You likely have heard of or already are implementing strategic breeding in your dairy herd through use of beef genetics, but the elephant (or beef-cross calf) in the room is this: What beef genetics should you be using?
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Dann Brady is co-owner of Blondin Sires Inc. and has served as sales and marketing manager for the past eight years at Ferme Blondin.
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Have you chosen to put your breeding strategy in high gear? If so, that means beef semen may be a part of your genetic planning process.
A 10-year study from the University of Minnesota indicates cows from a specific crossbreeding rotation generated as much as 13% more daily profit than their purebred Holstein herdmates.
Taking steps to positively impact the dairy cow reproduction system is always a smart economic move. One of those steps is managing inflammation related to calving.
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