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bp0005rdr1 | Overview of Ruminant Reproduction Problems | REDR2002

Reproductive challenges facing the cattle industry at the beginning of the 21st century

Sheldon IM , Dobson H

The aim of this review is to pinpoint the areas that require further research for greatest impact to improve the efficiency of dairy and beef production. Increased knowledge about the principal causes of reduced fertility is essential. Increases in milk yield have been at the expense of reduced fertility in dairy cows and although diet has a major impact, the precise interaction between nutrition and reproduction still needs to be characterized in both beef and dairy cows. Fur...