Summary
- Don't use inductions as a substitute for good management
- Induce only young cows.
- Calving induction provides its greatest benefits when cows are induced 9-12 weeks prior to their natural calving date.
- Benefits from calving inductions are realised in the following season because of a tighter calving pattern, more cows joined to AI and longer lactations.
- Induced cows need a minimum seven week dry period.