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What Is AI?. General definition-the introduction of semen into the oviduct or uterus by some means other than sexual intercourse. Ag definition- the use of semen from a genetically superior male to inseminate a female resulting in a genetically superior offspring. . Where Is AI Used?. CattleHorsesSwineSheepGoatsDogsHumans.
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1. Artificial InseminationAI
Jake Hoggatt
1st Presentation
02-17-04
3. Where Is AI Used? Cattle
Horses
Swine
Sheep
Goats
Dogs
Humans Turkey
Chickens
Rabbits
Fish
Fox
Mink
Bees
4. Why Use AI? AI provides the producer an opportunity to use sires possessing superior genetics. Depending upon the needs and goals of an individual's breeding program, AI offers an economically feasible means of increasing productivity over a wide range of traits.
In spite of this enormous potential to improve production levels, many producers have not put themselves in a position to take advantage of the benefits offered by AI.
5. Advantages Best possible sires of proven quality
Disease control
Cost effectiveness
Flexibility
Safety
No bull, stallion, ram, boar, etc.
6. Disadvantages Equipment
Time
Careful herd observation required
3-4 observations per day
15-20 minutes per observation
7. Steps to AI(Semen Collection) Artificial Vagina
Cattle, Horses, Swine, Sheep
“Milking of Semen”
Poultry
Abdominal Pressure
Fish
8. Steps to AI(Semen Storage) Collected, evaluated, cooled slowly, & frozen
-320°F
Lasts several months
30 years
40 years
9. Steps to AI(Heat Detection) Increased activity
Mounting
Swelling and redness of vulva
Discharge
Winking
Mares
Standing heat
Best indicator of estrus
10. Steps to AI(Insemination) Cattle
12 hours after heat detection
Horses
3rd, 5th, & 7th day of estrus Horses
Swine
24 and 12 hours after onset of estrus in sows
12 and 24 hours after onset of estrus in gilts
Sheep
Two inseminations increase conception and multiple lambs
11. Recto-vaginal Method(Cattle, Horses, Swine) Remove all feces from the rectum
Grasp the cervix through the wall of the rectum
Not done with horses or swine
Insert inseminating tube through vagina and into the cervix
Guide tube through cervix
Deposit semen from middle of cervix to body of uterus
12. Recto-vaginal Method
14. Lapriscopic Artificial Insemination(Sheep)
Semen injected from a syringe through a pipette into upper one-third of uterine horn through abdominal wall
15. Lapriscopic Artificial Insemination
16. AI Clinic February 19,20, & 21
Genex
Stephenville Cattle Co.
800-333-9007 ext 6722 or 6725
17. Resources Modern Livestock & Poultry Production 6th ed. Gillespie, James; Delmar, 2002. 322-324, 478.
Introduction to Livestock & Companion Animals 3rd ed. Lee/ Hutter/ Rudd/ Westrom/ Patrick/ Bull; Pearson, 2004. 130-133.
Equine Science 8th ed.Ensminger; Pearson, 2004. 134-137.
AI of Cattle
web.ukonline.co.uk/webwise/spinneret/edexcel/
Reviewing Artificial Insemination Technique. www.das.psu.edu/reproduction/insem
Effective Use of Artificial Insemination in Beef Cattle. www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/modaa/16360001.html