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Animal Reproduction-By: Dr. Dhiren Bhoi
Animal Reproduction-By: Dr. Dhiren Bhoi
Reproduction
Conditions for Fertilization
■ Prostate
■ 2 Seminal Vesicles
■ 2 Cowper’s glands
What is the function of the
Accessory Sex Glands?
•Required Equipment
•A.I. Rod
•Semen Straw
•Lube
•Genetic Diversity
•Select the bulls you want to use based on EPDs
•Compared to Natural Mating
Artificial Insemination vs..
Natural Mating
Pros Cons
More Equipment Required
- More Genetic Diversity
Heat Watch Required
- Don’t Have To Maintain A
Bull Experienced A.I. Technician
- More Controlled Breeding More Labor Intensive
Season
More Time Consuming
- More Cost Effective
- More Hygienic
- Easier To Determine
Calving Date
Take out a Piece of Paper
■ Quiz
– 1. What are the main structures of the Male Reproductive Tract?
» List at least 4
■ aggressive behavior
■ swelling and/or color change of vulva
Beef (Bovine) Terms