Wood's team studies embryo development, nutrition impacts and lab techniques to help producers achieve better reproductive ...

NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA, Minn. — Dairy cow reproduction is a concern of every dairy producer, and was a subject highlighted at the recent 15th annual Carver County/University of Minnesota Dairy Expo.

Achieving an appropriate calcium balance in dairy cows is critical near calving, but not only to ensure a healthy transition to lactation. According to a new study, calcium added to acidified ...

Research into cow behavior during labor suggests privacy, space and familiarity may influence how cows progress through ...

There are sure signs of spring on the Canadian Prairies—snow melting, pelicans splashing down in the South Saskatchewan River, and the sight of brand-new calves taking shaky first steps in the field.

Reproductive management in dairy cattle encompasses a suite of physiological, technological and managerial interventions aimed at optimising fertility, reducing calving intervals and maintaining herd ...

The evolution of production and reproduction over the last 40 years has greatly influenced how we manage today’s dairy herds. The dairy industry’s “perfect cow” has changed dramatically over the past ...

Lysine is an essential amino acid for dairy cows, helping boost milk production when added to the diet at adequate levels. But could lysine benefit cows in other ways? A new University of Illinois ...