| Beef Cattle Reproductive Cycle, Estrous Synchronization Protocols |
| Learn more about the understanding and application of estrous synchronization protocols for beef cows and heifers. This is an audio recording. |
| Dr. Temple Grandin's Web Page |
| A webpage that provides links to articles authored by Dr. Temple Grandin. Dr. Grandin has researched livestock behaviour during handling and transport, humane slaughter, the design of facilities and restraining systems. |
| Effect of Feeding Frequency on Ruminal Function and Animal Performance |
| This full text source is a bibliography of articles about feeding frequency along with a brief discussion of the positive effects on cattle of feeding more frequently. |
| Evaluating the Breeding Soundness of Beef Bulls |
| Evaluating breeding soundness of bulls is an often neglected management practice. This guide, from New Mexico State University, discusses how and when to evaluate breeding soundness. |
| Management Software Tools |
| These software tools, from The Beef Cattle Institute, are in a variety of formats and include calculators for cow/calf producers, feed lots, marketing, and nutrition. |
| Pregnancy Diagnosis for the Beef Herd |
| This web page discusses the benefits of culling nonpregnant cattle after the breeding season and how to check for pregnancy. |
| Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology of the Bull |
| This guide from University of Missouri Extension is an overview of the reproductive anatomy and physiology of the bull. |
| Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology of the Cow |
| This page discusses how a good understanding of anatomy and physiology of both the male and female is helpful in successfully managing reproduction. |
| Synchronizing Estrus and Ovulation in Cows and Heifers |
| This publication offers latest techniques for synchronizing estrus and ovulation in cows and heifers. |
| Synchronizing Estrus In Beef Cattle |
| Synchronization of estrus (heat) involves manipulating the estrous cycle of beef females so they can be bred at approximately the same time. There are several protocols available for synchronizing estrus among beef females. Traditional protocols are designed to mimic or control the corpus luteum on the ovary. New protocols have been designed to control ovulation and/or the follicular waves that occur on the ovary during the 21-day estrous cycle. |
