More likely to successfully inseminate positive energy cows

In autumn-calving suckler herds, the breeding season has begun, or will begin soon. Just like in the dairy herd, cows need to be in ‘positive energy’ to increase the likelihood of a successful insemination.

Cows in ‘negative energy’ show poorer signs of heat, have shorter heats, and don’t go in-calf as easily.

You should know the quality of your base forage, which will be grass silage on most farms. In my travels, I often hear of farms that do not feed concentrates to their suckler-rearing calves.