Artificial Insemination (AI)
Artificial insemination is the most affordable and convenient biotechnological tool for dissemination of improved genetics at farmers’ doorstep.
In Bundelkhand region approximately 98% of animals are of Indian “Desi” breed and the farmers are more biased towards traditional ways of further reproduction of animals, Artificial insemination is still a foreign concept to the small farmers in the region under consideration.
Muktaa MPC has identified local rural youths from the area, trained them and deployed them as Mobile AI Technicians (MAITs) to provide quality doorstep Artificial Insemination (AI) services in its operational area to improve the productivity of milch animals, reduced cost of production and maximize the return the farmers.
To create awareness among members about importance of scientific breeding, nutrition and healthcare services offered by Muktaa MPC, various extension activities such as DBAB Camp, RBP, Calf rallies, Infertility Camps, distribution of extension material are done at regular intervals.
Advantages of AI:
- There are several advantages by artificial insemination over natural mating or servicing.
- There is no need of maintenance of breeding bull for a herd; hence the cost of maintenance of breeding bull is saved.
- It prevents the spread of certain diseases and sterility due to genital diseases e.g. contagious abortion, vibriosis.
- By regular examination of semen after collection and frequent checking on fertility make early detection of interior males and better breeding efficiency is ensured.
- The progeny testing can be done at an early age.
- It is helpful to inseminate the animals that are refuse to stands or accept the male at the time of oestrum.
- It helps in maintaining the accurate breeding and calving records & increases the rate of conception.