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Stay up to date on all things ESTROTECT™ with our informative articles on animal health and management. From industry news and trends to tips and best practices, we have you covered.
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Best of both worlds: Estrus detection aids and timed cattle breeding
Breeding cattle via artificial insemination (AI) by pairing visual estrus detection aids and timed AI protocols is a win-win. Using artificial insemination (AI) with a cattle herd doesn’t require as much time or labor as you might think. With the advent of timed breeding protocols and quality visual estrus detection aids, AI has become more…
Synchronization Protocols Create Successful Herds
ESTROTECT Ambassadors for Select Sires and ABS Global share their experience using ESTROTECT Heat Detectors with great success in synchronized AI Protocols.
Strategies For Calving 85% of Your Herd in 30 Days
We all have different reproduction management approaches, but getting calves delivered early is always a good thing!
Influence of Modified Live Vaccines on Reproductive Performance in Beef Cattle
Infectious diseases affecting reproduction can create losses all throughout the reproductive cycle, and vaccine programs should be specifically designed based on the needs of your operation to avoid outbreak.
New University of Saskatchewan Study: Estrotect Heat Detectors Play Important Role in Pregnancy per Timed AI Rates
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What is your major reproduction bottleneck? (Hoard’s Dairyman, January 10, 2017)
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Managing Heat Stress (Angus Beef Bulletin; June 2016)
As temperatures rise, producers may need to pay closer attention to their synchronization programs. Read the full article on AngusBeefBulletin.com.
Strengthening trade, investment ties with Mexico (Wis State Farmer; June 2016)
ESTROTECT™ Heat Detectors were one of the companies that exhibited at the CIGAL Dairy Trade Show in Jalisco, Mexico, which took place June 13-18, 2016. Click here to read the Wisconsin State Farmer article covering the event.
Cost of Implementing AI Technology (Drovers; June 2016)
When it comes to next year’s calf crop, many cattle producers see turning herd bulls out with their cows and heifers as the most efficient option. However, Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist encourages them to examine the costs of AI (artificial insemination) before making a final decision. Click Here to read the story on Cattlenetwork.com
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Costs of Bulls Versus AI (Drovers Magazine; April 2016)
Many cow-calf producers are asking whether AI or natural service bulls are more cost effective for their herd. Click here to read the full article on Cattlenetwork.com.