The profitability of any business is crucial, and livestock production is no different. With most revenue originating from the sale of calves produced, retaining non-pregnant cows in a cow-calf operation is difficult to justify. Therefore, late-summer is traditionally pregnancy detection season.
Consider options for pregnancy diagnosis in beef cattle
The best method of pregnancy checking in cattle will depend on the desired timing of detection after breeding, the labor required, the availability of trained professionals and what information is needed for the management system.
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