Synchronizing estrus in beef heifers

Authors

G. Heersche
G.H. Kiracofe
R.M. McKee
D.G. Morrison

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1975; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station); 230; Beef; Synchronization; Melengestrol acetate; Prostaglandin; Fertility

Abstract

Estrous synchronization would benefit the cattle industry. Successful methods are not commercially available, so new compounds and treatment procedures are being tested. Treatment with melengestrol acetate, prostaglandin, or luteining releasing factor resulted in unsuccessful synchronization and lowered fertility. Successful synchronization and 63.2% first service conception followed syncro-mate B, PGF2, and LRF.

Recommended Citation

Heersche, G.; Kiracofe, G.H.; McKee, R.M.; and Morrison, D.G. (1975) "Synchronizing estrus in beef heifers," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2741