Recording AI Details

When using Artificial Insemination, Cattle360 provides detailed fields to capture every aspect of the AI procedure. This article explains what each section covers.

Semen Information

FieldDescription
Straw NumberThe identification number on the semen straw.
Batch NumberThe production batch number for the semen.
CompanyThe AI company or semen supplier.
Sire CodeThe sire’s catalog or NAAB code.
Registration NumberThe sire’s breed registration number.
Semen TypeConventional, Sexed (Male), or Sexed (Female).

Technician Information

FieldDescription
Technician NameThe person who performed the AI.
License NumberThe technician’s license or certification number.
CompanyThe technician’s company or practice.

Heat Detection

FieldDescription
Heat DateWhen heat was first observed.
Heat SignsSigns observed (e.g., standing heat, mucus discharge, mounting).
Heat ScoreIntensity on a 1–5 scale.
Heat TimeTime of day heat was detected.

Synchronization Protocol

FieldDescription
Used SynchronizationWhether an estrus sync program was used (yes/no).
ProtocolThe sync program used (e.g., Ovsynch, CIDR, 7-day CO-Synch).
Start DateWhen the sync protocol began.
ProductsMedications and products used in the protocol.

AI Procedure Details

FieldDescription
AI DateDate of the insemination.
AI TimeTime of the insemination.
TechniqueStandard or deep uterine.
LocationLeft horn, right horn, or body of uterus.
Easy PassageWhether the cervix was passed easily.
NotesAny additional procedure notes.

Semen Handling

FieldDescription
Thaw DateWhen the straw was thawed.
Thaw TimeTime of thawing.
Thaw MethodMethod used (e.g., warm water bath).
TemperatureThaw temperature in degrees Celsius.
Time from Thaw to AIMinutes between thawing and insemination.

Cost Information

FieldDescription
Semen CostCost of the semen straw.
Technician CostFee charged by the AI technician.
Total CostTotal cost of the AI procedure.

Tips

  • Fill in what you have. Not all fields are required. Record whatever information is available.
  • Track costs for ROI analysis. Recording semen and technician costs helps you evaluate the return on your AI program.
  • Record heat detection data for timing optimization. Analyzing heat scores and AI timing relative to conception rates helps improve future AI success.