Artificial insemination is used in animals to propagate desirable characteristics of one male to many females or overcome breeding problems, particularly in the cases of sheep, horses, cattle, pigs, pedigree dogs, and honeybees. Semen is collected, extended, then cooled or frozen. It can be used on site or shipped to the female's location. Before the actual insemination, estrus may be induced through the use of progestogen and another hormone (usually PMSG).
Artificial Insemination Protocol
We have a short protocol that you can use to help you calculate the important dates. Click here for the Sheep AI Protocol and here for the Deer AI Protocol.