If intakes are restricted or the cows are on poor pastures there is a higher chance of cows repeating, resulting in later calving next year and reduced income. Where there is a problem with repeats or infertility, advice should be sought from a veterinary surgeon. As the season progresses body condition score should rise to 3.0. Adequate grass must be available after calving. During the mating period cows need adequate supplies of minerals, which must be high in phosphorus.
Copper also has an effect on fertility.
If problems persist ask your veterinary surgeon to do a blood profile or examine the cows. Remember adequate mating records and frequent daily observations are essential to identify cows in heat. Cows which do not hold to two services or are not seen bulling will need to be checked. Creep feeding Under conditions where grass is scarce or of poor quality, creep feeding can make a significant contribution towards calf growth from July onwards. Such feeders should be put in now so that all the calves get used to going into them.