Three ways to maximize estrus detection for dairy herds

  • March 13th, 2023

Rapid genetic progress in the dairy industry ties to profitability, and profitability is often determined by longevity. A dairy heifer does not pay for herself until her second lactation, says Jeffrey Stevenson, professor emeritus of bovine reproductive physiology at Kansas…

Estrus detection made easy with breeding indicator patches

  • November 19th, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Wyatt Bechtel, Filament wbechtel@filamentag.com, 608-720-1792 Images for download: https://bit.ly/399WZag Reproductive decisions, determining heifer cyclicity and breeding problem cows are just a few reasons to detect estrus with breeding indicator patches. SPRING VALLEY, Wis. [October 12, 2021]…

Preparing replacement heifers for the long run

  • May 27th, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Wyatt Bechtel, Filament wbechtel@filamentag.com, 608-720-1792 Images for download: https://bit.ly/2K33vTS Knowing when heifers have started cycling is key to future reproductive success. SPRING VALLEY, Wis. [April 15, 2020] – The ability to get replacement heifers bred and…

ESTROTECT Honors the Life of Stan Lock, an AI Industry Pioneer

  • July 10th, 2018
Sunday morning the AI Industry lost a real pioneer. Stan Lock was a real cowman that understood the science and practical aspects of breeding cattle by artificial insemination. Stan will be missed but his work will go on through his disciples.