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Reevaluating Artificial Insemination in Today’s Cattle Market

By Pedro Fontes

Estrus synchronization and artificial insemination have been around for decades, but their value for commercial cow-calf operations is often underestimated. When properly implemented, these tools can reshape reproductive efficiency and, consequently, profitability. Synchronization tightens the calving window, resulting in a more uniform calf crop and heavier weaning weights. Getting more cows bred early in the season also results more pounds of calf weaned per cow exposed, which is a critical driver of herd productivity.

Source : osu.edu

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