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GnRH, but not its method of administration, improved ovulation response in anestrous heifers without reducing ovulation response in cyclic heifers. The incidence of short luteal phases was low (4.3%), regardless of treatment and reproductive status. GnRH, but not its method of administration improved calving rates to timed insemination for all heifers, from 29.2% to 47.6%.","The effects of short term calf removal, GnRH and its method of administration were also determined in postpartum suckled beef cows synchronized with norgestomet and PGF-2 alpha. It was demonstrated that GnRH, but not its method of administration, was highly effective in enhancing ovulation response and fertility in postpartum suckled cows (anestrous and cyclic). GnRH improved calving rates to timed insemination for all cows from 31.3% to 43.8%. The incidence of short luteal phases was low for both anestrous (8.7%) and cyclic cows (2.6%) and no effects of GnRH or its method of administration could be detected. 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