Is it cost effective to artificial inseminate cows?
Artificial insemination is cost-effective and we have a number of very qualified AI technicians as neighbors. Someday I’ll learn how to do our own AIing, but for the time being, it’s pretty darn awesome to have such handy neighbors. The first step in the artificial insemination process is to determine when your cow (s) are in heat.
How many cows are not in heat during insemination?
Approximately half of the heats are undetected on dairy farms in the United States. In addition, research based on levels of the hormone progesterone in milk shows that up to 15 percent of the cattle presented for insemination are not in heat.
When is the best time to inseminate cows?
Several years ago, I conducted a field study modeled after a dairy cow project performed by Dr. Ray Nebel at Virginia PolyTechnic. The goal was to evaluate time-to-insemination in over 2,500 bos taurus females. We utilized a first generation electronic mount detection system.
When to declare a cow in heat accubreed?
It is the same algorithm we currently use with the AccuBreed™ wireless heat detection system. The criteria for a cow to be declared in heat is 3 mounts in 4 hours with each mount being two seconds or greater. When the criteria are fulfilled, we refer to the first mount in the three mount sequence to define the onset of heat.
Artificial insemination is cost-effective and we have a number of very qualified AI technicians as neighbors. Someday I’ll learn how to do our own AIing, but for the time being, it’s pretty darn awesome to have such handy neighbors. The first step in the artificial insemination process is to determine when your cow (s) are in heat.
Where can I get training for artificial insemination?
Adequate training is also essential to minimize risk of injury to either a valuable animal or to yourself. AI Training Schools are available from several semen suppliers. The objective of these schools is to teach the skills required to handle semen, inseminate cows, and manage a successful AI program.
How old do you have to be to go to bovine elite clinic?
It concludes with a practical test on Friday morning at our live cattle laboratory. You must prove proficiency in this area to receive your certification from the Texas Agriculture Extension Service. You will be trained by a TAMU Extension Specialist in the section. The minimum age to attend our clinics is 16 years.
Several years ago, I conducted a field study modeled after a dairy cow project performed by Dr. Ray Nebel at Virginia PolyTechnic. The goal was to evaluate time-to-insemination in over 2,500 bos taurus females. We utilized a first generation electronic mount detection system.