Interested in learning about artificial insemination for your cattle herd? This course is designed for dairy farmers, dairy workers, and beef farmers. It will walk you through AI, covering many different topics and provide you with opportunities for hands-on practice. Don’t wait to sign up! Enrollment is limited to the first 15 paid registrants.
Topics Covered:
- Reproductive anatomy and physiology
- Heat detection and heat
- Reproductive tracts
- Semen handling
- AI equipment
- Repro and injection models
- Estrous synchronization
- Pregnancy detection
- Bull selection
- Practice with live cows
You may request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language and/or format, and/or other services to make this event more accessible. You may include your requests on the registration form. There is no added cost to you for these services.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
Event Details
Date: August 12 and 13, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM both days
Location: Schmidt Farms East LLC (33653 County Hwy B, Lone Rock, WI 53556)
Cost: $125 class fee
covers written training materials, instruction, snacks, and lunch on both days