ksmit454
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Does anyone know of AI schools/certifications in California, Nevada, Oregon? I am in Northern California, just looking for an AI school that is semi-close to me.
They usually offer them but I have been on the list for a year to go to it and they cancelled the last 2. I said F^&* it and bought the stuff and are just going to start doing it. I already have the tank and i can always stick a second one in them 6-8 hrs later if I feel I didn't get in there.Check out Oregon State in Corvalis.
I do have a person in my area that just came to AI my cow and he was super helpful and gave me good tips to get going. I offered my help to him but he said he's not super busy right now. At least he knows I'm willing to help and learn. I mostly want to get certified so I can go get my tank and supplies tooDo you know anyone around you who does AI work?
Might be able to have them show you a few things and give it a try.
Really an AI class just gives you the basics. Time spent doing it is what really helps you.
I sent an email to UC David and haven't heard anything back just yet. Thank you for the input. I would love to get my tank and things set up.Check with UC Davis would be my next suggestion. I highly doubt with all the "lockdowns" here you'll find a legit class going on right now in CA. But UC Davis might have an idea who you can talk to.
You don't need a certification to buy your tank, semen and supplies. You can get your supplies and learn on your own. Plenty of online resources as well as you can ask questions here to help with confusion and issues you may be having.
Thank you so much! This is exactly what I am looking for. We actually have family in Douglas county in Oregon, in the Roseburg area. I will absolutely be giving her a call. Thank you again!Our county usually runs an AI school every other year. It is run by the Douglas County Livestock Assn in cooperation with the Oregon extension. We should be due for one this summer if there is enough interest, but Covid will likely affect that. Cost has been between $150 to $200 and involves a week of instruction and a day of actual practice on cows. You can contact Shelby Filley from OSU at 541-672-4461 and let her know, if you would be interested.