CHOOSING a breeding method often comes down to economics as much as in practical application. However, the choice many people make is based on the notion of how much it costs to produce a calf.
While much attention is given to this metric, it’s important not to overlook the principal purpose of breeding. That is to produce as many live calves as possibly in the most cost-effective and productively efficient manner as possible.
The recent reader discussion sparked by last week’s Beef Central article on Fixed Time AI highlights the importance of firstly making valid comparisons…