The use of fixed-time artificial insemination to increase profitability of cow-calf operations.
Luis Fernando Schutz, Assistant Professor of Veterinary Physiology in the Dept. of Agriculture, Veterinary and Rangeland Sciences, University of Nevada, Reno presents:
00:00 - Introduction
02:51 - Annually, cows' chances of getting pregnant.
05:09 - What is fixed-time artificial insemination (FTIA)
06:09 - Advantages of FTIA
10:05 - Effects of FTIA on pregnancy rates
12:12 - Factors affecting the success
13:26 - FTIA research trials
16:13 - FTIA protocols
18:17 - Q&A: Is FTAI cost effective for small herds?
21:31 - Q&A: Are there breeds that FTAI works better on?
24:08 - Q&A: Is there a difference in pregnancy rates between range raised vs pasture?
25:30 - Q&A: Are there studies looking at stress levels and pregnancy rates?
Cattlemen’s Update. For more than 40 years, the University holds sessions to provide ranchers with current research-based information about issues that may affect the efficiency, productivity, profitability and sustainability of their businesses and Nevada’s cattle industry.