TO DO Suckler cow, fertility and management
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Which factor is key to achieving profitability in cattle production?

  • Carcass quality
  • Variable costs (correct)
  • Cow fertility
  • Weaning weight

    • Which of the following can be a future pressure on cattle producers?

  • Brexit (correct)
  • Increased suckler herd production
  • Restricted breeding season
  • Good herd health

    • What is the most sensitive measure of cow performance that directly influences profit?

  • Overall PR
  • Calving rate
  • Weaning rate (correct)
  • Median calving date

    • What is the equation to calculate the number of days it takes for a cow to get pregnant after calving?

    <p>$3rd\ pp\ oestrus\ -\ 60%$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation to calculate the number of days it takes for a cow to have its first post-partum oestrus?

    <p>$1st\ pp\ oestrus\ -\ 20%$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation to calculate the number of days it takes for a cow to have its third post-partum oestrus?

    <p>$3rd\ pp\ oestrus\ +\ 60%$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation to calculate the number of days it takes for a cow to have one calf in a year?

    <p>$365\ -\ 82$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation to calculate the number of days it takes for a cow to have one calf in a year, taking into account the gestation period?

    <p>$365\ -\ 283$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation to calculate the number of days it takes for a cow to get pregnant after calving, considering the gestation period?

    <p>$1st\ pp\ oestrus\ +\ 20%$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation to calculate the number of days it takes for a cow to have its first post-partum oestrus, considering the gestation period?

    <p>$1st\ pp\ oestrus\ -\ 20%$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors influences the selection of replacements for heifer management?

    <p>Age at first calving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended age at first calving for heifers?

    <p>2 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended time for calving in relation to the planning start of calving (PSC) for a herd with extra time before next breeding?

    <p>3-4 weeks before PSC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to restrict the breeding/calving period to 6 weeks?

    <p>To reduce pathogen exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential risk associated with late calving in the first year?

    <p>Reduced future fertility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do later born calves have an increased mortality risk according to the text?

    <p>Higher exposure to pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management practice can help reduce peri-parturient problems in cows?

    <p>Managing body condition score (BCS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended bull confirmation target for cows?

    <p>E-R confirmation and 1 to 4 Litres fat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average cost to keep a bull per year?

    <p>£1600</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management practice involves triple oestrus synchrony and artificial insemination (AI)?

    <p>Tight calving period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an advantage of using AI in cattle breeding?

    <p>Avoids keeping bull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main issues related to beef cow nutrition?

    <p>Energy or Protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trace element deficiency can cause delayed puberty, anoestrus, and poor pregnancy rates in cows?

    <p>Copper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin deficiency can result in prolonged follicular phase and poor corpus luteum function in cows?

    <p>Vitamin A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trace element deficiency can cause retained fetal membranes and calf mortality in cows?

    <p>Selenium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin deficiency can affect calcium metabolism and uterine involution in cows?

    <p>Vitamin D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an advantage of using AI in cattle breeding?

    <p>Avoids keeping bull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main issues related to beef cow nutrition?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trace element deficiency can cause delayed puberty, anoestrus, and poor pregnancy rates in cows?

    <p>Copper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin deficiency can result in prolonged follicular phase and poor corpus luteum function in cows?

    <p>Vitamin A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can be a future pressure on cattle producers?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended age at first calving for heifers?

    <p>18 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body condition score is recommended for mature cows during calving?

    <p>2.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal body condition score for 1st and 2nd calvers during calving?

    <p>3.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much body condition score gain is recommended for spring-calvers over the summer leading to the diet in the first 3 months of housing?

    <p>0.5 - 1 BCS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equivalent body weight gain for weaning 1 month earlier?

    <p>50 - 75 kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for managing feed costs?

    <p>Grouping cows based on BCS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main cost savings identified in the text?

    <p>Higher output &amp; lower replacement costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the strategies mentioned for managing feed costs?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the factors mentioned for managing lactation in cows?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management practice can help reduce feed costs for cattle producers?

    <p>Implementing rotational grazing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the factors that differentiate top cattle producers from others?

    <p>Higher number of cows scanned in calf per 100 cows to bull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main cost savings for cattle producers?

    <p>Depreciation and labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor to consider when managing lactation in cows?

    <p>Stage, BCS, and age</p> Signup and view all the answers

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