REGIONWIDE. Appropriate Animal Artificial Insemination (AI) and Pregnancy Diagnosis (PD) training facilitates resource optimization by allowing breeders to meet reproductive objectives with fewer males. This enables better resource allocation in addition to saving money on the maintenance of surplus men.
In addition, for individuals working on animal breeding initiatives seeking to improve genetics, constant training is essential. AI makes it possible to strategically choose better sires, maximizing desired qualities in offspring and enhancing the herd as a whole.
Moreover, the financial sustainability of livestock enterprises is directly impacted by effective reproductive management. Higher conception rates, shorter calving intervals, and more high-quality cattle produced are the results of improved breeding techniques, which boost farmers' and breeders' financial gains.
In this regard, thirteen (13) Agricultural Extension Workers (AEW) from across the region participated in the Advanced Training Course on Large Artificial Insemination (AI) and Pregnancy Diagnosis (PD) on Cattle & Buffalo held at Ubay Stock Farm, Lomangog, Ubay, Bohol on September 28, 2023 until October 13, 2023.
The activity aimed to provide technical knowledge and practical skills on Estrus Synchronization in Artificial Insemination and Pregnancy diagnosis.
Practitioners can quickly diagnose and treat reproductive problems through pregnancy diagnostics. Early identification lowers the chance of illness transmission within the herd and enables prompt treatments.
“The training is very useful to us since this helps us to improve our skills on palpation especially in ovaries. Also, identify the right dates that the animal is ready for ovulation,” shared Ronie Paul Catacutan, Agricultural Technologist from Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
The ability to effectively manage reproduction becomes increasingly important as the demand for premium animal products increases worldwide. Experts in their fields help to meet this need by guaranteeing a steady and dependable supply of animals for the production of meat and dairy products.
