Is Artificial Insemination better than a bull?
That depends on your goals, facility and labor resources. AI provides advantages in genetic progress, allowing for use of multiple quality bulls in the herd, including calving ease bulls for heifers. However, AI requires suitable facilities and increased labor to heat check or synchronize females. Additional training is required to ensure proper semen handling and quality insemination techniques to get females bred. Brand names included in this article are included as a convenience to the reader. The use of brand names does not imply endorsement by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service nor discrimination against similar products or services not mentioned. For more information on reproductive management in beef herds, call the Cooperative Extension office at 731-1520. Eileen A. Coite Extension AgentAgriculture – Livestock & Forages North Carolina Cooperative Extension Wayne County Center P.O. Box 68 Goldsboro, NC 27533 phone: 919-731-1520 cellular: 919-222-1525 fax: 919-731-1
