1. ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
IS AI FOR YOU?
PUREBRED
COMMERCIAL

2. ADVANTAGES 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

3. Disadvantages 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

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)
AI Kit
Semen (30 x $15)
Total

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

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.