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Review
. 2016 Jul;32(2):267-84.
doi: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2016.01.002.

Reproductive Systems for North American Dairy Cattle Herds

Ricardo C Chebel  1 , Eduardo S Ribeiro  2
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Reproductive Systems for North American Dairy Cattle Herds

Ricardo C Chebel et al. Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract. 2016 Jul.

Abstract

Reproductive inefficiency compromises the profitability of dairy herds and the health and longevity of individual cows. In the average dairy herd, the combination of estrus detection and ovulation synchronization protocols yields the best economic return. Genomic selection of animals is particularly profitable in situations in which little is known about their genetic potential. Biosensor systems in milking parlors may allow for the design of reproductive strategies tailored for cows according to their physiologic needs while optimizing economic return.

Keywords: Dairy cattle; Economics; Reproductive efficiency; Reproductive management.

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