TTOOLS FOR IMPROVING REPRO ON DAIRY FARMS

Abstract

The studies presented in this article are part of the PTF of the Kazakhstan Ministry of Agriculture. Most consultants, when dealing with herd fertility problems, advise first setting specific goals (S), measurable (M), achievable (A), relevant (R), and time-bound (T) – SMART goals. Each farm has different assets, goals, and challenges and therefore a consultant must tailor their recommendations to the farm and avoid generalizations or textbook recommendations based on national averages. To create the standards for feeding, reproduction, and maintenance of dairy, during 2021-23 improved diets, assessed animal welfare, and reproduction data was collected monthly, the basis of the collected data in the article shows the dynamics of the fertility of cows in one of the basic farms participating in Execution of the program. By improving the conditions of feeding and maintenance, the fertility of cows had a positive dynamic. One of the important indicators is the number of calves per 100 cows from 77 calves in 2021 increased to 86 in 2023. The number of cows with an elongated dry period from 14.7% decreased to 6.3%. Pregnancy Rate increased by 2 times from 11.9% to 20.8%. The mortality rate of calves also decreased from 23.2% in 2021 to 6.7% in 2023. Introducing the system for heat detection cuts the heat detection rate coefficient, the indicator has grown to 54% from a low 23% in 2021. In general, we can conclude that by improving the level of feeding and maintenance, the fertility of the cows had positive dynamics.