A dairy cow’s voluntary waiting period, the time after calving until breeding, is a flurry of internal activity, writes Steve Pavelski. He asserts the voluntary waiting period should be considered a preparation period. The article is a good resource to share and discuss with dairy producers.
Source: Progressive Dairy, September 5, 2024. Link.
The most profitable voluntary waiting period has been found to be less than 70 days, but it is still profitable as long as it is greater than 42 days.”