We have a team approach to fertility management and encourage our clients to have regular visits with the vet of their choice to help in achieving fertility targets.
All vets involved in routine fertility work are experienced in ultrasound scanning but believe that herd fertility management does not start and finish at the back end of a cow and requires a thorough assessment of the unit as a whole business enterprise.
Teamwork
A significant impact on fertility statistics will be gained by the consistent involvement of all members of your team, in combination with the skills of your vet. Together we can improve oestrus detection, reduce the number of days from calving to conception, increase pregnancy rate and thereby increase your margins and overall profitability.
Management Tools
Off farm our main fertility management tool is Interherd, a specialist computer fertility management program that has replaced the DAISY system. Data is recorded on farm in the same manner and is combined with NMR data to allow a more thorough analysis of herd performance, generation of day to day management information, and the bureau service allows in depth disease level analysis and costings. Recent developments allow data from CIS recorded dairy herds to be integrated into Interherd analysis as well. We are currently using the Herd Companion site of NMR for benchmarking performance of herd Key Performance Indicators between herds of similar size and production. The next stage is to start target setting for improvement of KPIs using a whole farm team approach incorporating farm staff and other on farm advisors in the programme.
Troubleshooting
In the event of fertility problems we are able to carry out a full investigation involving:
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Analysis of records and recording system
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Environmental assessment
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Observation of AI technique
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Blood sampling if required
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Full written report
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Follow up discussion on farm
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Training of farm personnel
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Continued regular monitoring of records
The Bull
We have the necessary skills and equipment to carry out a full reproductive examination on your bull, including semen examination. Following a thorough assessment of performance we can help you to ensure he is working to his potential.
In an emergency please telephone (01793) 522483 (24hrs).
Drove Veterinary Hospital, 252 Croft Road, Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 4RW.
