AI makes it possible to use sires breeders would not otherwise have access to such as rams that are not for sale, rams that are injured or dead, or rams from another country through the use of imported straws. It enables linkages or connectedness with other flocks so that the genetic performance of animals from one flock can be legitimately compared with animals from another. It can be an economic way of accessing top genetics without having to purchase rams.
Genetic Gains provides intrauterine AI (laparoscopic AI) in the Southland – Canterbury areas of NZ
- We provide a programme detailing how to prepare the animals for AI, resources needed on the day and a list of pre and post insemination management recommendations.
- On the scheduled day and time, two of us travel to the farm to carry out the AI with the assistance of 3 or more helpers provided by the breeder.
- The throughput is usually 20 to 35 per hour depending on the facilities and the preparation of the animals.
- Our average conception rate using frozen and thawed semen is 79%.
"I would highly recommend the use of AI in our Sheep Industry in order to access top genetics from both here and overseas and maximise the gains that can be made within your own flock. I have used AI at least six times and have also used Embryo Transplant twice. I would highly recommend Julia and her Genetic Gains team for these procedures. Their programme timetable was clearly laid out and easy to follow. We have had good success rates over the years in both our TEFRom and Suftex studs."
- Russell Welsh, Twin Farm Southland
Contact us to discuss benefitting from a range of genetics you would not otherwise have access to.
