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.

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 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 ...

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 ...

Have you wanted to have more calves born earlier in your calving season, but did not want to deal with the increase in labor, cost and facilities to utilize estrus synchronization and artificial ...

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 ...

More and more beef cattle producers are starting to use artificial insemination (AI) to build genetics in their herds. Sandy Johnson, Kansas State University animal scientist, discusses a great AI ...