Question

Explain six advantages of artificial insemination (A.I) in livestock breeding.

Answer 1

1. semen from one superior bull can be used to serve many cows
2. It controls the transmission of breeding disease and parasites
3. Sires that are unable to serve cows due to heavy weight or injury can produce semen to serve cows
4. It prevents large bulls from injuring small cows
5. It reduces the expenses of keeping a bull on pasture and veterinary bills semen can be stored for a long time even after the death of a bull
6. It is easy to control inbreedingIt eliminates dangerous bulls from far