The study was carried out at Agarfa ATVET College dairy farm to evaluate the reproductive performance of Holstein Friesian× Arsi and Holstein Friesian ×Boran cattle. For the study, records compiled from 1983 to 2012 at the Agarfa dairy farm were used as original data. The effects of breed, bloodlines, season and parity on the reproductive traits were evaluated. Data were analyzed using the gene...

Two trials involving a total of 39 grits were conducted to determine the effect of feeding naturally molded and Fusarium roseum inoculated corn on reproductive performance of female swine. Trial 1 involved a comparison of the reproductive performance of gilts fed control and naturally infected moldy corn. The length of estrous cycle, duration of estrus, length of gestation period, and average b...

• A calving interval of 13.5 months is an achievable goal that will produce higher daily milk yield and higher milk yield over the length of the lactation. To achieve this goal average days to first service should be <80, yearly 21-day Pregnancy Rates should average >20% and culling for reproductive failure should not exceed 10%. • Management must set standard operating procedures for all aspec...