Synchronisation

SYNCHRONISATION BENEFITS

• Minimum Heat Detection needed
• Allows you to batch calve
• More even batch of animals to manage at housing and grazing
• Reduces the need for additional bulls
• Cost effective
• Select sires for individual cows or heifers

IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER

• Results can be variable
• Good handling facilities are essential
• Plan ahead and discuss with your Veterinarian and AI Services Technician
• Adequate calving pens are needed
• Herd health and nutrition
• Other variables could have negative impacts (e.g. weather)
• Days between calving and A. I. +42 days
• Body Condition Score
• Previous calving difficulty
• Poor temperament of animals

Contact your local AI Technician or Breeding Specialist for more details.  See the back cover for contact phone numbers for advice.