Reproduction





Nation's top reproduction herds


Round Table: They stick to the reproductive basics New!
Additional questions from Round Table: They stick to the reproductive basics New!

Synchonization programs


The ins and outs of synch programs
To presynch or not to presynch
Ultrasynch - a simpler program to breed cows
What's the best timed A.I. program?
Ovsynch goes double
A new, more effective presynch?
Improving reproduction through research

Breeding


We can now find the best immune systems
No little things in A.I. breeding
It just takes one sperm
Bulls don't do it better
We can effectively synch heifer ovulation
Late ovulators can become difficult breeders
Boosting preg rates pays multiple dividends

Heifer Breeding


Heifer timed A.I. may benefit average heat detectors
Multiple options to consider when breeding heifers

Controlled internal drug release (CIDR) applications


Multiple options to consider when breeding heifers
Improving reproduction through research
What's the best timed A.I. program?
Back to basics: Heat detection is still the best tool for getting cows pregnant!

Heat Detection


Seven musts for getting cows bred
New technology improves heat detection rates
We can all become better heat detectors
No more chalking or injecting
Back to basics: Heat detection is still the best tool for getting cows pregnant!
What makes great repro programs work?

Feeding for Reproduction


Do fats improve conception rates?

Fertility


Ketosis can be a reproduction buster
New!
Round Table: They stick to the reproductive basics New!
Tight window: seasonal calving's lynch pin
Good health leads to ovulation
New options to get cows safe in calf
Eleven truths about ovarian cysts
Is fertility really declining?
Metritis costs us a bundle
Focus on critical bottlenecks when troubleshooting repro
Reproductive failure is the number one reason for involuntary culling
Dealing with abortions can be frustrating
Do bulls really differ in fertility?
Getting a handle on metritis

Sex-sorted semen


Sexed semen usage varies greatly
Sexed semen remains a useful option
Dystocia and stillbirth compared
Stillbirth and twinning patterns seen with sex-sorted semen
Why they use sexed semen
More heifers and more thoughts on sexed semen
Heifer A.I. gets research focus

Calving


Dystocia takes a toll on calves New
Is it coming head or feet first?
Are you ready for a special delivery?
This is no average calving

An Overview


Be it resolved
A.I. Breeding 101
A.I. opened the door to reproductive science
Synch protocol sheets now available