Calculating pregnancy rates, calving percentage, death loss and weaning percentage as a percent of cows exposed to breeding can give insights into where management changes could improve productivity and profitability.

Cow Herd Report Card I. Measures of Performance

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Dr. Matt Hille, UNL Veterinary Pathologist, discusses history of the H5N1 virus in dairy cattle, current regulations in place and the safety of milk and meat from infected dairy cattle.

H5N1 in Dairy Cattle - Information and Update for Cattle Producers

Dr. Rick Funston discusses a protocol using prostaglandin to synchronize estrus and bull breed.

Simple Synchronization of Cows - One Injection, One Time thorugh the Chute and Bull Breed

Dr. Rick Funston highlights management practices that can support or increase the risk of early pregnancy loss.

Management Strategies for Minimizing Early Pregnancy Loss

Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead discusses how this microscopic protozoan parasite reproduces and infects calves and practices to minimize its impact to calf health.

Understanding Coccidiosis in Calves

Factors to think through when evaulating the opportunity to expand through purchasing or retaining bred females are discussed.

Cow Herd Report Card I. Measures of Performance

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