COLBY, Kan. – The Beef Reproduction Task Force and the University of Georgia will host the 2024 Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Workshop in Athens, GA on Sept. 4-5. The meeting will be held at the Classic Center, 300 N Thomas St, Athens, GA. Continue reading “Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Workshop In Athens, GA Sept. 4-5”
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How Does Estrus Synchronization Work?
Sandy Johnson, extension beef specialist, Colby
As we go through each breeding season, questions arise about changes, intentional or otherwise, regarding various synchronization protocols. What if I gave X rather than Y, or did something on day W rather than day Z; will it matter? In order to understand how estrus synchronization works and the importance of what happens in each step, a basic understanding of the tools used and how they influence the components of the estrous cycle is needed. Continue reading “How Does Estrus Synchronization Work?”
Is Newer Better? The 7 & 7 Synch Protocol
By Sandy Johnson, extension beef specialist, Colby
Twenty plus years ago, when ovulation synchronization protocols first produced industry acceptable pregnancy rates from a single fixed time insemination there was concern if the three handlings needed would still be viewed as too much hassle. The 2017 NAHMS survey shows use of AI trending up compared to earlier surveys, especially in herds sizes of 200 or more and in the Central region. Now after years of good success, would a protocol with an additional handling be worth it? The level of “hassle” for an AI program differs for each operation based on several factors but includes facilities and labor and perhaps attitude towards working cows. This article reviews data from synchronization protocols using 3 or 4 handlings. Continue reading “Is Newer Better? The 7 & 7 Synch Protocol”
Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Workshop in San Antonio, TX, Aug. 30 – 31
The Beef Reproduction Task Force and Texas A & M University will host the 2022 Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Workshop in San Antonio, TX on Aug. 30-31. The meeting will be held at the Westin San Antonio Riverwalk, 420 S Market Street, San Antonio, TX. Continue reading “Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Workshop in San Antonio, TX, Aug. 30 – 31”
2021 Virtual Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle
Registration is now open for the 2021 Virtual Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle meeting scheduled for September 15-17. There is no cost to participate however, preregistration is required. Continue reading “2021 Virtual Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle”
Estrus Synchronization Planner Makes AI Planning Easier
By Sandy Johnson, Extension Beef Specialist, Colby
Increasingly producers are taking advantage of the benefits of artificial insemination (AI) made more successful and more convenient to apply with the current protocols available for synchronization of estrus and ovulation. Optimal reproductive performance relies on good year-round management. However, the best managed cows won’t respond if errors are made in implementing a synchronization system. A tool called the Estrus Synchronization Planner was designed to help producers correctly execute synchronization protocols to achieve the best possible response.
The Estrus Synchronization Planner is an Excel based program that steps users through protocol selection based on inputs of the type of cattle, amount of heat detection desired and the breeding date and time. Continue reading “Estrus Synchronization Planner Makes AI Planning Easier”
Access workshop materials from Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle meeting
Over 200 cattlemen, industry representatives and academia interested in increasing the reproductive efficiency of beef cattle gathered at the Ruidoso Convention Center, Ruidoso, N.M., for the 2018 Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle symposium Aug. 29-30.
The newsroom at the meeting website (appliedreprostrategies.com) provides summaries of the presentations, proceedings, audio and slides from the various speakers. Each presentation was shared via Facebook live on the Beef Reproduction Task Force Facebook page and the Angus Journal’s Facebook page. Take advantage of these great resources to sharpen your skills on your own time schedule.
