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<blockquote data-quote="Goodlife" data-source="post: 870431" data-attributes="member: 17226"><p>I am new and have not purchased cows yet. Still learning and preparing my place. But I have a questions regarding Bull vs AI.</p><p></p><p>It seems to me that for 2-3 cows/heifers AI is the better option. It also seems that increasing the number of cows creates a point where it is more efficient (and cheaper) to have a bull. What is this crossover point? What is the typical cost for a vet to do AI? I know many of you AI your cows yourself, but being a rookie I would probably be better off hiring a vet at least the first time or two. I know this cost will vary widely based on many factors, but I was looking for a ballpark. What is the cost to simply purchase the semen and AI them yourself?</p><p></p><p>I will be purchasing feeder calves to start based on the research I have done and recommendations on this board. I still want to be as educated as possible on all aspects of beef ranching.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for all the knowledge you experienced ranchers give to us rookies.</p><p>Ed</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Goodlife, post: 870431, member: 17226"] I am new and have not purchased cows yet. Still learning and preparing my place. But I have a questions regarding Bull vs AI. It seems to me that for 2-3 cows/heifers AI is the better option. It also seems that increasing the number of cows creates a point where it is more efficient (and cheaper) to have a bull. What is this crossover point? What is the typical cost for a vet to do AI? I know many of you AI your cows yourself, but being a rookie I would probably be better off hiring a vet at least the first time or two. I know this cost will vary widely based on many factors, but I was looking for a ballpark. What is the cost to simply purchase the semen and AI them yourself? I will be purchasing feeder calves to start based on the research I have done and recommendations on this board. I still want to be as educated as possible on all aspects of beef ranching. Thanks for all the knowledge you experienced ranchers give to us rookies. Ed [/QUOTE]
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