Dairy
As the breeding season continues, the hard work will be done getting cows served and in-calf and energy intakes for embryo survival....
The majority of cows will have received their first service, meaning the focus should now be on maintaining pregnancy rates.
Dairy Technical
Breeding season is underway on the vast majority of Irish dairy farms, but once a cow is in calf doesn't mean the job is over.
Grass growth has continued to lag behind the growth rates that would be expected for this time of year.
Embryo loss can be a major cause of reproductive failure in both cows and heifers on dairy farms.
