The long, hot days of summer are a stark contrast from the cold nights of calving season. However, now is the time to start preparing for the arrival of the 2023 calf crop. August or September is a prime month for ultrasound pregnancy diagnosis of your cow herd.
Value of pregnancy detection
As many producers are thinking about culling and replacement decisions this fall, one management strategy that should be considered late summer/early fall would be pregnancy detection. The earlier a cow or heifer can be identified as pregnant or open allows managers to make decisions on keeping,…
