Usage of BCS for reproduction management in Holstein cows

VACEK, M. & KUBEŠOVÁ, M.. Využití BCS při řízení reprodukce u holštýnských krav. Metodika, Praha Uhříněves: Výzkumný ústav živočišné výroby, v.v.i., 2009, 15 s. 978-80-7403-050-5
VÝZKUMNÝ ÚSTAV ŽIVOČIŠNÉ VÝROBY, v.v.i. V UHŘÍNĚVSI. Usage of BCS for reproduction management in Holstein cows. Authors: VACEK, Mojmír and KUBEŠOVÁ, Marta.. Česká republika. Certifikovaná metodika 978-80-7403-050-5. 2009-12-16.
Year2009
CathegoryMethodologies and software
No. of pages15
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Abstract

The Methodology is based on results from evaluation of chnges of BCS after calving and conception cuccess in Holstein cows. More expressive heat manifestation was observed in cows with lower decrease of BCS after calving. The conception ability was stronger connected with the change of BCS during the short period foregoing the 1st service than with the body condition at calving or its overall loss during the interval from calving to the 1st service. Therefore it is suitable to evaluate body condition every cows estrus and to decided doing AI according to an antecedent change of body condition.