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Reproduction

  • Transition Cow Examinations

    Brad Heins, DVM & Emmanuel Rollin DVM

    CREDIT: Penn State University. Dairy Cows Sitting In Barn on Straw

    Brad Heins, DVM, MFAM, Clinical Assistant Professor, Beef Production Medicine,  706-542-4312/bheins@uga.edu Emmanuel Rollin, DVM, MFAM, Clinical Associate Professor, Dairy Production Medicine, 706-202-7821/Emmanuel@uga.edu Department of Population Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens GA With the significant demands placed on cows prior to calving and the onset of lactation, it is vital that the dairy manager…

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  • The Value of a Resynch

    Jillian Bohlen

    line graph showing the estrous cycle of the cow with two follicular waves.

    Dr. Jillian Bohlen, Associate Professor and Dairy Extension Specialist | 706-542-9108 | jfain@uga.edu Resynchronizing cattle is an effective way to shorten the breeding interval and reduce days open. However, resynch programs remain one of the least evaluated components of reproductive management. They are often understudied in the literature and lack the precision achieved with presynchronization…

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