Why Use Artificial Insemination

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The presenters were:
Kathy Larson – Research Economist at Western Beef Development Centre 
Dr. Colin Palmer. – Associate Professor at the Western College of Veterinary medicine

Video Guide:
00:00 – 01:55: Welcome Comments and Agenda
01:55 – 20:15: Fixed time AI, does it pay?
20:15 – 1:05:39: How to use AI
1:05:39 – 1:30:00: Questions from the Audience
1:30:00 – 1:18:45: How to Stay Connected with BCRC and Closing Comments

For more information on AI 

Artificial insemination
Beef Cattle Research Council 
http://www.beefresearch.ca/research-topic.cfm/artificial-insemination-17

Cost of natural breeding calculator 
Beef Cattle Research Council 
http://www.beefresearch.ca/resources/decisiontools.cfm

Comparison of fixed time AI vs. natural service in beef cows reproductive efficiency and system cost 
Western Beef Development Centre  
http://www.beefresearch.ca/factsheet.cfm/comparison-of-fixed-time-artificial-insemination-vs-natural-service-in-beef-cows-reproductive-efficiency-and-system-cost-224

Heat detection tools 
The Beef Magazine 
http://beefmagazine.com/genetics/0201-heat-detection-tool

Economic Benefits of AI 
Angus Journal 
http://www.angusjournal.com/ArticlePDF/ARSBC-3-Eco-Benefit-AI-11_15-AJ.pdf

Deflating fixed time AI myths 
Canadian Cattlemen The Beef Magazine  
http://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/2014/06/17/deflating-fixed-time-ai-myths/

News Coverage

AI Could Be a Big Bang For Your Buck For Beef
Alberta Farmer Express
http://www.albertafarmexpress.ca/2016/03/03/ai-could-be-a-big-bang-for-your-buck-for-beef/

Cost Study Shows Benefits of AI overt Natural Service
Western Producer
http://www.producer.com/2016/02/cost-study-shows-benefits-of-ai-over-natural-service/

The Secret Life of Your Cows Reproductive System
Alberta Farmer Express
http://www.albertafarmexpress.ca/2016/03/03/the-secret-life-of-your-cows-reproductive-system/