Though an AI synchronization protocol can raise conception rates, preparation and timing drive conception rates more than hormones.
Beyond the Shot: Timing and Preparation Matter More Than Hormones
Author: Krista Choate, Wild & Free Homestead, Mustang, OK
Krista Choate is a cattle reproductive specialist and the founder of Wild & Free Homestead in Mustang, Oklahoma. She offers a natural, hormone-free approach to artificial insemination (AI), focusing on a holistic approach that includes nutrition, mineral balance, stress management, and accurate heat detection.
With a background in hands-on herd management and education, Krista helps cattle owners improve conception rates by mastering preparation and timing. Her services go beyond just insemination—she equips clients with the tools and knowledge to confidently manage reproduction on their own terms.
As she works toward opening a full-service reproduction facility and completing her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Krista continues to support farmers who want to work with their animals’ natural cycles while maintaining high standards and improved conception rates.
