But those bison have settled into the park so well that when calving season concludes this year, their population will be closer to 100.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/bison-repopulation-alberta-1.6856433?cmp=rss

“In addition to producing high quality, nutritious milk, Darren is lowering his emissions through calving at 2 years old, the use of Low Emission Slurry Spreading techniques, an efficient breeding programme and nutrient management.”

Source: https://www.farminglife.com/business/bessbrook-dairy-farm-showcases-sustainability-efforts-4360961

Joe and his two sons Daryl and Alvin milk 95 cows on an all-year-round calving system.

Source: https://www.farminglife.com/business/dale-farms-cream-of-the-crop-celebrated-at-the-balmoral-milk-quality-awards-4147612

NOAA estimates that over 80% of right whales have been entangled in fishing gear at least once, though their numbers are also dwindling because of ship strikes and low calving rates.

Source: https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/05/07/hope-vs-rope-will-technology-save-the-whales-and-maines-lobster-industry/

Of course, some folks solve the problem by calving later in the spring, but that means they have to wean later in the year.

Source: https://www.farmanddairy.com/columns/country-problems-require-country-solutions/760571.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=country-problems-require-country-solutions

South Dakota State University specialists say calving cameras come in various specifications to meet most needs.

Source: https://www.farmprogress.com/calving/tech-can-make-calving-season-easier

The Inuit and the wildlife they depend on here share a tightly intertwined habitat – including the summer calving ground of 50,000 Ahiak caribou and polar bear denning areas.

Source: https://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2023/1211/Indigenous-Guardians-protect-their-culture-of-cold-in-a-heating-world?icid=rss

This leads to deteriorating health, stunted growth and lower reproductive success, including delayed calving and calves with lower probabilities of survival.

Source: https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/business-environment/environment/4100248/can-st-andrews-university-project-help-save-critically-endangered-whales-from-north-atlantic-wind-farms/

“We stay away from the period six to seven weeks before calving – right before they undergo additional stress.”

Source: https://countryfolks.com/new-cattle-disease-baffles-farmer/

"When BETSY sees an animal that's calving, she'll send a text message to the producer," she says.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-news/bovine-ai-alberta-cattle-rancher-says-technology-helps-save-time-and-money-8028318

With cows, since they are less prone to calving difficulty, she said some producers may prefer to take more risks with a lower accuracy sire who is often younger or a natural service sire.

Source: https://www.farmanddairy.com/news/geneticist-explains-data-use-in-herd-mating-selections/785288.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=geneticist-explains-data-use-in-herd-mating-selections