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Anibal Ballarotti

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What's best for your herd's reproductive performance: Estrus detection or timed A.I.?

November 8, 2021
Anibal Ballarotti
Profitability in dairy operations is directly related to reproductive performance. The results of the preferred reproductive program in the dairy farm will be used to measure essential parameters of success, for instance, decreasing replacements due to reproductive failure and increasing the number of heifers for replacement due to reproductive success.
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Seven tips to troubleshoot A.I. technician performance

July 9, 2021
Anibal Ballarotti and Jesus Berumen
Training and working with many A.I. technicians – both herdsmen, inseminators and professional inseminators – reveals common mistakes that should be avoided. The following are seven points that can make or break insemination results.
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How to uplevel your repro team

May 12, 2021
Anibal Ballarotti
A successful reproductive performance is fundamental to keep a dairy farm profitable. But how exactly can we measure repro success? Basically, this is measured by how fast we can turn nonpregnant cows into pregnant cows. The primary metric used to do this is by calculating the 21-day pregnancy rate (PR), which is defined by the total number of pregnant animals divided by the total number of eligible cows during a given time frame.
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A different look at pregnancy loss: The lost opportunity for pregnancies from technician inefficiency and inaccuracy

March 17, 2021
Anibal Ballarotti
It is very well documented that the most important parameter to be evaluated in the modern dairy operation is pregnancy rate (PR). This is defined as the percentage of eligible cows that become pregnant within a given time frame, commonly the 21-day period of the average cow’s estrous cycle.
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Before you breed that DNB cow one more time, read this

January 13, 2021
Anibal Ballarotti
A “do-not-breed” or DNB cow is a code in the dairy herd that allow managers to identify animals intended to be out of reproduction and that should leave the herd as soon as they reach the point of milk production where they are no longer able to cover costs.
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Tools to achieve higher profitability through increasing cow longevity

December 11, 2020
Anibal Ballarotti

Keeping cows in the herd longer equates to additional profits of $150 per cow, per lactation. Increasing the productive life of a dairy cow is achieved through genetic selection, management and a comfortable environment.


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5 tips for happy, loyal employees

October 13, 2020
Anibal Ballarotti

Hiring Latino immigrants in the U.S. dairy industry started in the late 1990s, according to University of Wisconsin research. Since then, the U.S. has seen an unparalleled growth rate in the Latino population.


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How to make breeding day more effective – Part 3: Set reasonable expectations for your breeder

June 17, 2020
Anibal Ballarotti

Make breeding day more effective by being mindful of the expectations you are placing on your breeding technician.


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How to make breeding day more effective – Part 2: Improve semen handling

June 15, 2020
Anibal Ballarotti
Before beginning work, check that all necessary equipment and supplies are ready. Identify potential problems before starting, as errors and fixes can waste time and compromise fertility.
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How to make breeding day more effective – Part 1: Nitrogen tank and equipment maintenance

June 5, 2020
Anibal Ballarotti
Despite being designed and built to be robust and reliable, nitrogen tanks are more fragile than they appear. They need proper, consistent care to achieve a long service life. A malfunctioning tank can compromise the semen inventory and reduce fertility of your cows.
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