There is a real risk that lame cows end up empty after  breeding

Teagasc dairy lameness advice 

May is the most important month of the year for breeding activity in the dairy herd. File Picture. 

In the spring-calving dairy herd, May is the most important month of the year for breeding activity.

To achieve the best expression of heat, and the best conception rates, we need to do everything we can to ensure cows are in good body condition, and their feed requirements are met.