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<blockquote data-quote="Double R Ranch" data-source="post: 516239" data-attributes="member: 411"><p>We also use CIDRs. We purchased 13 new heifers last year and sync'd them all using CIDR's. Our Semen provider sells the CIDR's at $9.50 a "plug".</p><p>Out of 13 heifers Sync'd 9 took first time. Now being this was the first time using a sync program we AI'd 72 hours after the CIDR was pulled. This was what was recomended by the semen salesman. Two heifers we re-sync'd and they both came in at 24 hours after removal. Explains why they didn't take the first time. The other two heifers haven't shown signs of heat to date. Feeding them out on pasture til prices get a bit better then they will grow wheels.</p><p>I think this year we will do the same sync program but breeding on 12 hours after observed standing heat. At whatever time that may be.</p><p>Our reasoning for using a sync program is because atleast in our area a calf crop that is uniform is worth way more at sale time. We feel we will make our money back when it comes time to sell and we don't use a clean up bull. We will be using this program on our entire herd this year so hopefully it will work just as well.</p><p>In school (AI school) they talked about doing ranches that had hundreds of thousands of head of cattle. Sync'd them with CIDR's ,lute and GNRH. Pull calves for atleast 48 hours before breeding to greatly boost fertility. They (the school) and the ranchers love it! Claim it is worth every penny. Short calving season uniform calf crop to offer and less work for them to AI at a certain time.</p><p>Just my opinion. Will look forward to Sync'in my whole herd this year! Worth every penny to us!</p><p>Take care</p><p>Double R</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Double R Ranch, post: 516239, member: 411"] We also use CIDRs. We purchased 13 new heifers last year and sync'd them all using CIDR's. Our Semen provider sells the CIDR's at $9.50 a "plug". Out of 13 heifers Sync'd 9 took first time. Now being this was the first time using a sync program we AI'd 72 hours after the CIDR was pulled. This was what was recomended by the semen salesman. Two heifers we re-sync'd and they both came in at 24 hours after removal. Explains why they didn't take the first time. The other two heifers haven't shown signs of heat to date. Feeding them out on pasture til prices get a bit better then they will grow wheels. I think this year we will do the same sync program but breeding on 12 hours after observed standing heat. At whatever time that may be. Our reasoning for using a sync program is because atleast in our area a calf crop that is uniform is worth way more at sale time. We feel we will make our money back when it comes time to sell and we don't use a clean up bull. We will be using this program on our entire herd this year so hopefully it will work just as well. In school (AI school) they talked about doing ranches that had hundreds of thousands of head of cattle. Sync'd them with CIDR's ,lute and GNRH. Pull calves for atleast 48 hours before breeding to greatly boost fertility. They (the school) and the ranchers love it! Claim it is worth every penny. Short calving season uniform calf crop to offer and less work for them to AI at a certain time. Just my opinion. Will look forward to Sync'in my whole herd this year! Worth every penny to us! Take care Double R [/QUOTE]
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