Crazy A focuses on more than just breeding services. Herd health and management are vital for a producers success. Herd management ensures quality production turning it into top dollar returns. Whether you just need breeding services or a full herd consult Crazy A has the knowledge, schooling and resources to ensure success in your herd. Small hobby farm or large ranch the passion is the same healthy herds and top production.
ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
Artificial insemination (A.I.) is an underutilized tool in commercial cow-calf operations. A.I., as a management tool, improves herd performance which in turn will boost revenue and create quality genetics. The biggest benefit in utilizing AI is access to superior genetics.
ADVANTAGES OF ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION:
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(Low maintenance with no requirement of owning personal bull) Little to no cost of maintenance of breeding bull
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It prevents the spread of certain diseases and sterility due to genital diseases
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Progeny testing can be done at an early age
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The semen of a desired size can be used even after the death of that particular bull
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Allows the mating of cattle with great differences in size without injury
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It is helpful to inseminate the cows that refuse to stand or accept the bull at the time of breeding
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It helps in maintaining accurate breeding and calving records
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It increases the rate of conception
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Old, heavy and injured sires can be used
Cost of Artificial Insemination
(Depending on your herd, the cost for the semen and set up will vary)
Cost will vary when it comes to cost to set up your herd for A.I.
7-day CO-Synch + CIDR (Beef Cows)
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Day one- A vaginal CIDR is put in place and a shot of GnRH is given
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Day seven- The CIDR is pulled and a PG shot is given
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Day ten- A.I. is performed at a 60-66 hr window and the last GnRH shot is given