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Long calving intervals mean re-
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Good heat detection and timely in-
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an optimal time frame of 115 days post -
calving.
Dr. David Smith of Cornell Univer-
sity suggests the following objectives
for reproductive performance:
• Calving interval: 12 to 13 months
• Days from calving to first service:
75 (maximum)
• First Service conception rate: 55%
(minimum)
• Breeding per pregnancy: less than
two
If the calving interval is too long,
you need to develop an effective heat -
detection program. Dr. Smith offers
these suggestions for improving heat -
detection efficiency:
1. Observe at least twice daily (three
times where possible). Daily turnout
from tie -stall barns is essential. If this is
a problem, turn out only cows not
checked pregnant.
2. Watch for at least 15 minutes
during each observation period (20 to 30
minutes may be needed in some situ-
ations).
3. Concentrate on the cows. Don't
combine heat detection with other
chores.
4. Observe at the right time and in
the right place; determine where and
when the most heat activity is occurring
in the herd and capitalize on this knowl-
edge.
5. Use a heat -expectancy chart.
6. Use a heat -reporting system if
more than one person is responsible for
heat detection.
7. Provide good footing. Groove/
roughen floors; turn cows out on a dry
dirt surface for best results.
8. If cows are lying clown during
heat check, stir them up.
9. Use heat -detection aids, includ-
ing prostaglandin, mount detectors,
paint stick, and hormone -treated steers,
cows, or heifers.0
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