Event Details

Date

August 13 - August 14, 2019

Time

9:30am - 3:30pm

Location

Lamb Farms
6880 Albion Rd
Oakfield, NY 14125

Cost

$175.00 Enrolled w/ NWNY Team (currently receive Ag Focus)


$225.00 Not enrolled w/ NWNY Team

Contact your local CCE office for details on enrollment in the NWNY Team.

Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program

Pre-Registration Deadline: August 9, 2019

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Bovine Reproduction and AI Training Course

August 13 - August 14, 2019

Bovine Reproduction and AI Training Course

Topics covered will include:

• Reproductive Physiology
• Synchronization Protocols
• Heat Detection
• Artificial Insemination
• Proper Thawing of Semen
• Loading A.I. guns
• Practice Breeding Cows

The class will be taught by Jonna Egli & Javier Cheang from Genex.

*Note: This workshop is designed to introduce participants to artificial insemination methods. Participants will need continued practice after the workshop in order to become proficient at artificial insemination.*

Participants should bring rubber boots that are in good condition & can be sanitized for bio-security measures. Coveralls or work clothes will be necessary for the hands-on portion of the class.

Registration is required and there are limited spaces available.
Registration will be open from July 6- August 6.

Register online or by contacting Libby or Margaret.  For more information, contact Margaret Quaassdorff at 585-405-2567 or Libby Eiholzer at 607-793-4847 .


Cost includes materials and lunches on both days.
$175/person enrolled in the NWNY Team*
$225/person not enrolled in the NWNY Team

*Not enrolled in the NWNY Team? Contact your local CCE office for more information.


Repro & AI Course Flyer (PDF; 577KB)


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