The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) has introduced the dairy heifer synchronization protocol sheet, which outlines established synchronization protocols that may help producers improve heifer reproductive performance.
The heifer protocol sheet is intended to provide a foundation for discussion as veterinarians, consultants and dairy producers work together to make reproductive management decisions, according to DCRC.
The council does not endorse one protocol over another, nor does DCRC endorse synchronization protocols over any of the other approaches to dairy cattle reproduction.
“The heifer protocol sheet was created based on the latest research and information available to the dairy industry,” says Todd Bilby, chairman of the DCRC Education Committee.
Protocol sheets are reviewed annually by council representatives and new protocols will be included as they become validated in controlled studies.
In 211, DCRC released the dairy cow synchronization protocol sheet to help veterinarians, consultants and dairy producers more effectively manage reproductive performance on the farm. PD
—From Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council
