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Published on: July 8, 2020
Reproductive Systems for North American Dairy Cattle Herds
Ricardo C Chebel1, Eduardo S Ribeiro2
1Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida, 2030 Shealy Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA; Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, 2030 Shealy Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA.
Abstract:
Reproductive inefficiency compromises the profitability of dairy herds and the health and longevity of individual cows. In the average dairy herd, the combination of estrus detection and ovulation synchronization protocols yields the best economic return. Genomic selection of animals is particularly profitable in situations in which little is known about their genetic potential. Biosensor systems in milking parlors may allow for the design of reproductive strategies tailored for cows according to their physiologic needs while optimizing economic return.
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