Register today for our 2026 Spring Artificial Insemination School, focused on instructing undergraduate, graduate, and DVM students, which will take place at the NCDA&CS Cherry Research Station (604 Farm Rd, Goldsboro, NC 27530).
For more information, contact;
Felipe Silva
Assistant Professor and Beef Extension Specialist
falvesc@ncsu.edu
Undergraduates, Graduates, and DVM students only
May 6-7, 2026
Goldsboro, NC - Cherry Research Station
604 Farm Road, Goldsboro, NC 27530
Transportation can be provided from Raleigh at no cost. The Artificial Insemination School is organized by NC State Extension and N.C. Cooperative Extension in partnership with the NC Department of Agriculture and the University of Mount Olive. This is a 2-day intensive course composed of classroom and hands-on training with live cattle.
Topics Covered
- Bovine anatomy and physiology
- Reproductive management
- Estrous synchronization
- Timed AI and Heat detection
- Sire selection and EPDs
- Semen storage and handling
- Hands-on artificial insemination
Registration
Contact the NC Extension Beef Specialist Felipe Silva to register for this course.
falvesc@ncsu.edu
Investment
The training fee is $30. The course is capped at 15 students. Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.