Author: Lindsay Arthur
Planning Unit: Bourbon County CES
Major Program: Beef
Plan of Work: Agriculture Education, Marketing, Production and Natural Resources
Outcome: Long-Term Outcome
Artificial Insemination (AI) is the process of placing semen directly into the uterus. While the process has many advantages, it can be difficult for smaller producers to afford and schedule individuals employed by large companies to come to their farm and complete the process of AI'ing their cattle. Producers can take certification classes held by the large semen companies to learn AI techniques but with the average cost of $450, it does not always fit in their budget.
To solve this problem, UKY Beef Reproductive Specialist Dr. Les Anderson agreed to conduct an AI School for local participants from Bourbon and Clark Counties. 17 participants completed the 1 day course that consisted of the following:
The participants ranged from a 16 year old female looking to expand her seedstock operation by improved genetics only available through AI sires to a third generation farmer wanting to reduce costs by not keeping several bulls year-round. Each individual indicated they would take the skills and knowledge learned during the class back to their operation for implementation.
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