bovine
Calf Development and Foetal Growth
Rearing calves from newborns to replacement heifers or for sale can be a challenging and rewarding experience. Producers around the world do their best to maximise growth and health whilst ensuring proper development in their calves. But that is only half of the story. By the time a calf takes its first breath, it has …
Cystic Ovarian Disease
What is Cystic Ovarian Disease in cattle? Cystic ovarian disease (COD) is a major problem associated with poor fertility in dairy cattle. Reportedly, from 6 to 19% of dairy cows develop cysts, however it is possible that the incidence of the disease is as high as 60%, as many heifers which develop ovarian cysts recover …
