A comparison of estrus synchronization with Syncro-Mate-B® to natural service

Authors

C. Middleton
T. Brink
G. Kiracofe
J. Brethour
R. Negus

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1985; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 85-319-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 470; Beef; Estrus; Synchronization

Abstract

Conception rates and subsequent calving dates were compared between cows synchronized with Syncro-Mate-B® and inseminated by appointment and nonsynchronized cows bred by natural service. Average conception date was seven days earlier in the synchronized cows.

Recommended Citation

Middleton, C.; Brink, T.; Kiracofe, G.; Brethour, J.; and Negus, R. (1985) "A comparison of estrus synchronization with Syncro-Mate-B® to natural service," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2452