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Weaning weight and optimization of reproductive efficiency in Nellore females subjected to timed artificial insemination

Joaquim Esquerdo Ferreira et al · Sociedade Brasileira de Zootecnia · 2020

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Joaquim Esquerdo Ferreira et al
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Sociedade Brasileira de Zootecnia
Year
2020
ISSN
1806-9290
ISSN
1806-9290
Language
English
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ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of timed artificial insemination (TAI) on pregnancy rates, reproductive efficiency, and mean weaning weight of calves at the end of breeding season in Nellore females. In this work, 744 Nellore females were divided into two groups: in group I (n = 396), the females were subjected to natural service during the breeding season, which lasts for 180 days. In group II (n = 348), a hormonal protocol was performed for synchronization of ovulation, and the females were subjected to TAI. Afterwards, these latter females were then serviced by a cleanup bull until the end of the breeding season. The group II obtained a higher pregnancy rate as well as higher reproductive efficiency compared with group I. The weaning weight of group II calves was greater than that of group I. The use of TAI combined with cleanup bulls enables higher pregnancy rates and a better reproductive efficiency in relation to the use of only natural service. In addition, weaning calves born from TAI are heavier than calves born from natural service.

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al, J. E. F. E. (2020). Weaning weight and optimization of reproductive efficiency in Nellore females subjected to timed artificial insemination. https://doi.org/10.37496/rbz4920190057

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al, Joaquim Esquerdo Ferreira et. "Weaning weight and optimization of reproductive efficiency in Nellore females subjected to timed artificial insemination." 2020. https://doi.org/10.37496/rbz4920190057.

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al, Joaquim Esquerdo Ferreira et. 2020. "Weaning weight and optimization of reproductive efficiency in Nellore females subjected to timed artificial insemination.". https://doi.org/10.37496/rbz4920190057.

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al, J. E. F. E. 2020, Weaning weight and optimization of reproductive efficiency in Nellore females subjected to timed artificial insemination, Sociedade Brasileira de Zootecnia, available at: https://doi.org/10.37496/rbz4920190057 [Accessed 7 Aug. 2026].

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Title
Weaning weight and optimization of reproductive efficiency in Nellore females subjected to timed artificial insemination
Author / contributors
Joaquim Esquerdo Ferreira et al
Publisher
Sociedade Brasileira de Zootecnia
Publication year
2020
ISSN
1806-9290
ISSN
1806-9290
Language
English

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genetic improvement; reproductive management; weaning weight
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