Choosing an Estrous Synchronization Program for Replacement Beef Heifers
Allen Bridges, Scott Lake, Ron Lemenager, Matt Claeys, Patrick Gunn, Kyle Culp , Purdue Beef Team, Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University
Of the many estrous synchronization and artificial insemination (AI) programs available for use in beef heifers, two programs deliver more acceptable AI pregnancy rates. This publication shows a comparison between two of those programs: CIDR Select and the 5-day CO-Synch + CIDR. Information presented will help a producer choose between the two AI programs.