We have two AI people we deal with. One charges a trip charge - $18 and then $8 per head. We synch. part of our herd so we only get charged one trip charge for his services. The other one charges $10 per head with no trip charge. We call him when we catch one in heat prior to our synchronizing. With both of them we supply the semen which is usually $30-40/straw for Limousin semen.
Our AI tech is more than just someone who inseminates our cows though. He fills our semen tank and can sometimes get semen that we have been unable to find on our own. Also, he gives us advice on which bulls to use or stay away from because he's either seen or heard about the calves from these bulls. After the calves hit the ground he's back to see what worked or what could be improved on.
Good luck with your venture!
Jennifer
Our AI tech is more than just someone who inseminates our cows though. He fills our semen tank and can sometimes get semen that we have been unable to find on our own. Also, he gives us advice on which bulls to use or stay away from because he's either seen or heard about the calves from these bulls. After the calves hit the ground he's back to see what worked or what could be improved on.
Good luck with your venture!
Jennifer