heat detection
Artificial Insemination (AI) of Dairy Cattle
What is Artificial Insemination (AI)? Artificial Insemination, or AI, is the process of deliberate fertilisation of a female animal, by a human operator, using previously collected semen. It has been practised in many different species all over the world for over 60 years, from cows and other livestock, to dogs and horses. Some captive breeding …
Cows in Heat: The Bovine Oestrous Cycle
What is the oestrous cycle? The oestrous cycle is a series of changes that a female animal’s body goes through to prepare for fertilisation and pregnancy. These changes, both behavioural and physiological, are driven by hormonal fluctuations. Understanding how cows go into and out of heat is vital for the modern dairy farmer. What does …
