However, the total time to complete
the synchronization program can be as long as 33 days when utilizing
a 14 day CIDR insert. Reducing the time between CIDR removal
and GnRH dosing from 12 days to 2 days could shorten the program
duration by 10 days and potentially make it more attractive for use by
producers. The objective of this experiment was to characterize the
response after treatment with a 14-day CIDR insert followed by the
GnRH dosing either 2 days or 12 days after CIDR removal followed
by a PGF2
α injection 1 week after GnRH dosing in postpartum
suckled beef cows.