Name: ______________________
Artificial Insemination Portfolio Project
Project Descriptor: Students will learn about artificial insemination in class. This will include
semen collection and storage, anatomy, equipment, estrus cycle, estrus synchronization, timing,
process, and threading the A.I. gun through the cervix. They will also learn the benefits of both
artificial insemination and natural service.
Writing Assignment: You need to write a one page paper double spaced answering the following
questions about A.I.
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Explain what cattle A.I. is and how the whole process is performed
What are the benefits of A.I.
What are the benefits of natural service
If you had the choice, what would you use, A.I. or Natural Service
Reflect on your experience threading the A.I. gun through the cattle reproductive tract.
Was it harder or easier than you expected. How would it different with a live cow.
Grading Rubric:
A.I. vs. Natural Service Debate
_________ 25 pts
Threading A.I. Gun
_________ 25 pts
A.I. Info Quiz
_________ 27 pts
Paper One Page Long
_________ 10 pts
Paper Spelling/Grammar
_________ 10 pts
Accurately Answer all Questions
_________ 30 pts
Total
_________ 127pts