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* When removed after 12 days, the cow will come into oestrus in 2-3 days.
 
* When removed after 12 days, the cow will come into oestrus in 2-3 days.
 
* Some may also contain Oestradiol Benzoate.
 
* Some may also contain Oestradiol Benzoate.
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* Oestradiol Benzoate is anti-luteotrophic and mildly luteolytic.
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* Almost 100% synchronization can be achieved if an injection of PGF2α is administered 24 hours before removing the device.  This has a far greater luteolytic effect than Oestradiol Benzoate alone.
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* Can be used in cyclic cows to synchronize oestrus, best inserted on day 13-14.
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* Can be used in anoestrus dairy and beef cows to induce oestrus.
    
==== Controlled Internal Drug Release Device (CIDR) ====
 
==== Controlled Internal Drug Release Device (CIDR) ====
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