What Your Calving Interval Tells You

摘要

Here's how to use this benchmark to monitor herd performance. Your cow's calving interval is a bit of a paradox. On one hand, the experts tell you to get yours down to 12 to 13 months. But if your cows are producing more than 20,000 pounds of milk, you're less likely to achieve that goal, So, what are you to do? If you find your calving interval creeping higher, don't panic. Take a look at what it is telling you about your herd -- and then take the necessary action.