Not that I would ever do this, but how hard is it to AI a goat?

[Wannabee]

Anyone have experience with artificial inseminization out here? Is it difficult? Expensive? Or are you just better off to find someone with a buck?

[chamoisee]

It's definitely challenging but gets easier with practice. It's possible to A.I. a goat without a buck anywhere nearby but your chances of success are much reduced with the decreased heat detection (heat detection is VITAL with A.I.).

Lastly, it's expensive unless your alternative is buying a registered buck for $700-$800.

My costs for getting into A.I. were roughly as follows:

Used tank: $200 (this was a steal)
A.I. kit: $150
nitrogen: $100 per year
semen: $200+

[moosemaniac]

I know a lot of folks that do this all the time. This will be my first year...I got a good deal on a tank too. DH got me an AI kit for Christmas last year.

http://www.thebuckbank.com/A-I_Basic_AI_Technique.pdf

Ruth