The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) recognized 24 dairies for reaching exceptional reproduction achievements. These dairies received Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze in DCRC’s Excellence in Dairy Reproduction Awards program during the group’s annual meeting, held Nov. 10-12. The dairies excel at reproductive efficiency, fertility and well-implemented management procedures. Among those receiving platinum recognition is Davis Family Farm from Darlington, Wisconsin.
In addition to the six Platinum winners, there were six Gold, six Silver and six Bronze winners ( Wisconsin winners listed below). Ninety-nine nominations came from five countries, 13 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. Farms were nominated by dairy professionals who serve the dairy industry, such as veterinarians, extension specialists and artificial insemination and pharmaceutical company representatives.
Gold
Cottonwood Dairy, LLC, South Wayne, Wis.
Mar-Bec Dairy LLC, Mondovi, Wis.
Silver
Evergreen Dairy Resort, Antigo, Wis.
Bronze
Darlington Ridge Farms, Darlington, Wis.
Kutz Dairy, LLC, Jefferson, Wis.
Maple Ridge Business LLC, Stratford, Wis.
This awards program recognizes dairy producers whose herds excel in getting cows safe in calf. DCRC’s Excellence in Dairy Cattle Reproduction judges considered many criteria when reviewing finalists’ applications, including pregnancy rate, voluntary waiting period, interbreeding intervals, heat detection, conception rate, value of reproduction and culling rate.
The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council is focused on bringing together all sectors of the dairy industry – producers, consultants, academia and allied industry professionals – for improved reproductive performance. DCRC provides an unprecedented opportunity for all groups to work together to take dairy cattle reproduction to the next level.
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