Artificial Insemination Class August 3-5, 2026

General overview CentralStar’s hands-on cattle artificial insemination (A.I.) training courses provide you with a solid foundation for a future career in the industry or to practice and grow A.I. skills on the farm. Classroom training includes reproductive anatomy and physiology, A.I. technique, A.I. supplies, semen handling, estrous cycle and synchronization protocols, and more. This course includes palpation training, where you have the opportunity to practice the art of A.I. inside live cows. Dates: August 3-5, 2026 Location: August 3, 2026: CentralStar Cooperative, N11463 State Road 26, Waupun, WI 53963 (wear casual clothes for this classroom day) August 4-5, 2026: A local farm within driving distance of Waupun, Wis. Cost: $500 (includes lunch on first day) Bring CLEAN coveralls and rubber boots Class will be capped at 10 students Monday, August 3, 2026 8:30 a.m. Registration 9:00 a.m. Introduction to the class and CentralStar Reproductive anatomy and physiology Estrous cycle of cattle A.I. technique Proper handling of frozen semen Noon Lunch (provided) 1:00 p.m. A.I. supplies and care Semen handling/loading A.I. equipment Maximizing conception rates Reproductive-tract practice 3:00 p.m. Adjourn Tuesday, August 4, 2026 9:00 a.m. Brief review Practice A.I. technique in live cows, semen handling, and loading guns 1:00 p.m. Adjourn Wednesday, August 5, 2026 9:00 a.m. Brief review Practice A.I. technique in live cows, semen handling, and loading guns 1:00 p.m. Adjourn