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Phenotypic relationships between the interval from calving to first luteal activity and fertility in a seasonal dairy production system.
Animal reproduction science - 1 Nov 2007
McNaughton L R, Sanders K M, Pryce J E, Bracefield G E, Harcourt S J, Spelman R J
Abstract excerpt
In seasonal dairy production systems a high level of reproductive performance is required to maintain a 365-day calving interval. Compared with many countries New Zealand dairy cattle are fertile, with an average calving interval of 368 days and first service conception rates of around 55%. However, fertility has been demonstrated to have declined over the past 15-years. An extended interval from calving to first...
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