Why Use Artificial Insemination
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The presenters were:
Kathy Larson – Research Economist at Western Beef Development Centre
Dr. Colin Palmer. – Associate Professor at the Western College of Veterinary medicine
Video Guide:
00:00 – 01:55: Welcome Comments and Agenda
01:55 – 20:15: Fixed time AI, does it pay?
20:15 – 1:05:39: How to use AI
1:05:39 – 1:30:00: Questions from the Audience
1:30:00 – 1:18:45: How to Stay Connected with BCRC and Closing Comments
For more information on AI
Artificial insemination
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/research-topic.cfm/artificial-insemination-17
Cost of natural breeding calculator
Beef Cattle Research Council
http://www.beefresearch.ca/resources/decisiontools.cfm
Comparison of fixed time AI vs. natural service in beef cows reproductive efficiency and system cost
Western Beef Development Centre
http://www.beefresearch.ca/factsheet.cfm/comparison-of-fixed-time-artificial-insemination-vs-natural-service-in-beef-cows-reproductive-efficiency-and-system-cost-224
Heat detection tools
The Beef Magazine
http://beefmagazine.com/genetics/0201-heat-detection-tool
Economic Benefits of AI
Angus Journal
http://www.angusjournal.com/ArticlePDF/ARSBC-3-Eco-Benefit-AI-11_15-AJ.pdf
Deflating fixed time AI myths
Canadian Cattlemen The Beef Magazine
http://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/2014/06/17/deflating-fixed-time-ai-myths/
News Coverage
AI Could Be a Big Bang For Your Buck For Beef
Alberta Farmer Express
http://www.albertafarmexpress.ca/2016/03/03/ai-could-be-a-big-bang-for-your-buck-for-beef/
Cost Study Shows Benefits of AI overt Natural Service
Western Producer
http://www.producer.com/2016/02/cost-study-shows-benefits-of-ai-over-natural-service/
The Secret Life of Your Cows Reproductive System
Alberta Farmer Express
http://www.albertafarmexpress.ca/2016/03/03/the-secret-life-of-your-cows-reproductive-system/