Reproduction
Publications and Articles

Purdue Publications

Artificial Insemination	Heat Detection	Heat Synchronization
Ovarian Cysts	Postpartum Physiology	Reproduction Management

Page was updated on 10/15/07

Purdue Publications

• Estrus Detection in Farm Animals (Purdue University)
• Ovarian Cysts in Dairy Cattle (Purdue University)
• Parturition in Livestock (Purdue University)

Artificial Insemination

• Artificial Insemination Breeding Chute (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Artificial Insemination in Dairy Cattle (University of Florida)
• Artificial Insemination Sires Differ in Semen Fertility (University of Tennessee)
• Artificial Insemination Technique (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Benefits of Artificial Insemination and Estrus-Synchronization of Dairy Heifers (University of Kentucky)
• Best Semen Use Policy:  Buy It and Use It (Virginia Tech)
• Common Problems with AI Technique (Virginia Tech)
• Considerations for Storing and Handling Frozen Semen (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Dairy Reproductive Management Using Artificial Insemination (University of Arkansas)
• Estimate Relative Conception Rate of AI Sires (Virginia Tech)
• A Guide to Successful A.I. (Kansas State University)
• Heat Detection Aids for Dairy and Beef A.I. (Oklahoma State University)
• Heat Detection, Natural Service and Artificial Insemination (Babcock Institute, University of Wisconsin)
• New Fertility Tests for Bulls (University of Illinois)
• Proper Semen Handling Improves Conception Rates of Dairy Cows (New Mexico State University)
• Proper Semen Handling Techniques (Virginia Tech)
• Semen Handling Errors All Add Up (Virginia Tech)
• Semen Handling Prior to Thawing (Virginia Tech)
• Ten Steps of Proper Semen Handling (Virginia Tech)
• Thinking Ahead About Sexed Semen (Virginia Tech)
• Use an AI Sire as the Cleanup Bull (University of Kentucky)
• What Should Your AI Conception Rate Be? (Virginia Tech)

Heat Detection

• Anestrus and Estrous Detection Aids (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Electronic Detection of Estrus in Dairy Cattle (University of Illinois)
• Estrus Detection in Farm Animals (Purdue University)
• Getting Cows Bred: 2. Heat Detection and Insemination (University of Alberta)
• Heat Detection Aids for Dairy and Beef A.I. (Oklahoma State University)
• Heat Detection and Timing of Insemination for Cattle (Pennsylvania State University)
• Heat Detection, Natural Service and Artificial Insemination (Babcock Institute, University of Wisconsin)
• Heat Detection Strategies for Dairy Cattle (University of Georgia)
• Herdmate's Reproductive Status Influences Heat Detection (University of Kentucky)
• Inefficient Heat Detection Is Devastating (University of Kentucky)
• The Milk Progesterone Test and Its Applications in Dairy Cattle Reproduction (University of Florida)
• Signs of Estrus and Improving Detection of Estrus in Cattle (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Synovex-H Treatment of Cattle as an Aid for Detection of Estrus (University of Wisconsin)
• Top Ten Priorities For a Successful Heat Detection Program (Virginia Tech)
• Why It is Almost Impossible to Catch Cows in Heat! (Virginia Tech)

Heat Synchronization

• Benefits of Artificial Insemination and Estrus-Synchronization of Dairy Heifers (University of Kentucky)
• Dairy Herd Synchronization Programs (University of Georgia)
• The Effect of Presynchronization and Bovine Somatotropin on Timed AI in Lactating Dairy Cattle (University of Illinois)
• Efficacy of OvSynch Alone or in Combination With Intravaginal Progesterone (University of Illinois)
• Eliminating Heat Detection With an Ovsynch or Pre-Synch Program May Be the Answer To an Efficient Reproductive Program (Virginia Tech)
• Get Cows Pregnant Before It Gets Hot (University of Kentucky)
• New Estrus-Synchronization Product Available for Dairy Heifers (University of Kentucky)
• A New Procedure to Synchronize Estrus in Dairy Heifers: Progesterone Inserts and PGF2a (University of Illinois)
• New Tool for Breeding Heifers Now Available (Virginia Tech)
• Ovsynch Can Help the Heat Detection Challenged (University of Kentucky)
• Protocols for Synchronizing Estrus in Yearling Heifers (University of Kentucky)
• Reducing the Cost of Using Ovsynch (University of Wisconsin)
• Synchronization of Estrus in Dairy Heifers and Cows (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Synchronization of Estrus in Heifers with MGA and PGF2a (University of Illinois)
• Synchronization of Estrus with Heatsync (University of Illinois)

Ovarian Cysts

• Cystic Ovarian Disease (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Ovarian Cysts in Dairy Cattle (Purdue University)
• Prevent Cystic Ovaries (University of Alberta)

Postpartum Physiology

• Fresh Cow Uterine Health: Decisions and Dilemmas (University of Illinois)
• Parturition in Livestock (Purdue University)
• Solving Postpartum Breeding Problems (University of Georgia)
• When To Start Breeding After Calving (University of Kentucky)

Reproduction Management

• Abortion in Dairy Cows and Heifers (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Abortions (Kansas State University)
• Abortions in Dairy Cattle - I: Common Causes of Abortions (Virginia Tech)
• Abortions in Dairy Cattle - II: Diagnosing and Preventing Abortion Problems (Virginia Tech)
• The Affects of Nutrition on Reproductive Performance (University of Kentucky)
• Aggressive Management Strategies for Improving Reproductive Efficiency in Lactating Dairy Cows (University of Wisconsin)
• Anatomy of the Cow's Reproductive Tract (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Assisting Difficult Calving (Texas A&M University)
• Avoiding Calving Problems (Texas A&M University)
• Benchmarks for Evaluating Reproductive Performance of Herd (Virginia Tech)
• Breeding Soundness Evaluation for Beef and Dairy Bulls (University of Arkansas)
• BVD: Fertility Thief (Texas A&M University)
• Cold Weather Breeding Tips (Virginia Tech)
• Cow Comfort and Reproductive Performance (Virginia Tech)
• Dairy Reproduction Benchmarks (University of Georgia)
• Dairy Reproductive Management Using Artificial Insemination (University of Arkansas)
• Delay in Calving Heifers Costly in Many Ways (Virginia Tech)
• Determine Cow Pregnancy Two Weeks After Breeding (Virginia Tech)
• Determining Pregnancy in Cattle (Texas A&M University)
• Dystocia - Difficult Calving, What it Costs and How to Avoid it (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Economic Efficiencies of Dairy Herd Reproductive Programs (University of Illinois)
• Economic Impact of Reproduction (Virginia Tech)
• The Economics of Improved Reproductive Performance (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Effects of High Heat and Humidity on Reproduction in Cattle (South Dakota State University)
• Embryo Transfer (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Factors Affecting Conception Rate (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Factors Affecting Pregnancy Rate of Lactating Dairy Cows (University of Wisconsin)
• Energy Intake and Dairy Cow Fertility (University of Florida)
• Feeding Dairy Cows for Efficient Reproductive Performance (University of Wisconsin)
• Feeding for Maximum Milk Production and Reproductive Performance (University of Florida)
• Female Fertility (Virginia Tech)
• Get Cows Pregnant Before It Gets Hot (University of Kentucky)
• Getting the Cow Herd Bred (Michigan State University)
• Getting Cows Bred: 1. Preparing Cows for High Conception Rates (University of Alberta)
• Getting Cows Bred: 2. Heat Detection and Insemination (University of Alberta)
• Getting Problem Cows Pregnant (University of Missouri)
• Heat, Humidity and Dairy Cattle Reproduction (University of Kentucky)
• Hidden Expenses and Problems with Natural Service Bulls (University of Wisconsin)
• Interactions: Genetics and Reproduction (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Interpreting Reproductive Efficiency Indexes (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Managing Reproductive Disorders in Dairy Cows (University of Wisconsin)
• Managing Reproductive Efficiency (Babcock Institute, University of Wisconsin)
• Metritis and Endometritis (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Natural Service is Not the Solution (University of Kentucky)
• Nutrition and Fertility in Dairy Cows (Slide Show) (University of Wisconsin)
• Nutrition and Reproduction (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Paradoxes Associated With Early Calving of Replacement Heifers (University of Wisconsin)
• Phosphorus Important for Optimum Milk Production and Reproduction (University of Kentucky)
• Physiology and Endocrinology of the Estrous Cycle (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• The Physiology of Gestation and Parturition (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Practical Applications of Ultrasound for Reproductive Management of Dairy Cattle (University of Wisconsin)
• Pregnancy and Calving (Babcock Institute, University of Wisconsin)
• Pregnancy Detection via the Early Conception Factor Assay (University of Illinois)
• Pregnancy Rate (Virginia Tech)
• Proper Semen Handling Improves Conception Rates of Dairy Cows (New Mexico State University)
• Proper Timing of Insemination Is Important (University of Kentucky)
• Protein Intake and Dairy Cow Fertility (University of Florida)
• Recognizing and Handling Calving Problems (Texas A & M University)
• Repeat Breeding (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Reproduction and Genetic Selection: Glossary (Babcock Institute, University of Wisconsin)
• Reproduction and Nutrition (Babcock Institute, University of Wisconsin)
• Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology of Dairy Cattle (University of Florida)
• Reproductive Culling: Who, When, and Why (Virginia Tech)
• Reproductive Diseases in Cattle (Texas A&M University)
• Reproductive Efficiency is Still Very Important (Virginia Tech)
• The Reproductive Function of Dairy Cattle (Babcock Institute, University of Wisconsin)
• Reproductive Herd Health Program (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Reproductive Management of Dairy Heifers (University of Wisconsin)
• Reproductive Practices to Extend Cow Longevity (University of Wisconsin)
• The Reproductive Status of Your Dairy Herd (New Mexico State University)
• Reproductive Tract Anatomy and Physiology of the Cow (New Mexico State University)
• Retained Placentas (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Role of Nutrition on Reproductive Performance (University of Kentucky)
• Solving Postpartum Breeding Problems (University of Georgia)
• Stress and Reproduction (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Systematic Breeding Programs for the Dairy Herd (University of Illinois)
• Timing of AI Relative to Estrus and Ovulation (University of Wisconsin)
• Transition Period and Reproductive Performance (Virginia Tech)
• Treatment of Retained Placenta: Do No Harm (Virginia Tech)
• Troubleshooting Infertility Problems in Dairy Cattle (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Update and New Perspectives on Interactions of Nutrition and Reproduction in Lactating Dairy Cows (Cornell University)
• The Use of Milk Progesterone Assays for Reproductive Management (Dairy Integrated Reproductive Management publication)
• Use of Prostaglandins in a Systematic Reproductive Management Program (Virginia Tech)
• Using Prostaglandins to Reduce Days Open (University of Alberta)
• Vitamins, Minerals and Dairy Cow Fertility (University of Florida)
• What Should Your AI Conception Rate Be? (Virginia Tech)
• When Do I Assist a Cow in Delivery? (Virginia Tech)
• When Should Dairy Cows Be Inseminated? (New Mexico State University)
• When To Start Breeding After Calving (University of Kentucky)
• Your Herd's Reproductive Status (Virginia Tech)