Using AI calving-ease bulls on replacement heifers
Date
2012-10-04
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Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station
Abstract
For maximal genetic progress in a dairy, proven AI sires should be selected to use on replacement heifers. To minimize problems at calving, these sires should be selected from bulls that are breed average or better for calving ease.
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Dairy, Artificial Insemination (AI), Calving-ease, Replacement heifers