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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 15010"><p>You have had some good replies to your question. I might add heat detection in your herd is vitally important. There are some aids to help with this. One is a pad glued to the tailhead of your cows called a KMAR Heat Indicator Pad. You need to observe your cows several times a day. Average conception rate on AI is around 50%. This number greatly improves with the better job of heat detection. I find breeding twelve hours post standing heat has proven the best time for insemination. We run 76% conception on a 30 day AI breeding program. 250 hd reg. Blk. Angus. Good luck!........Don't be too proud to ask your neighbor to rent a bull, if he is willing. Even at $50 a cow, this will save you a lot of time and inconvenience.</p><p></p><p>> Was wondering if anyone could give</p><p>> a ballpark price to have cows</p><p>> bred. I would like to compare AI</p><p>> to renting a bull. I only have 8</p><p>> cows and was lucky enough to use</p><p>> neighbors bull before. But I hate</p><p>> to wear out my welcome so was</p><p>> looking for alternatives for next</p><p>> spring. If it helps I live in</p><p>> southwestern Michigan. Tahnk you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 15010"] You have had some good replies to your question. I might add heat detection in your herd is vitally important. There are some aids to help with this. One is a pad glued to the tailhead of your cows called a KMAR Heat Indicator Pad. You need to observe your cows several times a day. Average conception rate on AI is around 50%. This number greatly improves with the better job of heat detection. I find breeding twelve hours post standing heat has proven the best time for insemination. We run 76% conception on a 30 day AI breeding program. 250 hd reg. Blk. Angus. Good luck!........Don't be too proud to ask your neighbor to rent a bull, if he is willing. Even at $50 a cow, this will save you a lot of time and inconvenience. > Was wondering if anyone could give > a ballpark price to have cows > bred. I would like to compare AI > to renting a bull. I only have 8 > cows and was lucky enough to use > neighbors bull before. But I hate > to wear out my welcome so was > looking for alternatives for next > spring. If it helps I live in > southwestern Michigan. Tahnk you. [/QUOTE]
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