Estrus synchronization programs are an effective reproductive-management tool. But they also have disadvantages. They require significant labor and scheduling commitments and can be costly.

There are a lot of advantages to having the majority of your calf crop born in the first 21 to 30 days of the calving season. Not the least of these is early-born calves wean 35 to 50 pounds heavier ...

As breeding season approaches, farmers and ranchers may want to consider utilizing estrus synchronization in their natural service breeding programs. “Most individuals do not realize that ...

There are several benefits of estrus synchronization of beef cows. Regardless of when your calving season occurs, manipulating the reproductive process of your cow herd can result in shorter breeding ...

The popular estrus synchronization planner for beef cattle is now available in an online, phone application format. First available years ago through the Beef Reproduction Task Force as a for-purchase ...

ST. PAUL -- The University of Minnesota Beef Team is offering an "Estrus Synch Planner'' on CD. The Synch Planner is a user-friendly Excel spreadsheet designed to customize your breeding schedule ...

No matter when you calve, controlling the breeding and the subsequent calving season has many benefits. For example: - A shortened calving season provides producers a better opportunity to offer ...

FARGO - Artificial insemination has the potential to increase calf crop uniformity and weaning weight, reduce birth weight and calving difficulty, shorten the calving season and even produce calves of ...

Producers that are wanting to improve the genetic makeup of their beef herds very often turn to artificial insemination (AI) as a tool to accomplish that goal. Many times, these producers have very ...

While some breeders are content to let Mother Nature decide when a mare's body is ready for pregnancy, others take a more proactive approach. There are many reasons why an owner might seek closer ...