http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/enhanced_reproduction_technologies RSS Feed for Enhanced Reproduction Technologies en-us Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:52:20 GMT http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/enhanced_reproduction_technologies/Fast-forward-EPDs-accuracy-values---126261803.html Adding DNA information to the American Angus Association® National Cattle Evaluation helps improve the dependability of expected progeny differences (EPD), which is reflected in increased accuracy values. But the question is, how much? And what’s this improvement worth? http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/enhanced_reproduction_technologies/troubleshooting_cattle_reproductive_problems_132182683.html For a cow-calf operation, good reproductive rates are critical to operational success and profitability. It is generally expected that each breeding age female in the herd produces a healthy calf each year and successfully raises each calf until a planned weaning time. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/enhanced_reproduction_technologies/cyclicity-and-reproductive-success-113984259.html Pfizer Animal Health offers these suggestions to getting and keeping dairy cows cycling for reproductive success. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/enhanced_reproduction_technologies/reproductive-strategies-symposium-meeting-113900609.html The North Central Region Bovine Reproduction Task Force will join forces with several other institutions this fall to host intensive workshops on reproductive strategies for beef cattle. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/enhanced_reproduction_technologies/symposium-offers-help-for-reproductive-success-meetings-113903679.html New methods and technologies to control and improve reproductive success in beef cattle is the focus of the “Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Symposium” scheduled for Sept. 1-2, 2004. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/enhanced_reproduction_technologies/bvdv-vaccination-and-reproductive-infections-113985214.html Reproductive disease resulting from BVDV infections has a major impact on the reproductive efficiency. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/enhanced_reproduction_technologies/csu-reproductive-symposium-dec-2-3-113920879.html This year’s Robert Taylor Memorial Symposium at Colorado State University will focus on new methods and technologies to control and improve reproductive success in beef cattle. The http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/enhanced_reproduction_technologies/fat-supplements-for-reproduction-114070964.html Adequate energy is a key nutritional requirement for reproductive efficiency in beef cows. University of Nebraska Beef Specialist Ivan Rush notes that producers typically supplement cows with grain as an energy source, but fat could be a cost-effective alternative. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/enhanced_reproduction_technologies/express-vaccine-expands-reproductive-protection-114567749.html Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. introduces a vaccine that steps beyond conventional reproductive protection. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/enhanced_reproduction_technologies/Quick-Tips-Cull-reproductive-losses-121099264.html A comprehensive reproductive vaccination program could mean more calves, profits