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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…
Evaluation of a modified GnRH-based timed-AI protocol associated with estrus detection in beef heifers inseminated with sex-selected or conventional semen
The main objective was to compare pregnancy per AI (P/AI) between sex-selected and conventional semen in cyclic beef heifers subjected to a 5-day Co-synch plus CIDR protocol and evaluated the usefulness of an estrus detection (ED) aid to identify heifers that were most likely to conceive. This study also determined if the expression of estrus…
ESTROTECT Honors the Life of Stan Lock, an AI Industry Pioneer
Sunday morning the AI Industry lost a real pioneer. Stan Lock was a real cowman that understood the science and practical aspects of breeding cattle by artificial insemination. Stan will be missed but his work will go on through his disciples.
Determine Estrous Response with ESTROTECT to Optimize Artificial Insemination Costs
If you want to target AI expenses where they will have the most impact, consider monitoring estrous response prior to fixed-time AI with proven rub-off heat detection patches from ESTROTECT.
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.