Page 21 - Livestock Matters - Winter 2011

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P R A C T I C A L G U I D E
HEAT DETECTION IN
DAIRY COWS
Heat detection is crucial to the productivity and
profitability of all herds especially those relying
entirely on artificial insemination (AI). Poor or
inaccurate heat detection leads to wastage of
semen, risk of infection, and abortion if pregnant
cows are inseminated.