9.00pm - Thursday 31st July 2025 3,420

In today's video, we are diving into our synchronization protocol we used this breeding season in partnership with Merck Animal Health. We will cover the reasons to use cattle synchronization and artificial insemination (AI) and how it has made a positive impact on our own family owned and operated farm in Southwest Minnesota.

0:00-0:46 - Introduction
0:47-1:24 - The protocol we utilize
1:25-4:01 - Synchronization protocol overview
4:02-5:12 - Benefits of synchronizing cattle at breeding
5:13-5:49 - ESTRUMATE® (cloprostenol injection) & FERTAGYL® (gonadorelin) thoughts
5:50-6:26 - Other keys to reproductive success
6:27-7:01 - Safety overview
7:02-7:23 - Final thoughts
7:24-8:02 - Important safety information

By using synchronization protocols, we’re able to:
✔ Achieve a tighter calving window
✔ Produce a more uniform calf crop at weaning
✔ Improve herd management and labor efficiency

Whether you're a seasoned rancher or just learning about reproductive tools in beef cattle, this video breaks down how technology and planning during breeding can make positive impacts on a cow-calf operation.

Learn more about @merckanimalhealthcattle5903 here: https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/species/cattle/products/cattle-reproduction?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=paid+social&utm_campaign=influencerandreaflemming&utm_content=video

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