Comparison of the effect of a CIDR-Select Synch versus a long-term CIDR based AI protocol on reproductive performance in multiparous dairy cows in Swiss dairy farms

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Synchronization programs have become standard in the dairy industry in many countries. In Switzerland, these programs are not routinely used for groups of cows, but predominantly as a therapy for individual problem cows. The objectiv...

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Main Authors: Rudolph Jürn, Bruckmaier Rupert M, Kasimanickam Ramanathan, Steiner Adrian, Kirchhofer Marc, Hüsler Jürg, Hirsbrunner Gaby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/9/1/151