Artificial Insemination in Cattle Management

<p>Heat detection AI (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Used only in stud operations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An increase in the use of A.I. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows access to genetics that best suit their herd. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inability to improve herd genetics through A.I. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Crossbreeding (A), Using genomic testing to identify superior breeding animals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduced fertility (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Texel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Accelerating genetic gain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using a breeding program that favors inbreeding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Resilience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased growth rate and feed efficiency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fecal egg count (FEC) and resilience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Guaranteed success rate in producing offspring with desired traits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The potential spread of disease through artificial insemination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased need for skilled technical personnel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduced genetic diversity and potential vulnerability to disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Joining females over a short, defined period (A), Using a Cue-Mate device to stimulate cycling (B), Implementing a rigorous pregnancy diagnosis scheme (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To improve the genetic makeup of the herd by accessing elite genetics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using a Cue-Mate device to stimulate cycling (A), Administering hormones to stimulate cycling (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It ensures that only fertile cows remain in the herd (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>More predictable calving patterns (C), Increased efficiency of artificial insemination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Difficulty in identifying fertile cows (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To synchronize ovulation in the herd (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify pregnant cows early in the gestation period (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In vitro fertilization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In vitro fertilization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The use of donor gametes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In vitro fertilization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The right to choose parenthood (F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The destruction of unused embryos (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rights and anonymity of donors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cost of treatment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The potential for designer babies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Embryo transfer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The potential for exploitation or abuse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reproductive technologies should be used responsibly and with careful consideration for the ethical implications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The impact of climate change on biodiversity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The right to choose parenthood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reproductive technologies should be used responsibly and with careful consideration for the ethical implications. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hormonal analysis of blood samples (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Easier planning for artificial insemination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To maximize the chance of successful fertilization. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduced pregnancy rates and delayed calving. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ovulation typically happens during the heat period, but the exact timing can vary. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Metestrus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Estrogen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It ensures proper hormone function and cycle regularity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gestation length (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maintains the uterine lining (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The formation of the corpus luteum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduced fertility rates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased appetite (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A strategy to immunize and manage at-risk livestock populations.

Determining whether a cow is pregnant after breeding.

Calving that occurs within a short, defined period.

A technique used to align cow ovulation cycles.

A tool that stimulates cows to start their reproductive cycles.

The placement of semen into a female's uterus for breeding.

Methods to synchronize female ovulation for efficient breeding.

Monitoring the reproductive performance of livestock.

The ability to utilize superior genetics for breeding stock.

Cattle farming focused on mass production and profit.

Advanced methods to improve breeding efficiency in livestock.

Breeding programs that use top-quality bulls for genetics.

Aligning ovulation cycles to optimize insemination timing.

Shifts in the use of A.I. in more cattle operations.

The potential increase in A.I. usage in cattle production.

Fixed Time Artificial Insemination, where all females are inseminated at the same time.

Advantages include complete submission to AI and synchronized calving.

Drawbacks include needing semen for each female and potential higher costs.

Artificial insemination based on observing cows in heat.

Less semen needed, more affordable for small herds, and producer comfort.

Requires accurate heat detection and can miss silent heats.

Include breed, body condition, genetics, and technician experience affecting outcomes.

Procedure where multiple embryos are collected from superovulated cows.

The process where animals breed without human intervention, relying on instinct.

A reproductive technology that involves introducing sperm into a female's reproductive tract by means other than natural mating.

A process where egg and sperm are combined in a laboratory to create embryos before transferring them to a female.

Moral implications and societal impacts associated with reproductive technologies.

Evaluating the health and viability of sperm before using it for artificial insemination.

A female animal that receives embryos during the embryo transfer process.

Preserving embryos at very low temperatures to be used later.

A procedure to induce a female to produce multiple eggs for better reproductive outcomes.

A measure of how effectively animals produce offspring relative to their breeding efforts.

The process of freezing cells or tissues at extremely low temperatures for preservation.

Coordinating the breeding cycles of females to improve breeding success.

Using hormones to manipulate the reproductive cycle in animals for better breeding outcomes.

Choosing specific animals for breeding based on desirable traits to improve offspring quality.

Potential drawbacks or challenges associated with the use of assisted reproductive techniques.

Advantages including improved genetics, injury reduction, and labor efficiency.

Practices designed to protect livestock from disease during reproduction.

Availability of superior genetic material for breeding purposes.

Optimizing workforce efforts in managing reproductive activities.

Minimizing physical injuries to livestock with advanced breeding methods.

Mating of closely related individuals within a population.

Reduced genetic diversity, fertility, and increased disease risk.

Mating individuals from different flocks or breeds to increase diversity.

Measures number of parasite eggs in sheep's feces; indicates parasite burden.

Ability to maintain production despite parasite challenges.

Mating individuals from different breeds for desirable traits.

Breed known for meat quality; improves yield in crossbreeding.

Uses DNA markers to estimate genetic value for traits in breeding.

Techniques like visual observation and palpation to identify when cows are in heat.

Aligning estrous cycles in cows improves breeding efficiency and management for AI.

The release of a mature egg from the ovary, occurring during estrus.

Accurate estrous cycle knowledge is crucial for effective timing of artificial insemination procedures.

Successful cattle breeding relies on understanding the estrous cycle and detecting estrus accurately.

A recurring period of sexual receptivity in female mammals, preparing for pregnancy.

The follicular phase of the estrous cycle where follicles grow and estrogen increases.

The period of highest fertility when the female is receptive to mating, marked by high estrogen levels.

The phase after ovulation when the corpus luteum forms and progesterone is secreted.

The phase where progesterone keeps the uterine lining ready for potential pregnancy.

The average length of the estrous cycle in cows, typically about 21 days, varies by factors.

Conditions like nutrition, stress, age, breed, and health that influence cycle regularity.

Observing behavioral signs to identify when a cow is in heat for successful breeding.