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Estrus Synchronization Protocols for Natural Service

Daniella Heredia, Angela Gonella-Diaza, andKalyn Waters


Release Date: 3/17/2025

DOI: 10.32473/edis-an396-2025

Agriculture

Abstract

This publication is intended for producers interested in improving the reproductive efficiency and performance of their cows. This publication explains the process of estrus synchronization and the protocols that can be used for natural service synchronization. Written by Daniella Heredia, Angela Gonella-Diaza, and Kalyn Waters, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, February 2025.

About this Publication

This document is AN396, one of a series of the Department of Animal Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date February 2025. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2025 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

How to Cite

Heredia, D., Gonella-Diaza, A., & Waters, K. (2025). Estrus Synchronization Protocols for Natural Service. EDIS, 2025(2). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-an396-2025

Authors

Daniella Heredia
Daniella Heredia
staff
University of Florida

biological scientist, M.S., UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center

Angela Gonella-Diaza
Angela Gonella-Diaza
Specialist
University of Florida

assistant professor, DVM, MSc., Ph.D., reproductive physiology, Department of Animal Sciences, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center, Marianna, FL

Kalyn Waters
Kalyn Waters
County agent
University of Florida

county Extension director and Extension agent IV, UF/IFAS Extension Holmes County, Bonifay, FL

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