Fertility

On-farm tech measures semen speed and motility (May 24)

Semen testing may be of interest for producers looking for peace of mind when it comes to herd fertility. And new tech means they can...

Index builds bright future for herd fertility (Feb 24)

The genetics of dairy-cow fertility has undergone a transformation since the early 2000s. Geneticist Marco Winters predicts the UK herd...

Breeding key to improving sustainability (Feb 23)

Challenging traditional approaches, to find ways to improve efficiency, profitability and sustainability, was the theme of this year’s...

Genomic measure can help limit inbreeding (Feb 23)

Producers have sought to limit inbreeding for many years, and now there is an additional tool to help limit its harmful effects. We spoke...

Fertility focus key to herd efficiency (Feb 23)

Good herd reproductive performance depends on close attention to detail from transition-cow management and nutrition through to semen...

Fertility improvements drive herd performance (Nov/Dec 22)

Changes to winter rations have seen one Welsh herd’s fertility performance improve, as well as an increase in milk yields. Coupled with a...

Milk test streamlines fertility management (Oct 2021)

Using a milk-sample test to confirm pregnancy is proving highly accurate, and it’s also helping to improve fertility management on one ...

Breeding for productivity – and the planet (Sept 2021)

Two new genetic indexes are set to help producers breed more efficient and environmentally-friendly cows. And they’re set to play a key...

Genomics – a need-to-know guide (May 2021)

Genomics is a term that producers will be familiar with, particularly when it comes to selecting young sires. But this alone provides...