ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

Reproductive procedure by which semen previously collected from sires, packaged in “straws” and frozen in liquid nitrogen is thawed and manually deposited in the uterus of a cow in estrus, in the hope of conception. Artificial insemination is a technology that allows for genetic improvement based on selection and use of superior sires.(see also Timed Artificial Insemination).



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OwnerAntonio A.GroupDS 414 Ruminant Nutrition
Created2015-09-10 12:24 CDTUpdated2020-08-30 15:31 CDT
SitesDS 414 Ruminant Nutrition, DS 825 Ruminant Nutrition Physiology
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