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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 17234"><p>If you attend AI school it gives more flexibility as to when you breed and in some cases what bulls you use. If you have someone lse breed for you it would have to be done at his/her schedule. That would require a synchronization program with availability of the required materials/drugs. This is based on your not being "in cattle country". With timed insemination the conception rate is lower then observed heat breeding. The expense would be pretty well up there if you don't have a tech in your loality. Most large animal vets can do AI, if there are any dairys in your area they probably have a technician. Things to consider if you are off the beaten path for the AI studs are how/where will you get your nitrogen tank filled, semen and other supplies. None of these are insurmountable but you should be aware of them. Some hospitals and doctors offices are reularly serviced by nitrogen suppliers. But the folks that fill them it seems like charge way more then the studs do. There is a good reputaion school I think in KS but I'm sure others have better knowledge of that. If your far enough north you might want to look at neighboring states. Check with the major AI studs, Select Sires, ABS, CRI/Genex and see if they have a rep that services your area.</p><p></p><p>dun</p><p></p><p>> Would it be better for me to</p><p>> Attend a school for A.I. or have</p><p>> someone esle do the A.I.? This is</p><p>> not cattle country, north florida,</p><p>> really dont know where to find</p><p>> someone to do it. Any ideas on</p><p>> good schools, I dont mind</p><p>> traveling to go.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 17234"] If you attend AI school it gives more flexibility as to when you breed and in some cases what bulls you use. If you have someone lse breed for you it would have to be done at his/her schedule. That would require a synchronization program with availability of the required materials/drugs. This is based on your not being "in cattle country". With timed insemination the conception rate is lower then observed heat breeding. The expense would be pretty well up there if you don't have a tech in your loality. Most large animal vets can do AI, if there are any dairys in your area they probably have a technician. Things to consider if you are off the beaten path for the AI studs are how/where will you get your nitrogen tank filled, semen and other supplies. None of these are insurmountable but you should be aware of them. Some hospitals and doctors offices are reularly serviced by nitrogen suppliers. But the folks that fill them it seems like charge way more then the studs do. There is a good reputaion school I think in KS but I'm sure others have better knowledge of that. If your far enough north you might want to look at neighboring states. Check with the major AI studs, Select Sires, ABS, CRI/Genex and see if they have a rep that services your area. dun > Would it be better for me to > Attend a school for A.I. or have > someone esle do the A.I.? This is > not cattle country, north florida, > really dont know where to find > someone to do it. Any ideas on > good schools, I dont mind > traveling to go. [/QUOTE]
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