The aim of this study is to determine the effect of first-calving age (FCA) on yield parameters and productive life in dairy farms using a robotic milking system in Turkey. The cows (n=1579) were divided into five groups (24, 25, 26, 27, 28months and above FCA. The average milk ...
Melissa:Okay, that's good to know. Don't put the yearlings in, but maybe some of our big. I got one herd boss Angus right now. She probably would do okay. Okay, good to know. Part of me is like, some of my Scottish Highlands, they're due to start calving in August and Septe...
Cows have a wider midsection from calving, and their shoulders are not rounded. Instead, their shoulders are more angular. Lastly, they will have udders and prominent teats that are not seen on steers. Thus, telling these two animals apart is simple. Steer vs Cow: Age By definition, steers...
Why are nutritional needs different for heifers and cows? Heifers need nutrients to support growth and development, while cows need nutrition that supports lactation and recovery post-calving. 5 What is the lifespan of a cow on a dairy farm? The productive lifespan of a dairy cow on a far...
My family has raised cattle for over 100 years, we've mostly been into Herefords but have got into Angus in the last 40 years and Wagyu more recently. Some other posters have answered lot. Angus are relatively easy to raise. They're hardy, good calving ease, decent mothers, good milkers...
What is post partum anoestrus interval? Managing the Postpartum Interval After calving, cows go through postpartum anestrus, a period in which cows do not experience estrous cycles. ... This process (uterine involution) is completed inapproximately 20 to 40 days following calvingif no complication...
Factors affecting calving interval (CI) in double-muscled Belgian Blue (DMBB) beef cows were investigated with regard to the BW yield (BWY) of the cow–calf pair, using 834 CI records from 386 females with parities 1 to 6. The effect of parity and CI on BWY was also studied. Cow–ca...
The complete uterine prolapseis most common at calving. This is when the uterus is completely expelled out behind the cow, and can hang down to the hocks when standing. This condition can be life threatening for the cow, and the uterus must be cleaned and reinserted as quickly as possible...
Associations between milk protein percentage and reproductive performance in Holstein-Friesian cows in seasonal-calving dairy herds The InCalf Project included a large, prospective, observational field study that described the reproductive performance of 29,462 dairy cows in 168 herds t... J Fahey,JM...
Bovine colostrum is promoted to “boost the immune system,” but did it reduce upper respiratory symptoms when taken during fall and winter? See what a new study showed in our article about thehealth benefits of bovine colostrum. Also see:Do any supplements help prevent...