Beef System Protocols
"High Risk" Cows
MGA¨- Select
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-Maximizes total pregnancy rate
-'Jump starts' anestrous cows
-Tightens synchrony of estrus
-Eliminates most early heats
-Recommended for 2-yr-olds and other "high risk" cows

Time: 37 days
Labor: Feeding and 3 times in the chute
Heat Detection: 4 Days
Injections: 2 times

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Mature Cows
Select Synch
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-Easily administered
-lnseminate only those detected
-Excellent system if accurate heat detection is available
-lnduces some anestrous cows
-Relatively low cost
Time: 12 days
Labor: 3 times in the chute
Heat Detection: 6 Days
Injections: 2 or 3 times
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Mature Cows
Short Term MGA¨- Select
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-Eliminates most early heats
-'Jump starts' anestrous cows
-Short term treatment
-Minimal heat detection
-Excellent choice for late calvers
Time: 10 days
Labor: Feed and 3 times in the chute
Heat Detection: 1 Day
Injections: 2 or 3 times
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Mature Cows
Co-Synch
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-Allows for fixed-time breeding
-No heat detection needed
-Most labor and time efficient
-Breed at 48-64 hrs. after PGF
Time: 9 days
Labor: 3 times in the chute
Heat Detection: None
Injections: 3 times
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Heifers Only
MGA¨-PGF
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-Proven system for heifers
-High response rate
-Excellent conception rates
-Tight synchrony of estrus
-Time A.I. at 72 hrs. after PGF if heat detection is not an option
Time: 37 days
Labor: Feed and 2 times in the chute
Heat Detection: 4 days
Injections: 1 time
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