By Allen Bridges, Ph.D., University of Minnesota Beef Team
Rather than discussing the numerous protocols available for
synchronizing estrus in beef cattle, this article will focus on the
categories of synchronization protocols, pharmaceutical products
available, and basic principles of estrous synchronization
protocols.
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