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<blockquote data-quote="angus9259" data-source="post: 808723" data-attributes="member: 7398"><p>I'd use a bull - anyone you know who'd want to go in on a bull with you? Share pasture? Lease a bull?</p><p></p><p>I PERSONALLY think ai is harder than it seems - there are so many "ifs" that go with it. IF you see them in heat - IF you get through the cervix properly - IF you can even find the cervix, IF you've timed the event correctly - for people who are practiced at it - usually not a big deal. When I was first getting started though - it was not easy. Theoretically you get better genetics and a tighter group of calves. In practice, IF you get 50% bred the first time, then you might get 25% the next and the rest the third - 9 weeks spread - IF you even get them all then. In the meantime, are the cows really bred or are they just not showing heat when you're looking for them to cycle back in if you missed them.</p><p></p><p>If you're going to hire someone to do it, you'll need to pay them, sync them, and still might (will) miss some.</p><p></p><p>Ideal world - ai. You need to decide if you live in the ideal world.</p><p></p><p>PERSONAL opinion / experience only.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="angus9259, post: 808723, member: 7398"] I'd use a bull - anyone you know who'd want to go in on a bull with you? Share pasture? Lease a bull? I PERSONALLY think ai is harder than it seems - there are so many "ifs" that go with it. IF you see them in heat - IF you get through the cervix properly - IF you can even find the cervix, IF you've timed the event correctly - for people who are practiced at it - usually not a big deal. When I was first getting started though - it was not easy. Theoretically you get better genetics and a tighter group of calves. In practice, IF you get 50% bred the first time, then you might get 25% the next and the rest the third - 9 weeks spread - IF you even get them all then. In the meantime, are the cows really bred or are they just not showing heat when you're looking for them to cycle back in if you missed them. If you're going to hire someone to do it, you'll need to pay them, sync them, and still might (will) miss some. Ideal world - ai. You need to decide if you live in the ideal world. PERSONAL opinion / experience only. [/QUOTE]
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