Breeding Field Reference

This article provides a complete reference of all fields available on a breeding record.

Core Fields (All Breedings)

FieldDescriptionRequired
AnimalThe female being bred.Yes
MethodNatural Selection or Artificial Insemination.Yes
Breeding DateDate of breeding or bull turn-in.Yes
End DateDate the bull was removed (natural) or end of exposure period.No
Sire(s)One or more sires involved.No
In HeatFlag: animal is currently showing heat signs.No
Watch CloseFlag: animal should be monitored closely.No
CommentsFreeform notes about the breeding.No

AI-Specific Fields

These fields are available only when the method is Artificial Insemination:

Semen Information

FieldDescription
Straw NumberID on the semen straw.
Batch NumberProduction batch number.
CompanySemen supplier or AI company.
Sire CodeCatalog or NAAB code.
Registration NumberSire’s breed registration number.
Semen TypeConventional, Sexed (Male), Sexed (Female).

Technician

FieldDescription
NameAI technician’s name.
License NumberCertification or license number.
CompanyTechnician’s company.

Heat Detection

FieldDescription
Heat DateDate heat was observed.
Heat SignsSigns observed.
Heat ScoreIntensity (1–5).
Heat TimeTime of observation.

Synchronization

FieldDescription
Used SynchronizationYes/No.
ProtocolSync program name.
Start DateWhen the protocol began.
ProductsProducts used.

AI Procedure

FieldDescription
AI Date / TimeWhen the insemination was performed.
TechniqueStandard or deep uterine.
LocationLeft horn, right horn, or body.
Easy PassageYes/No — cervix passage ease.
NotesProcedure notes.

Semen Handling

FieldDescription
Thaw Date / TimeWhen the straw was thawed.
Thaw MethodMethod used.
TemperatureThaw temperature (°C).
Time from Thaw to AIMinutes between thaw and insemination.

Cost

FieldDescription
Semen CostCost of the straw.
Technician CostTechnician fee.
Total CostCombined cost.

Pregnancy Check

FieldDescription
Check DateDate of pregnancy check.
ResultPositive or negative.
MethodUltrasound, palpation, or blood test.
Days PregnantEstimated gestation days.
NotesObservations from the check.

Follow-up

FieldDescription
Second AI DateDate of repeat insemination.
Second AI Semen CodeSemen code used for the second AI.
Repeat BreederFlag for animals bred multiple times without conceiving.