Maximising synchronisation success

As part of Teagasc Dairy Breeding Week, Dr Stephen Butler, Teagasc Researcher spoke to Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to provide an insight into how to maximise the success of a synchronisation programme.

Stephen outlines the benefits of synchronisation programmes for farmers who are thinking of doing it. The big benefit is to concentrate the breeding time period. There are three synchronisation programmes – prostaglandin, timed AI for heifers and timed AI for cows.

In the video below, Stephen provides an overview of the protocols for each programme:

Dairy Breeding Week took place from March 30 to April 3. The purpose of the week was to provide timely information and reminders for farmers on important genetic and technical issues underpinning a successful dairy breeding season. Find out more about Breeding Week here