A herd fertility programme for dairy cattle and computerized data processing

Authors: de Kruif A, Akabwai D
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 26, Issue 8, pp 202, 207-208, Aug 1978
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cattle, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject Terms: Information systems/technology, Reproduction, Reproduction - female, Reproduction - male
Article class: Scientific Article

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Abstract: The data involved, and the steps taken, in establishing a fertility control programme are discussed. The incorporation of this fertility control programme into a computer programme is described. This involves the processing of data on reproduction (on calving, oestrus, insemination and pregnancy diagnosis) by computer system. This programme is designed to provide the dairy farmers with information to facilitate herd management. Thus, each month the farmer is sent an advisory list stating which cows should be inseminated, which should be dried off, and those expected to calve. In addition, he will receive a bi-annual report on the fertility status of his herd. Among others, the following terms are listed: the pregnancy rate after first insemination, the interval between parturition and first insemination, the interval between parturition and conception, the number of inseminations per conception and the number of cows culled through failure to conceive. The initial results and advantages of operating such a programme are given.

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