Author: Juliette Albrecht
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UDDER CARE. HOW TO AVOID FROST BITE OR DAMAGE
Spring is right around the corner, but for many you are still dealing with cold and snow. Caring for a dairy cow during the winter can be a challenge, but it doesn’t need to be insurmountable! Teats chap and freeze when wind-chills are at zero and below. You may choose not to post dip at…
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Embyro Transfers
The basics of Embryo Transfer The “donor dam” is usually a high quality, registered animal. It begins with FSH (Follitropin) injections, to “super ovulate,” ending in Lutalyse, Estrumate or Estridiol to bring her into heat, followed by insemination and flushing. Recipients in my world tend to be virgin heifers, but I’ve had older cows successfully…
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BLV….Bovine Leukosis Virus…an opinion from an experienced, large dairy cattle breeder.
Juliette is a regular contributor to the Irish Dexter Cattlemen and has a FB page that she manages to help all cattle owners. https://www.facebook.com/juliette.albrecht.2025?