
Farming
How retained placentas can affect breeding
Retained placentas are a relatively common occurrence during the calving season, which can in turn affect the upcoming breeding season. A retained placenta is when a cow or heifer fails to expel their afterbirth within 24 hours post-parturition or after calving. We often see it in cows that have difficult calvings, especially in those who […] The post How retained placentas can affect breeding appeared first on Agriland.ie.