| 1. |
It
allows you to utilize superior genetics |
| 2. |
It
allows you to select sires for individual cows |
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Most of the herds
are made up of many different types of cows |
| 3. |
You
can select sires using EBVs |
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Sires with high
200 day growth are suitable for farmers selling weanlings |
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Sires with high
400 day growth and muscling are suitable for beef finishers |
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Sires with high
200 day milk value are suitable for breeding replacements |
| 4. |
Calving
and progeny details are available |
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All the bulls
are scrutinized for calving difficulty and calf quality |
| 5. |
A.I. allows
you to alter genetics quickly |
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Change from one
breed to another - Charolais, Limousin, Angus or Salers without incurring
additional costs |
| 6. |
A.
I. has low capital investment |
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A good (?) stock
bull could cost anything bettween £2,000 - £10,000 |
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After 30 months
- Cull Price |
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Feeding, housing,
fencing and high risk factor for you, children and the public |
| 7. |
A.
I. ensures semen quality |
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5% of all bulls
are infertile at some time |
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30% have unsatisfactory
semen quality |
| 8. |
A.
I. allows you to synchronise |
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Shorter heat detection
period |
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Shorter calving
period |
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Even and heavier
batch of calves to erase house market |
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Fewer barren cows |
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Better record
keeping |