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Striving for Improvements in Reproductive Performance

Sandy Johnson, extension beef specialist, Colby

Producers know the importance of reproductive performance to the bottom line. Those who use artificial insemination (my type of AI) want to maximize the number of AI-sired calves.  This raises the question: what are reasonable expectations for AI and season-long pregnancy rates? While industry-wide data on fertility is limited, several pieces of information shed light on this question. Continue reading “Striving for Improvements in Reproductive Performance”