A few weeks ago, I started a series featuring biotechnology tools used in cattle herds across the country. David and Jennifer Heim are friends of mine and own a dairy farm in northeast Kansas. The Heims milk 85-100 Holstein cows and raise their heifer calves as replacements. They also raise corn, soybeans, hay, and other forages, mostly … Continue reading Artificial Insemination Goals for Dairy Farmers | Biotechnology in Cattle
Artificial Insemination and Biotechnology in Cattle
As a part of my effort to share more information about biotechnology as it relates to cattle reproduction, this post will address the artificial insemination process we use when breeding cattle. Please leave any questions it may bring to mind in the comments section below or submit a direct message via the contact form on … Continue reading Artificial Insemination and Biotechnology in Cattle
Biotechnology and Cattle Reproduction | Ask a Farmer
Most folks get to share "Peanut" photos of their kids, so I figure it's only fair I get to share one from our cows During the month of April, my schedule is jam packed and I'm finding myself on the road nearly every day. It's breeding season for our cattle in Tennessee and it's the … Continue reading Biotechnology and Cattle Reproduction | Ask a Farmer
Bull Semen Collection and Ohio Select Sires
This month I checked another state off the list as I traveled to Columbus, Ohio for a work trip. We were there for a "Think Tank" meeting with some of the best reproductive physiologists in the academic world of cattle in the U.S. Along with this meeting, we had the opportunity to tour the Select … Continue reading Bull Semen Collection and Ohio Select Sires
Learning Something New: Artificial Insemination
It's a 3 hour drive back to the house, across the Tennessee River and on highways unknown. Maybe it's enough time for my fingers to thaw and feet to warm. After standing in the cold barn with snow cover all day, I'm mighty glad to remember the thermals and thick socks. I learned a new piece … Continue reading Learning Something New: Artificial Insemination