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Fertility and forced culls: What farmers need to know

Figures from the latest Kingshay Dairy Costings report show why it is so important to focus on fertility and conception efficiencies to reduce the number of forced culls

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Semen should be analysed to ensure it contains enough viable sperm for a successful conception.
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Semen should be analysed to ensure it contains enough viable sperm for a successful conception.

Drawing on data from herds using the Kingshay Dairy Manager service, the Kingshay Dairy Costings report showed 37% of cows leaving the herd in 2024-25 were selected or voluntary culls, while 63% were forced....

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