Artificial Insemination Training
Artificial Insemination Training
Join Extension in learning how to artificially inseminate your own cattle with this two-day workshop for beef and dairy producers.
Enrollment is limited to the first 15 paid registrants!
Day 1
Wednesday, March 25th 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Day 2
Thursday, March 26th 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location for Both Days:
Grant County Fairgrounds Youth & Ag Building
916 E. Elm St., Lancaster, WI
Artificial Insemination Training
Join Extension in learning how to artificially inseminate your own cattle. This two-day workshop is designed for educating beef and dairy producers about:
- The benefits of using AI instead of a bull
- The importance of proper heat detection and tools available to help you detect heat
- Learning various estrous synchronization protocols to use in the herd
This class includes both classroom and on-farm activities.
Extension would like to thank Majestic View Dairy for the use of their facility and animals.
Day 1 Agenda
9:00 AM – Registration and Introductions
9:30 AM – Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
This section will quickly review the key components of the female reproductive tract. We will also cover the hormones involved in regulating the estrous cycle and their functions.
10:00 AM – Heat Detection and Heat Detection Aids
This section will discuss the science and “art” of proper heat detection and heat detection aids.
10:30 AM – Reproductive Tracts, Semen Handling and AI Equipment, Repro and Injection Model
During this session, participants will work with reproductive tracts and practice handling and thawing semen and loading it into the insemination gun.
12:00 PM – Lunch (provided)
1:00 PM – Practice with Cows
3:00 PM – Adjourn
Day 2 Agenda
8:30 AM – Optional: Reproductive Tracts and Semen Handling
9:00 AM – Estrous Synchronization
This section will explain the hormones used in synchronization and what effect they have on the estrous cycle.
9:45 AM – Pregnancy Detection
This section will explain different methods of pregnancy detection.
10:15 AM – bull Selection
This section will explain how to read sire proofs and how to select bulls that are right for your herd.
10:45 AM – Written Exam, Evaluations, and Award Certificates
During this session, participants will work with reproductive tracts and practice handling and thawing semen and loading it into the insemination gun.
11:30 AM – Lunch (provided)
12:00 PM – Practice with Cows
3:00 PM – Adjourn
Event Information
Cost: $125/person
Class fee includes written training materials, instruction, and lunch both days.
Location
Grant County Fairgrounds Youth & Ag Building
916 E. Elm Street
Lancaster, WI
Registration
Registration and course fee must be received by March 11th for English-dominant participants. For participants who prefer Spanish or other interpretation requests, registration and course fee payment must be received by March 4th.
Don’t wait to register! Registration is limited to the first 15 paid participants.
Payment
Please make checks payable to “Extension”.
Mail To:
Attn: AI Cert Program
Extension
1100 Lake View Dr. Suite # 500
Wausau, WI 54403
NOTES
- You will be outside for part of this training; please dress accordingly.
- Lunch is provided both days; if you have special dietary needs, please let us know at the time of registration.
- Please bring washable rubber boots and coveralls for use in the barn.
Hotels in the Area:
Sleep Inn and Suites
1600 S. Madison St., Lancaster
608-885-8026
Napps Motel
645 12th St. Hwy US-18, Fennimore
608-822-3226
The Fenway House Hotel
1096 Lincoln Ave., Fennimore
608-822-3782
