Event Details

Date

September 24 - September 25, 2019

Time

9:30am - 3:30pm

Location

Willow Bend Farm
1159 County Road 7
Shortsville, NY 14548

Cost

$175.00 Enrolled w/ NWNY Team (currently receive Ag Focus)
(additional attendee $175.00 ea.)

$225.00 Not enrolled w/ NWNY Team
(additional attendee $225.00 ea.)
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: September 17, 2019

Bovine Reproduction and AI Training Course

September 24 - September 25, 2019

Bovine Reproduction and AI Training Course

**CLASS IS FULL**

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 August 17 - September 17.

Register 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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Questions? 
Contact Kelly Torrey  |  585-268-7644 ext. 10  |   KLB288@cornell.edu