D.I.Y. AI rules

dasheriff · 09-01-2012 10:40pm #1

Lads im thinking of doing the AI course but are you tied to doing only your own with it or could you do one for the neigbour etc. if he was stuck just wondering..

Highland · 09-01-2012 10:50pm

Your permission is tied to herd numbers. So you can apply for permission to AI in your Herd and you neighbours if you apply. But you can't AI for other herds

24_7 · 10-01-2012 12:47am

I did the diy course in May and was working abroad so I havent felt the back end of a cow since then until a month ago.
I'd say you could try it, if it was a favour for a neighbour and not a local business venture, but if it was me, I would only do my own cattle, as I wouldnt have the confidence, skill and the knowledge of bulls to attempt a neighbours.
I found it difficult enough to get the hang of, so thats why I'd say above. Would practise on a few more of my own first before trying anyone elses.

dasheriff · 10-01-2012 8:35am

thanks lads thats all i was wondering<i dont plan on doing it for anyone else really im just trying to see is it worth it..

10-01-2012 9:22am

personally i think its a far better job for the farmer to do his own AI rather than be waiting for a technican etc. so if you are commited go for it. but if you are not prepared to do heat detection AI is a was of time. detection is the most important part of the job.

as others have said your not allowed do it outside your own place
but far as i know there is no link up between AI companies and the national database to detect if AI has been carried out where there was no registered technician involved.

D.I.Y. AI rules

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