Embryonic mortality reduces overall reproductive performance

01 Aug 2012

On farm visits to dairy farmers outside Ballyferritear, Co. Kerry revealed a high incidence of late embryonic death. When embryonic death occurs after 25 days it increases the length of the eostrus cycle. However one farmer expressed his delight by the scanning service, whereby his cows are given extra opportunity to settle back in calf.

Testimonials

We use Reprodoc to assess reproductive status of cows post calving, prior to breeding and for reproductive status during the breeding programme. Reprodoc fertility management programme is an excellent biomarker for the well-being of our herd.

We can assess if there are underlying stressors at various stages of the reproductive cycle.

We rely on Reprodoc to give us accurate ageing and sexing of pregnancies for when the stock bulls are running with the herd for the purpose of drying off cows and for managing cows in the close up period to calving.

David Thompson
Strabane, Co. Tyrone