Articles Tagged with ''heifer conception rate''

Benefits of estrus synchronization with A.I. or natural service

Estrus synchronization has more benefits than just a compressed calving season. It also creates more potential for heavier weaning weights and more cow longevity, among other things.

February 24, 2023

Dan Busch

Rising operating costs, global competition and societal concerns about energy and the environment have created many economic challenges for the U.S. beef industry.

Pregnancy rate or conception rate – which tool should you use?

Fertility goals determine using pregnancy rate and conception rate as tools in your reproduction program.

December 28, 2022

Adrianne Trennepohl

Today, DPR is not the only resource to gauge reproductive success of efficiency in a herd. Cow Conception Rate (CCR) was introduced in 2010 as a tool to analyze fertility.

How Deluur Future achieves 47% heifer pregnancy rate

September 15, 2021

Jaclyn De Candio

A successful breeding protocol keeps a herd at the top of its reproductive game.

Heifer growing challenges and parameters: Maximize efficiency

May 18, 2021

Alois F. Kertz

While there seems to be general agreement on the benefit of having heifers calve at 24 months of age, according to 2014 National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) data, it’s not happening.

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