Advantages of Artificial Insemination - SS3 Agriculture Lesson Note
- Increased Reproductive Success: Artificial insemination can improve the chances of successful pregnancy, especially in cases of male infertility or low sperm count.
- Genetic Improvement: It allows selective breeding, enabling the use of high-quality semen from genetically superior males, which can lead to healthier and more productive offspring.
- Disease Control: By screening and processing semen, it's possible to reduce the risk of transmitting sexually transmitted diseases or infections from the male to the female.
- Convenience: Animal improvement provides flexibility in timing, making it easier to coordinate mating, which is particularly useful in livestock breeding.
- Cost-Effective: It can be more cost-effective than natural mating because a single ejaculate can be used to inseminate multiple females.