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<blockquote data-quote="Double A" data-source="post: 421952" data-attributes="member: 6818"><p>It is going to depend upon how you are most comfortable doing A.I. - one arm is used for the gun and the other rectal palpation. My husband does all of our A.I. work and even though in great shape, can get tired. To him what makes it most challenging is the strength needed for your "rectal" arm - as the cow will often try and squeeze you out. Sometimes having a smaller arm in this respect may help - as the cow may not be able to squeeze as hard if this makes any sense. He had some gals in his A.I. class and the instructor commented on this too that sometimes smaller build people can actually be at an advantage. It will also depend upon how cooperative the animal is going to be and the type of restraint and protection you have - if the cow can fidget and move a lot you may run a higher risk of possibly re-injuring your shoulder if you use that one for palpation. </p><p></p><p>Good Luck. You can always take the class and get to practice on a couple and you will probably have a better idea how it is going to work out for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Double A, post: 421952, member: 6818"] It is going to depend upon how you are most comfortable doing A.I. - one arm is used for the gun and the other rectal palpation. My husband does all of our A.I. work and even though in great shape, can get tired. To him what makes it most challenging is the strength needed for your "rectal" arm - as the cow will often try and squeeze you out. Sometimes having a smaller arm in this respect may help - as the cow may not be able to squeeze as hard if this makes any sense. He had some gals in his A.I. class and the instructor commented on this too that sometimes smaller build people can actually be at an advantage. It will also depend upon how cooperative the animal is going to be and the type of restraint and protection you have - if the cow can fidget and move a lot you may run a higher risk of possibly re-injuring your shoulder if you use that one for palpation. Good Luck. You can always take the class and get to practice on a couple and you will probably have a better idea how it is going to work out for you. [/QUOTE]
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