AI: Do-It-Right
Getting a good result from artificial insemination (AI) is important to the farmers who buy semen and the businesses that sell it. A good conception rate means semen is not wasted and herds get more AI calves.
Many DIY inseminators achieve conception rates 5-15% lower than professional technicians (InCalf 1996). Only a small tweak in semen storage and handling, operator technique or farm protocol can improve performance on farm.
Handling Semen Straws poster
To help remind DIY inseminators how they can get more AI calves by handling semen correctly, put this Handling Semen Straws poster on the wall next to the semen tank.
To order your poster - print out and fax back this order form to receive free laminated copies of the poster.
AI training courses
The National Herd Improvement Association (NHIA) in conjunction with the National Centre for Dairy Education Australia (NCDEA) are offering training courses in artificial insemination. For more information and course dates visit the NHIA and NCDEA websites.
Key resources
Farmer case studies