Iowa State University is proud to offer a hands-on artificial insemination training class to the public. This training will be beneficial to individuals interested in increasing the efficiency and profitability of their cattle operation through the use of artificial insemination.
The ISU Artificial Insemination Training Class is a three-day course and it is taught by Genex/CRI Instructors. Each day of the course will consist of classroom sessions and hands-on live practice with cows.
Individuals who take the class should expect to learn:
- Basic anatomy of the female reproductive system in cattle.
- Basic technique of artificial insemination.
- Process of handling and thawing frozen semen.
- Basics of the estrous cycle and synchronization.
- Heat detection systems.
The Iowa State University Beef Teaching Farm and the Iowa State Dairy Farm provide the cows for the class, as well as equipment and gloves needed for A.I. training. Individuals participating in the class should dress accordingly, as palpation of cattle will take place daily.
Click here to sign-up for artificial insemination training.