AGRI 111 Artificial Insemination of Cattle
This course introduces techniques and procedures of heat detection, semen handling, and artificial insemination of cattle.
AGRI 111Artificial Insemination of Cattle
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
2 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
4
Semester Contact Hours Lab
12
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course introduces techniques and procedures of heat detection, semen handling, and artificial insemination of cattle.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Properly handle frozen semen during thawing process
- Inseminate cattle
- Demonstrate knowledge of the legal requirements of AI technicians in the State of Idaho
- Use EPDs/ PTAs to select appropriate breeding stock
- Describe how to synchronize estrous cycles of cattle for purposes of breeding and embryo transfer
- Visually identify estrus in cattle
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Role of AI, Reproductive Physiology, Heat Detection, Estrus Synchronization, AI Equipment, EPDs, Idaho State AI Practitioners Laws, Semen Collection, Evaluation, Processing, Storage, Handling, Transport, Field Practice AI
VI. Delivery Methodologies