How to keep cows in breeding period
2025-08-02 12:22:18
During the breeding period, which typically occurs between 12 to 24 months of age for reserve cattle, maintaining steady weight gain is crucial to achieving optimal fertility rates. Specifically, it's important to ensure consistent growth for 30 days before and after breeding. This helps enhance estrus expression and prepares the cow’s body for successful pregnancy. In a well-managed rearing system, the timing of sexual maturity, breeding, and calving is determined by the animal’s physical development rather than just its age. With proper management, it’s possible for reserve cattle to calve at 24 months.
To achieve this, the goal is for the cattle to become pregnant by 15 months of age. To do so, the first mating opportunity should be introduced at 12 months, and non-pregnant animals should be bred again over the next 90 days. During this time, there are approximately 4.5 estrus cycles, offering multiple breeding chances.
Proper preparation is essential for successful mating. The breeding date should be planned several months in advance. Observing and recording estrus events is key to predicting future cycles and identifying any issues with poor estrus behavior. This allows for timely intervention, preventing delays in breeding and ensuring that each cow reaches reproductive maturity on schedule.
From the moment of breeding until delivery, feeding and management must be precise. This ensures both the healthy development of the fetus and the mother’s overall condition, while also minimizing excessive fat accumulation in areas like the udder and birth canal. Proper nutrition and care during this critical period are vital for long-term productivity and the health of both the cow and calf.
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