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The effect of body condition, feed level and temporary calf separation on the post-partum anoestrous period and LH and FSH levels in beef cows

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 November 2017

I.A. Wright ,
A.J.F. Russel ,
T.K. Whyte  and
A.J. McBean
I.A. Wright
Affiliation:
Hill Farming Research Organisation, Bush Estate, Penicuik, Midlothian EH26 OPY
A.J.F. Russel
Affiliation:
Hill Farming Research Organisation, Bush Estate, Penicuik, Midlothian EH26 OPY
T.K. Whyte
Affiliation:
Hill Farming Research Organisation, Bush Estate, Penicuik, Midlothian EH26 OPY
A.J. McBean
Affiliation:
Hill Farming Research Organisation, Bush Estate, Penicuik, Midlothian EH26 OPY
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Compared with other species of farm livestock the reproductive performance of beef cows is poor. Mating and calving periods are frequently extended to avoid having a large proportion of barren Cows. vs. For example the ‘average’ MLC recorded herd has a calving period of over 4months. This makes management of beef cow herds difficult and has a deleterious effect on biological efficiency and profitability.

One of the major limitations to improvement of reproductive efficiency in beef cattle is the extended post-partum anoestrus. Beef cows have longer post-partum anoestrous periods than dairy cows. In one study of three different herds (Peters and Riley, 1982) the mean length of the anovulatory period ranged from 24 to 88 days.

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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production (1972) , Volume 1987 , March 1987 , pp. 26
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Production 1997

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