Artificial insemination (AI) is gaining popularity among
goat producers. Goat producers can take advantage of AI to accelerate genetic
gain, to eliminate herd maintenance costs and to preserve valuable genetics.
Tuskegee University Cooperative Extension Program and The
Alabama Cooperative Extension System at Alabama A&M University are
providing a hands-on workshop entitled "Reproductive Management and
Artificial Insemination (AI) in Goats" at the Tuskegee University Caprine
Research and Education Unit on Saturday, October 13, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The
workshop seating is limited to 20 participants. Registration is $25 and includes lunch and all training materials.
The deadline to register is Wednesday, October 10, 2012.
This training will allow goat producers to receive
instruction on the reproduction of goats, including anatomy, physiology and
reproductive management of does as well as the advantages and limitations of
using AI. The workshop will also provide hands on training in AI techniques.
Participants will learn how to use the controlled internal drug-releasing
device (CIDR) that was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration to
implant progesterone in goats for the purpose of synchronizing estrus.
For more information or to register, contact the AI
Workshop Program Assistant, Ms. Hooks, at (334-727-8453 or
mhooks@mytu.tuskegee.edu). This
event is supported by a grant by Southern SARE.
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