“…Conversely, the use of injectable P4 in synchronization protocols has been related to low cost, easy management of animals, and hygienic benefits (Morotti, Campos, Oliveira, & Seneda, 2013a;Morotti, Campos, & Seneda, 2013b;Campos, Morotti, Bergamo, Costa, & Seneda, 2016a;Campos, Morotti, Costa, Bergamo, & Seneda, 2016b). For TAI programs, these benefits provide a reduction in the risk of health problems associated with intravaginal devices, such as loss of the device and the occurrence of vaginitis and vulvovaginitis (Morotti et al, 2013a(Morotti et al, ,b, 2018. Considering the sanitary particularity of nulliparous females, this P4 source represents an interesting strategy for reproductive programs in heifers.…”