Factors Affecting Conception Rate
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An analysis of dairy herd records to determine the cause of low reproductive efficiency usually leads to the conclusion that problems are centered in one of the following areas: breeding policy (intentionally waiting too long after calving for first service), estrous detection efficiency (missed heats), or conception rate. The challenge is to identify the factors responsible for the problem. Only then can management changes be made to improve reproductive efficiency and herd profitability.
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