The Introduction to Artificial Insemination in Cattle short course will provide you with practical knowledge of artificial insemination (AI) by examining the basic anatomy and physiology of the female bovine reproductive  system. The  course  also  covers  basic  endocrinology and the reproductive cycles in bovines and is specifically aimed at equipping dairy managers, dairy and beef cattle farmers, herdsman, students of animal production, as well as agricultural technicians and extension officers with the requisite skills to successfully administer AI in cattle. 

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to register as a certified inseminator with the Department of Agriculture.

After successfully completing this course, you will understand the basic anatomy and physiology of the bovine reproduction system in order to successfully inseminate cattle by artificial means.

• Anatomy of female reproductive system
• Physiology of reproduction in cattle
• Reproductive cycles in cattle
• AI legislation in South Africa
• Advantages and disadvantages of AI
• AI technique
• Practical training