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2 Reasons for Infertility
The causes of infertility are many and can be complex.
Infertility or failure to conceive and give birth to a
young one can be due to malnutrition, infections,
congenital defects, management errors and ovulatory
or hormonal imbalances in the female (Figure 1).
Figure 1 New ICT based fertility management model in private
dairy farm India as well as abroad
2.1 Herd management software programme of
commercial dairy farm
Maintenance of proper records helps in efficient
management of a dairy farm. Record keeping is
essential for evaluation of the corrective measures so
as to maximized profits. Software programme of
computer has very crucial role in dairy farm record
management. The following records has very crucial
role in dairy farm record management (Figure 2).
1) Date of birth and pedigree information (at least
parents and preferably grandparents) of the animals.
2) Records on growth
3) Reproduction records (estrus, breeding, pregnancy,
diagnosis, and calving)
4) Milk production records (daily)
5) Health and Veterinary records
6) Treatment of diseases and disorders
7) Feeding item records (daily consumption of green
fodder, straw and concentrates) estimated values
8) Periodic test of milk, fat, SNF and other quality
parameters.
Figure 2 Herd management software programme
2.2 Monitoring reproductive health at commercial
dairy farms
1) Reproduction Records/Gynecological Cards (estrus,
breeding, pregnancy, diagnosis)
2) Diagnose and record pregnancy, expected date of
parturition or
failure of conception, etc.
3) Attend parturition and post-partum complications
promptly and record.
4) Examine all heifers at the time they are expected to
attain the age and weight of puberty.
5) Record clinical findings, estrous cycles, etc. of all
the animals on ‘GYNAECOLOGICAL CARDS’
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6) Records follow up action date on ‘FORWORD
POSTING SHEET’.
7) Keep a strict watch on animals that turn
un-economic due to reproductive problems.
8) Take corrective steps in the breeding programmes if
necessary.