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Practical notes on dairy fertility tracking, grounded in how the record-keeping actually works.
August 24, 2026 · Dairy Vitals Team
Understanding the estrus cycle — and why detection timing matters
The dairy cow's heat cycle runs on a fairly predictable clock, but the window for catching it is short. Here's what's actually happening, and why the timing of detection is the whole game.
Read more →August 17, 2026 · Dairy Vitals Team
Why insemination and pregnancy confirmation are two separate events, not one
It's tempting to log a breeding attempt and its result as a single record. Here's why treating them as two distinct, sometimes-separately-timed facts produces a more honest record.
Read more →August 10, 2026 · Dairy Vitals Team
What a missed-heat streak actually tells you, and when to call the vet
One missed heat is usually just a missed heat. Two or more in a row is a different kind of signal. Here's how to read it.
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