Ag Systems Certification Plus

Ag Systems Certification Plus + Swine: Hand Mating breeding of swine with assistance from a swine technician Angus Brahman Brangus Charolais Chianina Hereford Braford Santa Gertudis Simmental Texas Longhorn Calving Cattle: Giving Birth Heifer Cattle: Young Female that has not given birth Bull Cattle: Intact Mature Male Cow Cattle: Mature Female that has given birth Steer Cattle: Castrated Male Natural Breeding breeding occurring via natural, sexual contact Artificial Insemination placement of semen into the uterus by a method other than physical sexual contact which improves the genetics of your herd without having to purchase another animal Embryo Transfer embryos are placed into the uterus of a female with the intent to establish a pregnancy Cloning process of producing genetically identical organisms Castration removing the testes to prevent unwanted breeding, leads to better meat quality and results in less fighting and aggressive behavior Surgical Castration testicles are removed using a scalpel or knife Elastic Banding bloodless method using rubber bands around the spermatic cord which cuts off blood supply to the testicles Burdizzo this method crushes the blood vessels which interrupts blood supply to the testicles Dehorning to remove or prevent the growth of horns to protect humans and other animals from being injured Identification Methods Hot Iron Branding Freeze Branding Ear Tagging Tattooing Beef Cattle Operations: Fee