Breeding and Fertility

CAFRE has conducted investigations into a number of fertility-related technologies listed below.  The findings of some of these have been incorporated into a farmer training course, the Dairy Herd Fertility Challenge, delivered by local CAFRE Dairying Development Advisers.

Financial impact of dairy sire selection

Impact of voluntary waiting period and heat detection on calving index

Financial return from time spent on heat detection

21-day diaries as heat detection aids, Circular breeding boards, Herd management software, Tail painting, Pressure strips (Kamars/bovine beacons), Teaser bulls, Pedometers, Secondary signs of heat, Milk progesterone testing kits.

Triple fertility synchronisation programme