Wv dairy farmer and believe your dad and I are about the same age. Really could relate to the video especially knowing the water temperature being fairly close by running it over his fingers. We're an all registered herd with every breed. I used a lot of high type bulls over the years but I've backed off of it the last few years since my children have aged out of 4h. I enjoy your videos as they have very good content. Keep up the good work!
This is by far one of your best videos, for me one of my most interesting part of raising dairy cattle. I had a few cows in 4-H, and after High School, I wanted to be a certified AI technician. In my area of New Jersey, one breeder co-op was Sire Power, based in PA. So I went for a week to a very large dairy farm in north Jersey, and Sire Power put on a training, I think there was about 10 of us. At first, we trained on reproductive tracts that were laid out on tables, these were from cattle that had just been to a slaughter house. we each had the entire organs in front of us, this was good, as you were able to see on the table, what you can not see when you actually are trying to breed a live cow. After this, we moved onto real cows, like you just did here in your barn. You describe this process exactly as I remember it, you are a great teacher!!! One funny story, was our group had a very short young woman, so she was given a milk crate, or a wooden apple box to stand on, so she was able to reach inside the cow!! So after a week of this, we all got our certificate from Sire Power. Not long after this, my interest moved over to Fruit Science and Plant Breeding, so I never did become a Tech. But I just always loved this part of cattle and dairy farming. Your video here was so enjoyable to me and I still remember that course, way back in 1975!! Thanks so much for all you do and your great farming your family does!!!
You were probably at Ideal Stock Farms in Sussex. We were just across the border from Bergen County in New York and the Sire Power tech that took care of our cows would come from Fair Lawn.
This was great, informative video. I wish I had George to teach this when I was growing up w/ my own Holsteins. I always had the hardest time knowing for sure when to breed them. George just explained that in very clear detail.
What a wonderful and very informative video. I just love how your dad explains every step of how everything is done and how it works. Great video. Thank you. I'm so much more educated because of both of you guys. Keep them coming.
Well done first time I’ve seen this explained on UA-cam. I did my training on uterus on the table which was good before having to do it by feel on live cows. Please keep sharing the AI bulls you use. Cheers 🇦🇺
One of your best videos! Lots of information and detailed explanation. We use a plug in water heater, thermostatically controlled. Usually it stays plugged in and the water is ready to thaw anytime, hadn't ever given a cup and thermometer any thought. Both get the job done, doesn't take long either to grab some hot water out of the milk house sink.
Brings back lots of memories. Our ABA artificial breeding association man would come out and breeding our milk cows. It was a different day and time. This was in the 60s and 70s. Good video, very well done.
Excellent presentation, your cows look so good . Remember doing that hundreds of time. Loved breeding cows and seeing the cavles. Making another life is great. Thanks alot H
In Pa. many years ago we used Northeastern Breeders Asso. to come out to our farm and breed our cows. I don"t know if they still excist or not. Far fewer dairy farms there now.
Grew up on family dairy farm in 60-70s. I never remember a bull on the farm. Dad used the Curtiss technician, eventually going to their training near Chicago. He would AI for other farmers also. Used semen from Curtiss, ABS, and Select Sires. Commenters reminded me of bulls of the day- Arlinda Chief , Astronaut. Eventually their sons came to market. Also going from the ampules to straws. We joked that through genetics each county would only need one cow. The goal was to get that cow!
Where do you find the magazines of various breeds? I am doing research for my novel and would love to take a look at the information to help me when it appears in the book.
Hey, Do you mind? I'm eating my breakfast!🤣! I'm an old farmer, not much makes me loose it! Some guys have problems doing AI, and have a lot of repeats!Great video! A flashy appearance doesn't guarantee great results!
I have brood cows and like to change bull every three years keep his daughters 2nd year of having him as a way to prevent inbreeding. Do breed occasionally ai to some of the larger animals that a young bull might not be able to mount as easy.
Oh sure! I remember a friend of the family that came out to the farm an that for us. Dad even had a metal suitcase type that was mounted to the wall that folds down like a table with all the info I think it was centry 21 genetics ?
Hey!! So y oh typically do first AI service at 100 DIM? What’s your conception rate with that? 1-2 services for momma to catch? Thanks for your informative videos !
HI; What is your success rate on first time AI breading of a cow for them to take? What do you think is your average number of times to have to bread a cow before it takes? When I worked on the farms of family members growing up. IA breading was just starting to catch on. Most of my family was still using bulls. Thanks Greg B.
I do not use a water thaw. I just load the gun and place on my hip and go out.Use select sires. Using Tatoo,Tropic,Hulu,Hancock,and Rompen-red and Angus some
@@MrMagnum7220 I have been AI ing 37 years for myself and neighbors. Last PG check 38 out 42 bred. Of the 38 3 second service and 1 third service. 34 first service. 2 of my neighbors do it the same way I do. Everyone has to do what works for them
Not all, but many of the larger operators are using sexed semen for their better cow and then beef on the rest of the dairy herd. Beef calves are very high at this time, so it makes total sense to go that route
To me the reality of AI is there is no way a small farm could have the quality and quantity of selective traits of a bull that AI offers you. It's just not realistic to have those types of animals, $100,000 bulls on a small farm, not even one much less a catalog full of them. You can isolate the traits you would like to add to specific animals you're breeding and give yourself the opportunity to have a herd that you want. While they traits, genomic indicators are not 100% accurate, they're at least leading you down the right path.
This is fascinating that you tube would allow this. My dad used both bulls and AI. By doing so he improved the milk production by double in just a short time. This is hard to impress upon non farm people. Growing up on a farm is not for sissy's. It's a business. It's not a place for raising pets. DHIA was the term when I was growing up. Dairy Herd Improvement Association. While milking cows in the evening one of our local radio stations would broadcast interviews with farmers and how their herd was doing. My dad would listen to this while milking. It worked for him. I am sure it works for you. Thanks.
Cow porn! LOL! Great video for the non farm people. I'm not sure what traits you look for in your sires in the dairy business. Be nice to know if you could share. Genetics in our bulls is very important to us in beef cattle. Calving ease is important for heifers. Length, body depth, growth rates, and finishing ability are important in others. Maternal traits for the ones we use on cows that we want to keep replacement heifers out of. Do you cross breed? If so, what crosses work for you? I've heard those holstein bulls can get mean after a few years.
I'm going to go "old school" on you: My Dad learned to AI with ampules , and even "fresh semen", delivery by bus for the latter. I remember having Elevation, Astronaut, and Bootmaker cows, the latter I was showing in the early '90's because Dad thought it would be a good match for some of the cows in the herd. We actually had a bull at Select Sires. 7H401 was the number, does anyone else know the name? 😂 Cool video, y'all! And I was almost killed by a Holstien bull, you have to always be aware.
Yes you have to be extremely aware around Holstien and more so Jersey bulls, they're the most bi-polar idiots you can be around. As an aside, it's getting more and more difficult to find Holstein cattle without Elevation and Chief dna in them. Those 2 bulls just dominated AI breeding in the 70's to the point that there aren't many Holsteins today without some of their DNA. Back in the late 70's I recall the AI tech telling us about using an Elevation son, Pete, and the straw was $900. Think about that, a 1979 straw of semen for $900....back then they did guarantee it to stick on those ridiculous high dollar bulls...but back then that was real money
@aedenjohnson6103 I heard that, but all of the Bootmakers we had were pretty gentle. I showed a pair of sister's into the 1990's, and they were great. Went to autopilot in the ring, and I could put little kids on their halter and not worry. Astronauts could be a handful though.
Love how your dad explains everything! Keep up the videos!
Very interesting and informative. You are a great teacher.
Wv dairy farmer and believe your dad and I are about the same age.
Really could relate to the video especially knowing the water temperature being fairly close by running it over his fingers.
We're an all registered herd with every breed.
I used a lot of high type bulls over the years but I've backed off of it the last few years since my children have aged out of 4h.
I enjoy your videos as they have very good content.
Keep up the good work!
This is by far one of your best videos, for me one of my most interesting part of raising dairy cattle. I had a few cows in 4-H, and after High School, I wanted to be a certified AI technician. In my area of New Jersey, one breeder co-op was Sire Power, based in PA. So I went for a week to a very large dairy farm in north Jersey, and Sire Power put on a training, I think there was about 10 of us. At first, we trained on reproductive tracts that were laid out on tables, these were from cattle that had just been to a slaughter house. we each had the entire organs in front of us, this was good, as you were able to see on the table, what you can not see when you actually are trying to breed a live cow. After this, we moved onto real cows, like you just did here in your barn. You describe this process exactly as I remember it, you are a great teacher!!! One funny story, was our group had a very short young woman, so she was given a milk crate, or a wooden apple box to stand on, so she was able to reach inside the cow!! So after a week of this, we all got our certificate from Sire Power. Not long after this, my interest moved over to Fruit Science and Plant Breeding, so I never did become a Tech. But I just always loved this part of cattle and dairy farming. Your video here was so enjoyable to me and I still remember that course, way back in 1975!! Thanks so much for all you do and your great farming your family does!!!
You were probably at Ideal Stock Farms in Sussex. We were just across the border from Bergen County in New York and the Sire Power tech that took care of our cows would come from Fair Lawn.
This was great, informative video. I wish I had George to teach this when I was growing up w/ my own Holsteins. I always had the hardest time knowing for sure when to breed them. George just explained that in very clear detail.
What a wonderful and very informative video. I just love how your dad explains every step of how everything is done and how it works. Great video. Thank you. I'm so much more educated because of both of you guys. Keep them coming.
Great narrative and presentation! Both of you do a great job in presenting the topic. Take care and be safe...
This was one of the best videos you have done absolutely love your channel AI was is very interesting to me have a great new year
Well done first time I’ve seen this explained on UA-cam. I did my training on uterus on the table which was good before having to do it by feel on live cows.
Please keep sharing the AI bulls you use.
Cheers 🇦🇺
Education is priceless. Thank you!
Really interesting. Great video. All the best 🇬🇧.
Another great video. I learn something every time I watch one. Thanks so much.
One of your best videos! Lots of information and detailed explanation. We use a plug in water heater, thermostatically controlled. Usually it stays plugged in and the water is ready to thaw anytime, hadn't ever given a cup and thermometer any thought. Both get the job done, doesn't take long either to grab some hot water out of the milk house sink.
This is better than a lot of the classes
Excellent always like the educational side
Brings back lots of memories. Our ABA artificial breeding association man would come out and breeding our milk cows. It was a different day and time. This was in the 60s and 70s. Good video, very well done.
I learned to do that when I was dairy farming also great way to get different and better genetics into your herd.
Very interesting video I haven't seen that in several years when I worked on the farm..
Excellent presentation, your cows look so good . Remember doing that hundreds of time. Loved breeding cows and seeing the cavles. Making another life is great. Thanks alot
H
Your Dad is a great coach...
I lean towards show type and production with a bit of polled and A2A2. Also breed for Red or RC
❤😊DAD IS A GOOD TEACHER ❤😊 YOU GUYS DO A GOOD JOB 👍😎 OF FARMING ❤😊
In Pa. many years ago we used Northeastern Breeders Asso. to come out to our farm and breed our cows. I don"t know if they still excist or not. Far fewer dairy farms there now.
Some bulls we’ve used , Pine Tree Pursuit, Walnutlawn PG Brantley, Davinci ,Arrow, Wilder Mark RC. Cheers 🇦🇺
George amazing job. Love how you explain everything, BUT OUCH😂😂😂😂😂 I was thinking ouch, poor baby…….i know, I know it’s part of the process😅
Grew up on family dairy farm in 60-70s. I never remember a bull on the farm. Dad used the Curtiss technician, eventually going to their training near Chicago. He would AI for other farmers also. Used semen from Curtiss, ABS, and Select Sires. Commenters reminded me of bulls of the day- Arlinda Chief , Astronaut. Eventually their sons came to market. Also going from the ampules to straws. We joked that through genetics each county would only need one cow. The goal was to get that cow!
Very interesting!!
Very interesting and well spoken. Thank you for the video. How many cows do you have on the farm if you don't mind me asking?
Where do you find the magazines of various breeds? I am doing research for my novel and would love to take a look at the information to help me when it appears in the book.
Hi good evening Gierek farms from Indiana
Another great video! George, you could have a second career teaching agriculture. All these videos are informative and interesting.
Hey, Do you mind? I'm eating my breakfast!🤣! I'm an old farmer, not much makes me loose it! Some guys have problems doing AI, and have a lot of repeats!Great video! A flashy appearance doesn't guarantee great results!
Can you please post the company you used for bulls?
I have brood cows and like to change bull every three years keep his daughters 2nd year of having him as a way to prevent inbreeding. Do breed occasionally ai to some of the larger animals that a young bull might not be able to mount as easy.
thank you
Interesting video
Oh sure! I remember a friend of the family that came out to the farm an that for us. Dad even had a metal suitcase type that was mounted to the wall that folds down like a table with all the info I think it was centry 21 genetics ?
Hey!! So y oh typically do first AI service at 100 DIM? What’s your conception rate with that? 1-2 services for momma to catch?
Thanks for your informative videos !
HI;
What is your success rate on first time AI breading of a cow for them to take? What do you think is your average number of times to have to bread a cow before it takes?
When I worked on the farms of family members growing up. IA breading was just starting to catch on. Most of my family was still using bulls.
Thanks
Greg B.
Just the way I was taught back in the 80’s by ABS. we didn’t use many straws back then mostly ampules.
I had a Vet when I was milking that said it was digested food matter until it hit the floor then it was manure lol 😂
That was wild 🎉
Do ya ever breed to Jersey for butterfat increase ?
I do not use a water thaw. I just load the gun and place on my hip and go out.Use select sires. Using Tatoo,Tropic,Hulu,Hancock,and Rompen-red and Angus some
What’s your conception rate? You need 95 degree water to thaw it right.
@@MrMagnum7220 I have been AI ing 37 years for myself and neighbors. Last PG check 38 out 42 bred. Of the 38 3 second service and 1 third service. 34 first service. 2 of my neighbors do it the same way I do. Everyone has to do what works for them
We have a semen thawer that stays on 95 degree water
Here in the UK nearly all the dairy semen being used is sexed is that the same in the USA
You can get both.
Not all, but many of the larger operators are using sexed semen for their better cow and then beef on the rest of the dairy herd. Beef calves are very high at this time, so it makes total sense to go that route
My dad did it for years for GeneX was trained by select sires...farmers called him the golden arm. 92% sucess rate.....you guys use breeders chalk?
I like big, tall, open cows that can show but have to be strong. But cows handle better in my freestall barn and less messes in the freestalls
Haha @ "Good luck reading all of that..."
Wish more of the world operated the way your farm does:) animals are family. No way my cows would let me do that
To me the reality of AI is there is no way a small farm could have the quality and quantity of selective traits of a bull that AI offers you. It's just not realistic to have those types of animals, $100,000 bulls on a small farm, not even one much less a catalog full of them. You can isolate the traits you would like to add to specific animals you're breeding and give yourself the opportunity to have a herd that you want. While they traits, genomic indicators are not 100% accurate, they're at least leading you down the right path.
This is fascinating that you tube would allow this. My dad used both bulls and AI. By doing so he improved the milk production by double in just a short time. This is hard to impress upon non farm people. Growing up on a farm is not for sissy's. It's a business. It's not a place for raising pets. DHIA was the term when I was growing up. Dairy Herd Improvement Association. While milking cows in the evening one of our local radio stations would broadcast interviews with farmers and how their herd was doing. My dad would listen to this while milking. It worked for him. I am sure it works for you. Thanks.
Cow porn! LOL! Great video for the non farm people. I'm not sure what traits you look for in your sires in the dairy business. Be nice to know if you could share. Genetics in our bulls is very important to us in beef cattle. Calving ease is important for heifers. Length, body depth, growth rates, and finishing ability are important in others. Maternal traits for the ones we use on cows that we want to keep replacement heifers out of. Do you cross breed? If so, what crosses work for you? I've heard those holstein bulls can get mean after a few years.
I know my uncle always moved his bull when they were 2-3 yrs old due to being very unpredictable
I'm going to go "old school" on you: My Dad learned to AI with ampules , and even "fresh semen", delivery by bus for the latter. I remember having Elevation, Astronaut, and Bootmaker cows, the latter I was showing in the early '90's because Dad thought it would be a good match for some of the cows in the herd. We actually had a bull at Select Sires. 7H401 was the number, does anyone else know the name? 😂 Cool video, y'all! And I was almost killed by a Holstien bull, you have to always be aware.
Yes you have to be extremely aware around Holstien and more so Jersey bulls, they're the most bi-polar idiots you can be around.
As an aside, it's getting more and more difficult to find Holstein cattle without Elevation and Chief dna in them. Those 2 bulls just dominated AI breeding in the 70's to the point that there aren't many Holsteins today without some of their DNA. Back in the late 70's I recall the AI tech telling us about using an Elevation son, Pete, and the straw was $900. Think about that, a 1979 straw of semen for $900....back then they did guarantee it to stick on those ridiculous high dollar bulls...but back then that was real money
Had to think about bit. Mars Tony. One of the most popular bulls of the day.
We had a number of bootmakers. Good producers, but disposition left something to be desired.
@aedenjohnson6103 Yes, he was. And Mars X Bell (7H543) made some pretty good cows, too.
@aedenjohnson6103 I heard that, but all of the Bootmakers we had were pretty gentle. I showed a pair of sister's into the 1990's, and they were great. Went to autopilot in the ring, and I could put little kids on their halter and not worry. Astronauts could be a handful though.
I started doing AI when the semen came in glass ampules, fifty some years ago. 👍
Do you use any sexed semen
WOOOOOO!!!!! I"M NUMBER 1!!!!
Looks like how I breed out cows. Need to get more cows pregnant though.