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Hereford AI use increases by 17 percentThe American Hereford Association is proud to report a one-year 17 percent increase in the use of artificial insemination across the breed. "The possibilities for genetic improvement are unlimited with the use of AI," says Jack Ward, AHA chief operating officer and director of breed improvement. "I'm pleased to see a significant increase in AI use by our breeders, and I encourage all cattlemen to consider AI for the advancement of the industry." The Hereford AI Book is one tool the AHA has implemented in recent years to make the AI sire selection process easier. This year's book includes expected progeny differences and pedigrees on 137 Hereford sires available for AI use, semen and certificate prices, owner contact information, and some sire pictures, as well as a general listing of 262 additional AI sires. This reference proved to be extremely popular in 2005 and 2006; the 2007 version will be available March 1. To request a copy, contact AHA staff at 816-842-3757. A feature new this year to the Hereford AI Book is the designation of "Non-Certificate AI Sires." Calves from these sires can be registered without the purchase of an AI certificate. The AHA started the Non-Certificate AI Sire Program in April 2006. Sixteen bulls were enrolled in the program as of mid-February 2007, and Ward predicts there will be a large increase in this number as new bulls enter the market this spring. By eliminating certificate costs on sires entered in the program, AI use within the breed is expected to increase even more, stimulating further genetic progress. If you have a bull you'd like to nominate into the program, contact Ward at 816-842-3757 or jward@hereford.org. There is a one-time $250 enrollment fee. To find bulls enrolled in the non-certificate program that may not be advertised in the Hereford AI Book, visit Hereford.org and select "EPD Inquiry" on the left side of the page. Then search for bulls by calving year and "Select if" a Non-Certificate AI Sire. 5 Star OK 3/26/07 13 B Date: 3/22/07
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