A Brief Guide to the AI Procedure

The following pages are references for those wanting to learn about the procedure before attempting AI. We have used both Elite Genetics and Martin Dally for the procedure and recommend them both.

The procedure itself is relatively simple and straightforward and is described on the AI in small ruminants page. You will need to have a cradle available, a tank of food grade CO2 gas and, of course some spray bottles, buckets and a few other pieces of equipment that will be specifically mentioned by your technician and or Vet doing the procedure.

Once the animal is prepped it takes only a matter of minutes for the entire procedure with you assisting and observing along the way. Even in the stall of a barn, provided proper procedures are used, the chance for infection is slim. We have not had a single case of post procedure complications.

The photo gallery of the AI procedure will give you an idea of what to expect.