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pd+ Section 6 - Managing heat detection

Published 13 August 09

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Managing heat detection

• Establishing the importance of first service policy
• Understanding the hormonal control of oestrus (heat)
• Optimising and observing oestrus behaviour
• Improving heat detection practice.

Objective: To ensure the best possible expression and observation of oestrus.

Challenge: Critically assess your current heat detection performance and practice. Identify key areas for attention and implement a practical improvement programme to address them.