs can account for 80% of the variable cost of production (about 60% of the total costs), any changes to ration cost can have a huge impact on...
Sexed Semen: Is It Finally a Reality?
Most of us have heard the rumor that sexed semen is “just around the corner” for as long as we have been aware of A.I., writes David Thorbahn, Select Sires Inc., University of Florida IFAS, Dairy Extension.
Most of us have heard the rumor that sexed semen is “just around the corner” for as long as we have been aware of A.I., writes David Thorbahn, Select Sires Inc., University of Florida IFAS, Dairy Extension.
A.I. Technology is Changing Rapidly!! (Molecular Genetics and Sexed Semen)
David Thorbahn, Select Sires, Inc., explains where the practise of artificial insemination is heading in the future. His essay, taken from the proceedings 45th Florida Dairy Production Conference, was published by the University of Florida, IFAS Exte...
David Thorbahn, Select Sires, Inc., explains where the practise of artificial insemination is heading in the future. His essay, taken from the proceedings 45th Florida Dairy Production Conference, was published by the University of Florida, IFAS Exte...
Surface Irrigation Systems for Treating Milk House Wastewater
By Kevin A. Janni, Professor and Extension Engineer, University of Minnesota, Dairy Extension. Surface irrigation was one of four types of milk house wastewater treatment systems designed, installed and monitored on Minnesota dairy farms as part of two...
By Kevin A. Janni, Professor and Extension Engineer, University of Minnesota, Dairy Extension. Surface irrigation was one of four types of milk house wastewater treatment systems designed, installed and monitored on Minnesota dairy farms as part of two...
NADIS Veterinary Report and Forecast – December 2007
This is a monthly report from the National Animal Disease Information Service (NADIS), looking at the data collected from their UK farm inspections.
This is a monthly report from the National Animal Disease Information Service (NADIS), looking at the data collected from their UK farm inspections.
Winter Feeding Programs for Beef Cows and Calves
By Agrifax, Alberta University. Before making management decisions about feeding beef cattle and calves, producers need to answer the following questions:
By Agrifax, Alberta University. Before making management decisions about feeding beef cattle and calves, producers need to answer the following questions:
