THE timing of calving, as well as the duration of the calving period are often pivotal in the overall efficiency of a typical southern, or more closely-managed northern breeding program.
The weeks leading up to calving as well as the calving period characterised by the highest nutritional demands made by breeding herd throughout the year.
Managing this period is one where producers focus is often on pressing issues associated with managing cow condition score, providing adequate nutrition, and then undertaking the process of supervising calving and ensuring the welfare of calving females…
