Publications by authors named "Slucka R"

The investigations had the aim to find out the environmental influences upon the fertility performance of 8100 heifers in a big heifers farm. The different reproductive parameters were evaluated by the help of biostatistical methods. The evaluation of the different influences showed no effect in the relation of fertility and nutrition and fertility and seasonality.

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Article Synopsis
  • The authors discuss their experiences and existing literature on managing reproduction in industrial cattle production.
  • Synchronization of estrus in heifers is currently effective, with some farms already implementing it successfully.
  • More research is needed on cow estrus synchronization and other key areas, such as calving control and pregnancy monitoring, before a comprehensive reproductive management system can be fully established.
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