Brian Reidy: How to get the most from milk quality and herd fertility this spring

If more than 1 BCS is lost between calving and first service, then conception to first service is only 17%.

Management and feeding have a large influence on fertility in dairy and beef cows.

Management and feeding have a large influence on fertility in dairy and beef cows. In our Irish grass-based production system keeping the right quality and quantity of grass in front of cows is essential. Balancing grass according to the cow’s genetic potential will ultimately determine her production and fertility performance.

Milk protein: an indicator of the herd's energy status