Courses are facilitated by Paul Kenny - Certificate IV Training and Assessment (Artificial Breeding)
Cattle Artificial Insemination (AI)
Covering the anatomy and theory of artificial insemination - each student will have a thorough, practical understanding of how to inseminate cows.
Subjects covered:
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Preparing for and conducting an artificial breeding programme
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Artificial breeding uses
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Anatomy and physiology using cow reproductive tracts
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Heat detection
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Hygienic insemination procedures
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Heat synchronization using different programmes
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Understanding semen collection, analysis, storage and morphology
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Overview of embryo collection
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Bull selection with tools available eg Breedplan
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Practical insemination technique
AI courses are held according to demand and delivered in locations convenient to students.
Collecting Semen from Bulls
This course is conducted on-farm:
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Collection of semen using electro-ejaculator/probe
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Collection of semen using artificial vagina
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Assessment of collected semen under microscope
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AI Equipment
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Preparing diluents for semen processing
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Importance of temperature and hygiene control
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Collection techniques depending on breed
Testimonials
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"Very supportive feedback on techniques and information given clearly, repeatedly & in different ways to make it understandable. Lots of info in pre-reading to have you well prepared for the course & days ahead" Mia 8/7/26
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""Paul was very attentive with everyone in our group - helping us as soon as required. The feedback from Paul when we were in cows was confidence boosting & very helpful as he gave us clues but allowed us to figure it out on our own" Bianca 8/7/26
"Paul was a great teacher & explained everything well. I felt my questions were always answered & the course was fun & inviting. Would recommend Paul - he slayed!!" Chelsea 8/7/26
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"Very straight forward info, hands on, good amount of repetition/practice. Paul was very friendly & an amazing teacher - a nice group & very fun" Serrin 9/4/26
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"I found that the practical & theory components were well balanced. Paul's teaching was brilliant. I liked having a smaller group - it allowed us to have plenty of attempts & ask lots of questions, you felt like you weren't just a number & wanted us to succeed!" Tayla 9/4/26
Was a worthwhile experience, executed by Paul - unreal. He was knowledgeable & supportive in learning the processes. Would recommend this course to anyone interested in learning AI. Jack 24.2.24
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"Great course, fully informative. Great teacher & I'm super-keen to join the Industry" Jess 29.10.23
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