AGRI 111 Artificial Insemination of Cattle

This course introduces techniques and procedures of heat detection, semen handling, and artificial insemination of cattle.

Credits

2

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

4

Semester Contact Hours Lab

12

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

AGRI 111Artificial Insemination of Cattle

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Agriculture

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

2

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

4

Semester Contact Hours Lab

12

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

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