Artificial insemination makes available the best genetics anywhere in the world and is used on all continents

Artificial insemination makes available the best genetics anywhere in the world and is used on all continents.

Artificial insemination is not guaranteed to work in all cases; a 25-to-50% conception rate is considered very good. However, it offers the opportunity for upgrading the production (milk, meat) of local goat populations. And where goats are extremely valuable kinds of livestock (most of the world), even a limited yield goes a long way if resulting males are distributed throughout an area.

Artificial insemination can be easily taught--even to individuals without technical training (e.g. breeders)--and avoids health problems as well as the expense and regulatory obstacles of importing live animals.

Estrus synchronization via inexpensive progesterone sponges permits artificial breeding of dozens or hundreds of goats within a two or three day period.

However, ideally, artificial breeding should be supplemented by live buck service:

To breed those does who fail to conceive via AI

For breeders who are not able to participate in an AI breeding program (small herds in outlying areas, etc)

To afford opportunities for intensive line breeding within "milky" families.

We can supply any equipment you might need. A basic AI kit includes:

Two French breeding guns (1/4cc and 1/2cc)

AI light

Two speculums

Package of needle sheaths

Metal tweezers

Thaw cup

Straw cutter

Thermometer

Non-spermicidal lubricant

Plastic AI kit case

AI handbook (translations available)

The cost for this kit is $US 175. A new four month nitrogen tank costs $US 800.