SDSU Extension offers Cattle Artificial Insemination (AI) Schools that teach participants overall herd management for reproductive success and profitability.
Multiple schools are held throughout the year in South Dakota. Each school has limited participation. Individuals must register to participate, and the registration fee is $600, which covers the cost of educational materials, supplies, facility and cow use. AI Schools are open to anyone wanting to learn to artificially inseminate cattle. The registration fee is subject to change.
The length of the school will vary between 2 to 2.5 days. The school consists of classroom training pertaining to AI techniques, reproductive-tract anatomy, AI equipment, heat detection, bull selection, estrous synchronization and nutrition. The school includes multiple opportunities, to focus on practicing hands-on AI technique and semen handling in the barn.
To be informed about upcoming AI Schools and placed on the notification list, contact Robin Salverson, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist, or Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist.
Upcoming Events
Cattle Artificial Insemination (AI) School @ Philip
SDSU Extension will host a Cattle Artificial Insemination (AI) School on October 27 and 28, 2026, at the SDSU Cottonwood Field Station (23738 Fairview Road, Philip, SD 57567).
Cattle Artificial Insemination (AI) School @ Brookings
SDSU Extension will host a Cattle Artificial Insemination (AI) School on November 13 and 14, 2026, at the SDSU Cow-Calf Education and Research Facility (2901 Western Ave, Brookings, SD 57006).
Cattle Artificial Insemination (AI) School @ Brookings
SDSU Extension will host a Cattle Artificial Insemination (AI) School on February 12 and 13, 2027, at the SDSU Cow-Calf Education and Research Facility (2901 Western Ave, Brookings, SD 57006).
