Reproduction

• Taking Advantage of Estrus Expression in Fixed-Time Artificial Insemination

  Pedro Fontes

  January 18, 2022

  

  Dr. Pedro L. P. Fontes – Reproductive Physiologist As we approach the upcoming breeding season, cattle producers are starting to plan their breeding programs for this spring. While estrus synchronization can eliminate the need for estrus detection, identifying females in estrus can help cattle producers further explore the benefits of artificial insemination and embryo transfer.…

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• Adding Value to the Calf Crop Through Reproductive Technology

  Pedro Fontes

  October 5, 2021

  

  Pedro L. P. Fontes – Reproductive Physiologist – Cow-calf producers have traditionally struggled to capture value when marketing calves with superior genetics for terminal traits. However, today, this scenario is changing. Cattlemen that produce genetically superior calves that will perform well in the feedlot and produce superior carcasses can take advantage of value-based marketing opportunities…

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