Listen "What actions between calving and mating can improve in-calf rates? | Ep. 83"
Episode Synopsis
How can your actions during calving impact success at mating? In this episode of Talking Dairy, we talk about reproduction and look at what actions during calving can impact success at mating time. We’re joined by Katrina Roberts, Herd Health Vet at Anexa Veterinary Services, InCalf training provider and the 2024 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year, and Rex Butterworth, a Waikato dairy farm owner and rural real estate agent. Katrina discusses the herd fertility cake concept and what the key ingredients are to focus on between calving and mating. Rex shares how applying these principles has improved his farm's in-calf rates and productivity with great results.For more information, visit:Reproduction and mating - DairyNZ | DairyNZInCalf Training - DairyNZ | DairyNZFind out more about the herd fertility cake concept in The InCalf book: the-incalf-book.pdf (dairynz.co.nz)Have feedback or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] Connect with DairyNZ Stay up to date with advice, latest research, tools and resources. Read, browse, scroll, listen, or be there in person. Visit dairynz.co.nz/get-connected
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