Introduction
This Beef & Dairy Cattle Gestation and Calving Date Calculator is intended to help producers quickly determine gestation length and expected calving dates for Artificial Insemination (AI) and natural service breeding.
The calculator contains four sections:
- Breeding Date Calculator
- Date to Breed for Desired Calving Date
- Breeding Dates Based on Beginning Calving Season and Length
- Calving Date and Breeding Cycle
Notes
version 1.0 Spring 2024
Results generated by this calculator are only as good as the accuracy of the information entered by the user.
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Credits
The Beef & Dairy Cattle Gestation and Calving Date Calculator was prepared by Ryan Sterry, UW Madison Division of Extension Agriculture Agent, with guidance from Amanda Cauffman and Bill Halfman UW- Madison Division of Extension.
An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, IX and American with Disabilities (ADA) requirements.
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Evaluating the calving season
Planning Ahead for Newborn Calf Processing
Postpartum management of beef cows
Target Age and Weight When Breeding Beef Heifers
