Monitoring Fertility Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of key performance indicators?
A
- Demonstrate efficiency to stay in business
- Show good animal health and welfare
- Use industry agreed measures
- Provide a “benchmark group” to compare clients ad motivate improvement
2
Q
What should you assess on farm?
A
- Animals =
- BODY CONDITION SCORE
- Type of cow
- Cleanliness
- Building / environment
- People =
- Capabilities
- Motivation
- Needs from you
3
Q
What is submission rate?
A
- No. animals served / No. Eligible / 3 week cycle
4
Q
What is conception rate?
A
- % pregnant of those served
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5
Q
What are eligible animals?
A
All animals after earliest service date who have not yet been served
