Bolus data on a computer screen shows the temperature change every time an animal drinks water, as seen in the top chart, and a spike in activity typical of an estrus alert.  |  Photo supplied by Susan Markus

Research looks for ways to assess heifer fertility

Project uses bolus technology to help identify the factors that producers could look for when acquiring replacements

A researcher wants to save cow-calf producers time and money by finding better ways for them to choose the best replacement heifers for their operations. “We want to know if we can assess something — some traits, some indicator — earlier in the season instead of having to wait until you turn them out with […] Read more

A lot of research has gone into the fertility of bulls, given their genetic importance. However, researchers at Lakeland College are trying to offer farmers deeper insight into their breeding programs by looking at the predictive analysis of heifers. | File photo

Alta. fertility study focuses on heifers

Researchers look for the most effective and inexpensive ways cattle producers can select heifers for natural insemination

Breeding cattle for the commercial market can be a real crap shoot. A lot of research has gone into the fertility of bulls, given their genetic importance. However, researchers at Lakeland College are trying to offer farmers deeper insight into their breeding programs by looking at the predictive analysis of heifers. Through the Precision Ranching […] Read more