Trich, or the more scientific name Trichomoniasis, is a severe economic problem for cattle producers. Some of the problems it can cause are a reduced calf crop and lower weaning weights. It can cause this because it makes your breeding cows infertile and possibly causes a more extended breeding season.
But not to worry, all is not lost. Trichomoniasis may seem like a devastating disease, but you can do things to prevent it from showing up. You can take steps to prevent Trich from even showing up in the first place. To that end, here are a few things you should consider:
There are many articles that discuss ways to increase your cow’s fertility in order to increase your profits out there. While many of them make valid points and have scientific facts to back them up, they usually involve increasing input costs as well. A little increase in your input costs can be handled when the markets are good, but what happens when the prices for cows goes down (as they will do)? Here are some tips to increase reproduction rates without breaking the bank.
