6.1

Selection of bulls, use of sexed semen, feeding management of dry cows for calving ease and reduced cow and calf mortality

Level 2 - Lead Farmers

Introduction

1. You will learn about...

2. Background

3. Setting breeding objectives

4. Selecting the breed

5. Selecting the breed Cont'd...

6. Selecting the breed Cont'd...

7. Cattle breed bulls: Jersey

8. Cattle breed bulls: Holstein Friesian

9. Cattle breed bulls: Ayrshire

10. Cattle breed bulls: Boran

11. Cattle breed bulls: Brahman

12. Breeding goal influences the choice of breed

13. Choosing the right bull

14. Breeding techniques

15. Sexed semen

16. Sexed semen Cont'd...

17. Advantages and disadvantages of the breeding techniques