“Reproduction is incredibly important because we rely on getting a calf every 12 to 13 months from our dairy cows,” said Mark van der List, DVM, Boehringer Ingelheim. “We not only want our cows to ...

The evolution of production and reproduction over the last 40 years has greatly influenced how we manage today’s dairy herds. The dairy industry’s “perfect cow” has changed dramatically over the past ...

“Young animals which are still growing need to be fed well for them to perform. Farmers must ensure the cows have good body weight because most thin cows tend to be infertile,” the reports suggest.

NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA, Minn. — Dairy cow reproduction is a concern of every dairy producer, and was a subject highlighted at the recent 15th annual Carver County/University of Minnesota Dairy Expo.

But it all starts with dogs and their wild cousins, which are definitive hosts for neospora. After a dog eats infected ...