Reproductive Problems
A term that describes a cow who needs major assistance during birth that may result in the death of her or her calf
What is dystocia?
This essential nutrient that can be found in high-quality forages and grains is crucial for maintaining a cow’s reproductive health by supporting ovulation and embryo development
What is Protein?
This period of time, lasting roughly 12 to 18 hours, is when a cow is bred
What is Estrus? (Standing Heat)
To combat the impacts of inbreeding, farmers often do this, which involves introducing new genetics from other breeds
What is Cross Breeding?
A bacterial infection that causes abortions of fetuses, birth of weak calves, and poor fertility and conception rates
What is Brucellosis?
This needs to be balanced carefully during the transition period of cows. Improper amounts can negatively impact their reproductive health
What is Energy?
This term refers to the period following calving during which a cow is open, typically lasting around 60 days
What is the Voluntary Waiting Period?
High producers and fresh cows can be difficult to breed because of this
What is Poor BCS?
A virus that can cause abortions or deformed and weak calves at birth. Surviving calves will live with the virus and pass it on
What is BVD?
Deficiency in this mineral results in poor conception rates and increased risk of retained placenta
What is Selenium?
This hormone-based method is used to synchronize ovulation and improve conception rates in dairy herds
What is Ovsynch?
High levels of inbreeding can cause these issues, which continuing to increase in the dairy industry
What is (name one): Low fertlity, deformities and abnormalities, poor milk production?