I had an exciting Saturday morning this past weekend at my friend’s farm in Sentlhane, where he was administrating AI on his cattle. Advanced farming practices like AI is used to improve herd genetics - this method can also be effective for communal farmers especially when facing bull-related issues such as sexually transmitted diseases, as well as many others. In addition, if a proper breeding season is followed, a bull is used for only about two months of the year, so using AI saves money and grazing. When choosing genetics to select from a bull catalogue in order to purchase your semen, it's vital to know which characteristics you are looking for e.g. ease of calving, good feed conversion, and adaptability to the tough environment. Especially in areas where it can be dry and hot, so this should be a priority. Artificial insemination (AI) is one of the most effective tools available to cattle producers to improve productivity and profitability of their cattle operation.
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