Basic course in insemination technique

               A course designed to equip persons to do Artificial Insemination in cattle and buffaloes. The main emphasis of the course is for accurate detection of heart in cattle and buffalo, handling of frozen semen, correct technique of Artificial Insemination using frozen semen and pregnancy diagnosis. The course is highly practical oriented.

Duration	6 weeks
Eligibility	S.S.L.C. or equivalent
Medium of Instruction	English
Age	Below 35 years
Venue	Training Centre, Mattupatti/Dhoni

Syllabus	Theory(hrs)	Practical(hrs)
Functional anatomy of male and female reproductive organs	8	12
Physiology of male and female reproductive organs	4	---
Oestrus	6	16
Physiological changes in female reproductive organs during oestrus cycle	6	15
Systematic rectal examination	6	16
Collection, dilution and preservation of bull semen	4	4
Handling of frozen semen	6	14
A.I. Practice	6	45
Pregnancy diagnosis	4	14
Reproductive management and pathology of female reproduction	4	6
Fertility measure-record keeping	4	---
Breed improvement and A.I	2	---
Proper feeding for better fertility	2	2
Infertility conditions	4	4
A.I. and extension work	2	---
Total	27	45

Discussion/Seminar — 1 day
Study tour — 3 days