Management
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HEIFER MANAGEMENT - Heifer reproduction management starts before the calves are conceived and continues to the time they enter the milking herd. It arguably continues until they go back in calf for the second time - 1st calvers reproduction management success also includes the pregnancy success as a 2 year old.
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HEAT DETECTION - Oestrus detection is a very critical component of first service insemination efficiency.
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AUTOMATED HEAT DETECTION - Automated heat detection technologies may help improve heat detection efficiency as well as save on labour costs.
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SYNCHRONISATION PROTOCOLS - Hormonal protocols have been implemented into cattle reproductive management to allow heat and ovulation to be synchronised.