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). Participants will learn overall herd management for reproductive success and profitability during the 2-day school. AI Schools are open to anyone wanting to learn to artificially inseminate. Additional AI School opportunities can be found in the upcoming events section below. An additional school will be offered in March in Leola, SD. Dates will be announced at a later time.

The first day of school consists of classroom training pertaining to AI techniques, reproductive-tract anatomy, heat detection, AI equipment, semen handling and practicing hands-on AI techniques. Day 2, students will continue practicing hands-on AI techniques, along with classroom training on topics such as bull selection, estrous synchronization, herd management and nutrition. 

Schedule

• Day 1: 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. CT
• Day 2: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. CT

The schedule is subject to small changes.

Registration

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. This school is limited to 16 participants. Registration can be completed using the blue register button above.

If your desired date/location has sold out, join the waitlist using the blue button below to be notified of any openings or future dates.

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Refunds will not be provided if spots cannot be filled prior to the school. If a participant is under the age of 18 and will be attending without a parent or legal guardian, release forms must be completed. Proceed with payment and contact Robin Salverson for release forms.