Stockmanship is Key During A.I. Breeding Projects By Justin Hergenreder, Beef Large Herd Development Manager, GENEX
Once you have made the progressive decision to implement artificial insemination (A.I.) into your cow herd there is one big word you need to focus on: STOCKMANSHIP. Stockmanship is the knowledgeable and skillful handling of livestock in a safe, efficient, effective and low stress manner (Stockmanship Journal). It’s important to practice good stockmanship skills whenever handling cattle, but it’s especially important when you have a group of females set up for A.I. Realize this is going to be the third time in 20 days the females have gone through your facilities, you have manipulated their hormones and, if you’re A.I.ing cows, there are now calves involved. That might sound like a lot at first, but the results next spring or fall will be well worth it!
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The right crew can be the difference in making your A.I. breeding program successful.
