Articles in Adobe Acrobat format require the Acrobat plug-in for your browser. Genetics Australia has available a number of mating management and heat synchronisation aids that will help achieve a controlled calving pattern. A controlled calving pattern is one of the key factors affecting farm productivity under seasonal dairying conditions. Heat synchronisation is a useful management tool for artificial breeding programs.
Strategies involve artificial control of the oestrus cycle of the cow through the use of drugs.
Benefits include reduced labour input, tighter control over calving intervals, greater control over mating and the ability to match calving to pasture growth patterns. Information on mating management and heat synchronisation is available here by clicking the relevant topic below. Ask to speak to one of our advisors on heat synchronisation and mating management.