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Mel DeJarnette
Mel DeJarnette, reproductive specialist for Select Sires, has developed a series of articles that look at reproduction from a practical perspective. Highly respected in both the dairy and beef industries for his expertise in reproduction management, he routinely has had articles reprinted and published in publications throughout the world.

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No. Article Format
1 "Driving In Circles" PDF HTML
2 "Driving In Circles" PDF HTML
3 "Sexed Semen: Is It Finally A Reality?" PDF HTML
4 "What’s Your Voluntary Waiting Period and Why?" PDF HTML
5 "Did Synchronizing Cows Just Get Simpler?" PDF HTML
6 "EAZI-BREED™ CIDR® Now Approved for Lactating Dairy Cattle" PDF HTML
7 "Some Things Never Change" PDF HTML
8 "Pros and Cons of the Half- and Quarter-cc Straws" PDF HTML
9 "So You Synchronized Estrus - Now What?" PDF HTML
10 "Teamwork" PDF HTML
11 "Kicking the Bad Habit" PDF HTML
12 "Where Does A Circle Begin?" PDF HTML
13 "Can Breeding Cows Get More Complicated?" PDF Page 1
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14 "The Rules Have Changed" PDF Page 1
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15 "What's Really Most Important?" PDF Page 1
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16 "Get 'Em Bred And Keep 'Em"   HTML
17 "Estrus Synchronization: A Reproductive Management Tool" (updated 01-04) PDF  
18 "Estrus Synchronization In Beef Cattle" (updated 1/11/02) PDF Page 1
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19 "Mighty Good Advice For Your Heifers": Animal breeding.   HTML
20 "Growing Pains": How to get more heifer calves.   HTML
21 "Start Now to Avoid Summer Breeding Problems": The effect of heat and humidity on reproductive performance in dairy herds.   HTML
22 "Stacking The Odds": Reproductive efficiency through a sound reproductive program.   HTML
23 "Sleeping On The Job": This article discusses how to shorten postpartum anestrous and increase productivity and profitability.   HTML
24 "Customize Your Breeding Program": A look at the systematic use of prostaglandins to improve reproduction efficiency.   HTML
25 "Heat Detection vs. Ovulation Prediction": How to properly time insemination.   HTML
26 "Get Ready, Summer's Coming": Profitable alternatives to using a herd bull during heat stress.   HTML
27 "Heat Stress": Getting back to the basics of taking care of cows during hot weather.   HTML
28 "Keys to Scoring in (Football) A.I.": Using football terminology, this article outlines the plays needed to maximize your success with an A.I. program.   HTML
29 "Good Habits Maximize Fertility": Lists six key habits to proper semen handling.   HTML
30 "Efficiency More Important Than Ever": Maintain accurate records and set reasonable goals.   HTML
31 "Keep Your Investment Secure": Proper liquid nitrogen tank management is essential.   HTML
32 "False Assumptions Don't Settle Cows": How they affect the fertility and efficiency of your A.I. breeding program.   HTML
33 "Tool Time": A review of the tools in a breeding kit, the variations in tools and how to properly use them.   HTML
34 "Once vs Twice Daily Insemination Schedules": Does it increase fertility?   HTML
35 "Pay Me Now Or Pay Me Later": Supply proper inputs to your heifers now or pay later.   HTML
36 "Prostaglandins, Rumors and Facts": The ways they are being used have changed dramatically.   HTML


Other Reproduction Management Information Available

Article Format
"Problems and Solutions for Maintaining Pregnancy Rates in Summer Heat"             HTML
"Although Difficult, Producers Can Improve Fertility in Summer's Heat"             HTML
"Semen Handling Procedures to Maintain High Quality Semen in All Seasons"             HTML
"Mycotoxins and Reproduction" by Don Lamb, Director of Sales, Feed Division, All-West/Select Sires Inc.             HTML
"Summer Breeding Tips"             HTML




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