During the service period, the cow needs to rest. Proper maintenance and increased nutrition will restore the cow in the shortest possible time. Feeds with added vitamins and minerals will help produce female sex hormones. The first mating will lead the animal to a new pregnancy. If the cow does not become pregnant the first time, this indicates a reduction in the ovulation period. The cattle are tested and the service period is extended.
What is the service period for cows?
The physiological cycle of any animal includes a phase of the service period.This is a time for rest for the cow, recuperation after calving, and preparation for future pregnancy. Modern livestock breeders have come to the conclusion that the service period for cows lasts from 60 to 95 days. If the heifer does not become pregnant after this, then she goes into the barren category. Such an animal is not capable of bearing a calf and producing milk. After 4 months of inactivity, the heifer's health is in danger. The animal breeder's profit decreases.
Not all farmers adhere to these deadlines. Many livestock breeders believe that a cow can recover in 50 days. Each animal has its own readiness of the reproductive system for new offspring. Many heifers produce sex hormones faster. The first heat after calving brings a new pregnancy. But there are breeders who allow the cow to recover within 120 days.
Factors influencing duration
The main factor influencing the further reproduction of the cattle herd is adequate nutrition. A weakened animal's body needs a supply of nutrients. The fat content of milk increases due to the animal's own resources. Therefore, the cow’s daily diet is enriched with feed mixtures. A lack of important substances for the body can lead to miscarriage.
An increase in milk yield in a dairy cow indicates a lack of sex hormones, which is fraught with exhaustion and loss of the ability to bear offspring. Factors to consider:
- Nutrition. A gradual increase in feed will prepare the animal for pregnancy. Hay and fresh grass are natural vitamins that will give the cow a supply of energy.
- Maintenance and care. The cow needs a clean, dry room, regular cleaning of the pen, and routine disinfection.The heifer needs daily walking during the warm season. In winter, the cow is fed hay and grass. Unfavorable living conditions lead to diseases and decreased reproductive function.
- Milking. A properly organized milking process and periodic udder massage help the cattle to recover.
How to restore sexual function
After the birth of a calf, cattle experience a decrease in fertility. To get out of the pathological condition, it is necessary to individually calculate the service period for each cow. High-quality food with high calorie content does not always help. It is necessary to follow a strict feeding schedule by the hour and calculate the exact amount of feed.
A cow eats about 2.5 kilograms of dry feed per day. This is not enough for the normal function of female sex hormones. Livestock breeders are trying to increase the volume to 4.5 kilograms per day. This can be achieved in 3-3.5 months. The cow's appetite is stimulated by increasing the amount of feed. Mineral salt blocks offered to the heifer maintain energy balance.
Possible deviations from normal values
The intercalving period is the cycle between calvings of an animal. The period is 365-369 days. Many livestock farmers deviate from accepted indicators. It is believed that the cycle should not exceed accepted norms. Young individuals and highly productive animals require an increase in the dry period. Thanks to this, the body recovers faster, and reproductive function is preserved for many years.
Reducing the service period will increase the offspring and bring additional income to farmers, but will negatively affect the gestation of the calf and the condition of the heifer during lactation.
The animal may lose its ability to reproduce and become infertile. To quickly nourish the body with important components, they resort to liquid energy feeds. The microelements and vitamins contained in them will restore balance.
Diet during this period
Good feed, specially designed for cows during this period, are expensive. Livestock farmers who use them receive detailed instructions with an hourly feeding schedule.
Experts advise replacing regular feed with high-quality compound feed by half. Foreign livestock breeders increase their number to 60%, but they do this not constantly, but from time to time.
The cow's diet should include the following products:
- Fresh grass. Hay is not a substitute for grass; it contains few beneficial substances. Therefore, hay is an additive and not a mandatory component.
- Hay. In winter, hay is a source of vitamins and minerals.
- Roots. Substances that will help a cow gain strength faster are found in beets, potatoes, turnips and carrots.
- Cereals, bran and cake.
- Cereals.
- Silage.
- Corn.
Nutrition enriched with minerals
Mineral nutrition helps stimulate the appetite of livestock and rehabilitate the animal. Essential Minerals:
- Phosphorus restores ovarian function and has a beneficial effect on estrus. Monocalcium phosphate and DPP are used.
- Sodium will allow the cow to regain its previous strength. In combination with phosphorus it gives a positive effect.
- Calcium.
Proper care of the animal and following the recommendations will help reduce the service period and reduce the risk of negative consequences to a minimum.
