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ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION. IS AI FOR YOU? PUREBRED COMMERCIAL. Use Superior Sires Improve Genetics---in 3 generations 87% traced to sires used Uniformity of calf crop Improve Economic Traits ---Weaning weight, ADG, Calving Ease, Carcass Quality, Maternal Ability. Shorten Calving Season

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ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

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  1. ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION IS AI FOR YOU? PUREBRED COMMERCIAL

  2. Use Superior Sires Improve Genetics---in 3 generations 87% traced to sires used Uniformity of calf crop Improve Economic Traits ---Weaning weight, ADG, Calving Ease, Carcass Quality, Maternal Ability Shorten Calving Season Progeny Predictability with EPDs Easier Marketing Better Prices Improve Replacement Heifers Facilitates Crossbreeding ADVANTAGES

  3. Requires Training----manual dexterity skills Facilities----working pens and chute (covered) Time Extra Labor Equipment Costs Lower Conception Does not eliminate the need for a bull Practice once per year Only as good as the technician Disadvantages

  4. How Do I Get Started? • Do it yourself • Hire a Pro

  5. Do it yourself • Costs • AI School 285.00 • Semen Tank 545.00 • Liquid Nitrogen (annual) 72.00 • AI Kit 195.00 • Semen (30 x $15) 450.00 • Total 1547.00

  6. Hire a Pro • Assists with synchronizing herd • AI on timed insemination • $12.50/hd x 30 375.00 • $15.00 x 30 straws 450.00 • Total 825.00

  7. Three Competency Factors • Heat Detection • Semen Handling • Inseminating the Cow

  8. Equation of Reproduction • A x B x C x D = % Pregnant • A = Detected in heat and inseminated (%) • B = Inseminator efficiency (%) • C = Fertility level of herd (%) • D = Semen fertility level (%)

  9. Equation of Reproduction • A x B x C x D = % Pregnancy • Herd 1 • A=95% • B=100% • C=90% • D=95% • .95 x 1.00 x .90 x .95 =81.2% Pregnant

  10. Equation of Reproduction • A x B x C x D = % Pregnant • Herd 2 • A=60% • B=100% • C=90% • D=95% • .60 x 1.00 x .90 x .95 =51.3% Pregnant

  11. Cost Cutting Ideas • Co-op with other cattlemen • Share the cost of equipment and LN • Share portable chute and scales • Partnership on bulls • Pool calves • Video marketing • Internet marketing

  12. You make the call! • If you plan to stay in the cattle business and become a progressive breeder by producing good predictable cattle that will draw a premium price, then you should definitely utilize Artificial Insemination in your herd.

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