Artificial Insemination Training Course
Event Details
Date
December 12 - December 13, 2022
Time
9am - 3pm each day
Location
Insight Dairy, LLC
682 Newville Rd
Little Falls, NY 13365
Cost
Registration : $400.00
(addl attendee $400.00 ea.)
Host
Central New York Dairy and Field CropsAshley McFarland
315-604-2156
email Ashley McFarland
The A.I Training Course Application PDF below needs to be filled out and received by us before the course date. It can be mailed to Ashley McFarland at 5657 State Route 5, Herkimer, NY 13350, or emailed to cnydlfc@cornell.edu. Call 315-866-7920 with any questions.
Space is limited to the first 14 registrants.
Mr. John Jacobs, from select sires will be teaching the two day DIY Artificial Insemination (AI) in Cattle course. The course includes both classroom and practical components. The DIY Artificial Insemination in Cattle is designed for those wishing to perform AI in their own cattle.
Key learning includes:
- Understanding safe semen handling and AI technique
- Carry out the correct AI techniques
- Practicing on live cattle
Class Schedule:
Day one:
9:00am -11:00am: Training video and questions
11:00am - 12:00pm: Practice AI technique with practice tracts
Noon: Lunch / break
12:30 - 3:00pm: Practice equipment handling and AI practice with cows
3:00pm: Dismiss
Day two:
9:00am - 12:00pm: Practice with cows / equipment handling as needed.
Noon: Lunch / break
12:30 - 3:00pm: Practice with cows / equipment handling as needed.
3:00pm: Dismiss
The use of cell phones and/or cameras is not permitted throughout the training and please wear a mask. Please bring work clothes and boots for practical application sessions.
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