ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

• Artificial Insemination (AI) is the most valuable management practice to the cattle producer. The procedure makes efficient use of the generous supply of sperm available from an individual male in a manner that greatly increases genetic progress as well as…

WHY ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

• It is a much easier and safer procedure for the cow and farmer
• Can control your calving season

ADVANTAGES

• Control season of calving
• Bulls and cows do not get hurt by this process
• There is no need of maintenance of breeding bull for a herd; hence the cost of maintenance of breeding bull is saved. It prevents the spread of certain diseases

DISADVANTAGE

• Requires well-trained operations and special equipment. Requires more time than natural services. knowledge of the structure and function of reproduction on the part of operator. Improper cleaning of instruments and in sanitary conditions may lead to lower fertility. If the bull is not properly tested, the spreading of genital diseases will be increased. Market for bulls will be reduced, while that for superior bull is increased.

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