ANNA — On Monday, March 14, Rick Ellerbrock of COBA/Select Sires came to the Anna Ag Department to share his knowledge of artificial insemination with sophomore FFA members.
The Livestock Science class has been learning about livestock reproduction and genetics. They have studied the male and female reproductive tracts as well as many types of breeding including natural breeding, embryo transfer, cloning and artificial insemination (AI).
Ellerbrock came in to teach the class more on artificial insemination in cattle and what it entails from the breeder’s point of view. He demonstrated the proper techniques for large animals. COBA provided female reproductive tracts for students to practice AI technique.
Ellerbrock also informed the students of some of the AI classes he gives and some of the jobs he does, which provided the students with additional knowledge of reproduction.
“I learned a lot from Mr. Ellerbrock about artificial insemination. It was really neat to see a real female reproductive tract and to practice AI myself,” Sophomore member Keith Berning said.
The Anna High School Livestock Science class would like to thank Ellerbrock for sharing his time and knowledge with them.
