Kristen Gaddis, PhD, dispels a myth and shares the results of applied genetics in the selection of dairy cows in U.S. herds over the last two or more decades.
Dairy geneticists, producers, veterinarians and other advisers have all rallied to improve the fertility of U.S. dairy cows. Continued emphasis to enhance reproduction makes sense from the perspective of animal welfare, dairy farm profitability and enhanced sustainability.
Source: Progressive Dairy, April 25, 2023. Link.