Cattle Breeding Season Sees High Pregnancy Rate

 

The cattle breeding station is one of the main instruments of the cattleman to increase the number of animals on the property. The pregnancy rate isn't always good enough to produce enough calves to justify the time and money invested.

If you need to correct this problem and increase the births on your property this season, we will point out here what you need to do so that you stop making mistakes and have results not only by reaching the birth goal, but that these calves are more heavy.

Calendar A breeding season with a high pregnancy rate

Between October and February is a good time to establish the breeding season, as it lasts about three months.

The first reason is the abundance of pastures, as the rains are high during these months. In addition to water, heat and natural light favor the development of pasture with better quality. In addition to prioritizing nutrition during pregnancy, it also supports breastfeeding.

Secondly, calves are born in a drier climate, with less chance of diseases such as parasite infections. Because newborns have a weakened immune system, umbilical cord healing and breastfeeding are preferred at this time.

Why Cattle Station Project?

Planning the breeding season increases pregnancy rates. When the bull lives freely with the cows, calves are born at all times of the year, without going through a proper nutritional protocol, other than a bull body score evaluation.

When they are not physically fit to produce a new animal, pregnancy cannot occur or when it does, problems such as retained placenta and bovine dystocia are more likely to affect cows.

Breeding bulls also deserve this plan to get through the rest period.

Also, when they are born in batches, these newborn calves are much easier to handle. Implementation and visits to maternal pastures, monitoring the use of colostrum, pesticides, vaccines, navel treatments, and other measures will be done in a group, improving productivity.

For a very well-planned deal, rely on the cattle-friendly agenda model:

Important things to know for a successful breeding season

The better the result, the more pure the animals' genes are;

The management of sows and bulls needs to be done all year round with a focus on reproduction, even if the breeding season lasts three months;

Organize the feeding of the sows well, even after they are weaned, so that the next time they give birth, they have enough energy. Also, make sure that the bulls don't mount their own daughters. For the replacement of new bulls, you should do the andrological evaluation.

Feeding and nutrition of the breeders is one of the key points for a good pregnancy rate, in addition to producing larger calves;

Feeding and nutrition are important for a good pregnancy rate and larger calves. Before mating, perform body score analysis to identify breeding cows who need more nutrition.

How to prevent the untimely death of calves

It is necessary for the sow to have a high reproductive rate;

ability to mother;

Colostrum must be given to the animal within the first 12 hours of its life;

Environments that are clean and free of mud, trash, and parasites where the calves are right after they are born;