Cattle producers interested in improving the genetic progress of their herds will have a hands-on opportunity to learn artificial insemination in southwestern Missouri.
University of Missouri Extension will host “Artificial Insemination for Cattle” Oct. 31-Nov. 2 at the MU Southwest Research Extension and Education Center, Mount Vernon, in conjunction with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Carthage.
“Both classroom and hands-on practice of cattle insemination will create a friendly learning environment for all participants from any skill level,” says MU Extension livestock specialist Elizabeth Picking.
The three-day class will cover topics such as anatomy and physiology, heat detection, estrus synchronization protocols, repro tract dissection, semen handling and insemination technique.
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