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ESTRUS SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEMS: GnRH

D.J. Kesler, Marika Constantaras

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Development of methods to manipulate the estrous cycle so that all cows are in estrus during a short, predefined period (synchronized estrus) while maintaining normal fertility has been a difficult goal to achieve, but has resulted in the creation of valuable synchronization protocols that are available to producers today. Although implementation of estrus synchronization and AI will improve the profitability of beef operations, no more than 3 to 5% of all beef operations in the U.S. utilize the technology (Patterson et. al., 2001). The major barriers to utilization of estrus synchronization and AI are time and labor (Kesler, 2003).

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Development of methods to manipulate the estrous cycle so that all cows are in estrus during a short, predefined period (synchronized estrus) while maintaining normal fertility has been a difficult goal to achieve, but has resulted in the creation of valuable synchronization protocols that are available to producers today. Although implementation of estrus synchronization and AI will improve the profitability of beef operations, no more than 3 to 5% of all beef operations in the U.S. utilize the technology (Patterson et. al., 2001). The major barriers to utilization of estrus synchronization and AI are time and labor (Kesler, 2003).

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Development of methods to manipulate the estrous cycle so that all cows are in estrus during a short, predefined period (synchronized estrus) while maintaining normal fertility has been a difficult goal to achieve, but has resulted in the creation of valuable synchronization protocols that are available to producers today. Although implementation of estrus synchronization and AI will improve the profitability of beef operations, no more than 3 to 5% of all beef operations in the U.S. utilize the technology (Patterson et. al., 2001). The major barriers to utilization of estrus synchronization and AI are time and labor (Kesler, 2003).

Key concepts: Estrous cycle, Estrus synchronization, Synchronization (alternating current), Profitability index, Computer science, Business, Agricultural science, Artificial insemination

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