What is the perfect cow is dependent upon a variety of circumstances like
climate, feeding quality and farm system. For farmers who run their cows on
a grass-based system, fertility and efficient production, based on low-input
rations, are universal points of importance. Fertility is very important due to
the seasonal nature of this system. For optimal use of the grass, it is important
that cows get in calf every year in the same period. So, the desired calving
interval is 365 days. To help farmers breed their perfect ‘pasture cow’,
the Grassland Alliance has been launched.
