Dr. Todd Bilby Discusses: Where can Producers Find Extra Points of Preg Rates? (Sponsored Podcast)

Dr. Todd Bilby Discusses: Where can Producers Find Extra Points of Preg Rates? (Sponsored Podcast)

Author: Progressive Dairy editors December 12, 2024 Duration: 10:25

It’s the big question. And the one Dr. Todd Bilby is asked most often. What can a dairy do to boost repro efficiency?

In this Progressive Dairy sponsorcast, listen in as Dr. Bilby, Merck Animal Health Director of Dairy Technical Services, discusses his repro philosophy and what solutions move margins. Episode highlights include:

  • Using technology to increase hormone effectiveness
  • Comparing prostaglandin products
  • Management decisions that matter most

This episode is sponsored by Merck Animal Health.

With identification, monitoring and biopharma products fully integrated in one portfolio, Merck Animal Health offers the only true full-solution approach in the dairy industry. Which means you get the tools you need to eliminate guesswork, solve specific problems, let cows be cows and put more milk in the tank. It’s the way you want to work, working better than ever before. Learn more about this unique approach to dairy at M-Power-Dairy.com.


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