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DairyTalk 507: Fertility Starts Before Calving: Why Reproductive Problems Begin Earlier Than Expected - by Helmut Demmelhuber
This podcast episode is based on a technical article examining reproduction as a key driver of profitability in dairy operations. The discussion highlights that reproductive success begins long before insemination, with critical influences arising during the dry period and transition phase. The article explores how metabolic health, nutrition, and calving management affect oocyte quality and ultimately determine fertility outcomes. It also emphasizes pregnancy rate as a powerful performance indicator because it combines both heat detection efficiency and conception success. The broader…
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