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2023 Cattlemen’S Day Full Report, Liz Boyle
2023 Cattlemen’S Day Full Report, Liz Boyle
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
This report includes research conducted in 2022 on beef cattle management, reproduction, nutrition, and meat science conducted at Kansas State University.
Optimizing Reproductive Performance In The Goat Herd, Dahlia O'Brien, Stephen Wildeus
Optimizing Reproductive Performance In The Goat Herd, Dahlia O'Brien, Stephen Wildeus
Professional Agricultural Workers Journal
Abstract
Reproductive efficiency impacts pregnancy rates, kidding/lambing frequency and number of offspring available for market each year. To enhance reproductive performance, consider breed, selection, nutrition and health, and understand basic female and male reproduction. Proper ration formulation and feeding promotes reproductive function and leads to more offspring. Selecting the highest performing females while culling unproductive does increases reproductive rates. Diseases affect the reproduction and survival of kids, so adopting disease prevention strategies including routine vaccinations and deworming protocols that promote good herd health is necessary. Understanding male and female reproduction are critical in managing puberty, minimizing the effects of seasonality …