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[Using the computer in processing data on reproduction in dairy herds (author's transl)].

A De Kruif, F J Klaus

    Tijdschrift Voor Diergeneeskunde
    |September 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    A new computer program helps dairy farmers manage herd reproduction by processing data on calving, oestrus, and insemination. This tool provides monthly advisories and annual fertility reports to improve herd management and efficiency.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Animal Science
    • Agricultural Technology

    Background:

    • Effective dairy herd management relies on accurate reproductive data.
    • Traditional methods of tracking reproductive cycles can be labor-intensive and prone to errors.
    • Improving reproductive efficiency is crucial for dairy farm profitability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and evaluate a computer program for processing dairy herd reproductive data.
    • To assess the program's utility in providing actionable information for herd management.
    • To determine the efficiency of the program in a large-scale field test.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a computer program to process data on calving, oestrus, insemination, and pregnancy.
    • Generation of monthly advisory lists for farmers (insemination, drying off, expected calving).

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  • Production of annual herd fertility reports, including key performance indicators.
  • Planned efficiency testing on 500 dairy cattle farms.

    • Main Results:

    • The program processes key reproductive data, including calving, oestrus, insemination, and pregnancy diagnoses.
    • Monthly advisories guide farmers on insemination, drying off, and calving schedules.
    • Annual reports offer insights into herd fertility metrics like first insemination pregnancy rate and calving-to-insemination intervals.
    • The program aims to enhance dairy farm management through data-driven insights.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed computer program offers a systematic approach to managing dairy herd reproduction.
    • It provides valuable, timely information to farmers for improved decision-making.
    • The planned large-scale test will validate the program's efficiency and practical benefits for the dairy industry.