2. introduction to AI

Question 1

How many units can a bull breed a year

Answer 1

40,000

Question 2

How many units can boars and bucks breed a year

Answer 2

1500-2000

Question 3

Describe female head management before AI

Answer 3

good health
Body condition score (BCS)of 3+
nutritional flushing

Question 4

Describe male head management before AI

Answer 4

healthy
good quality semen
trained for semen collection

Question 5

Which technique is used to inseminate a cow

Answer 5

Rectal vaginal approach

Question 6

Which technique is used to inseminate a Mare

Answer 6

vaginal approach

Question 7

list 5 advantages of AI

Answer 7

quick genetic improvement
better quality semen
easy transport 
cryopreservation
good for smallholding farms

Question 8

list five disadvantages of AI

Answer 8

quick spread of genetic diseases
costly equipment
need to be able to detect estrus effectively
need good efficiency 
need proper knowledge of reproduction

Question 9

define Artificial insemination

Answer 9

deposition of semen into a female’s reproductive tract by artificial techniques instead of by natural service

Question 10

list what percentage of cows show estrus at certain times of day

Answer 10

00: 00- 06:00 = 43%
06: 00-12:00 = 22%
12: 00-18:00=10%
18: 00-00:00 = 25%

Question 11

List the 3 tips used for AI of a sow

Answer 11

spiral tip
foam tip
intrauterine