Herd fertility is the grassroots of dairy farming. We all know that the sooner cows are back in calf, the better annual milk yield and ultimately, herd profitability. Grassroots Fertility has been launched by XLVets to share fertility expertise, information and ideas because we believe the health and financial benefits of a regular fertility focus on-farm are fundamental in dairying.
The Grassroots Fertility campaign has a range of tools and information including video testimonials from six dairy farmers talking about fertility management on their farms, simple to use cost calculators, fertility articles and booklets and a map to locate where your nearest XLVet practice is.
Feel free to use our Grassroots Fertility contact e-mail if you would like to discuss your herd fertility performance with one of our XLVet member practice vets.
Grassroots Fertility Information
A handy, easy to read, fertility assessment booklet. Practical and informative, it’s an ideal tool to work through on-farm with your vet.
One easy to use spreadsheet, with four pages to help you work out your own culling rate, total fertility costs, replacement costs and your pregnancy rate.
To keep fertility on track more and more dairy farmers are asking their vet to make regular fertility visits including the seven dairy farmers in this video.
Blank versions of the fertility assessment, treatment protocols and action plan forms for you to print out and use.
This library of dairy herd fertility articles contains farmer feedback, technical knowledge and expert advice for you to read and use.
XLVets is a group of 47 practices committed to UK agriculture. Find your nearest practice here.
Regular fertility visits are key in the way that farmers manage their herd fertility, nutrition and health.
If you would like to find out more about regular veterinary fertility visits with no obligation please contact us today.
