Review on Procedures and Utilization of
Artificial Insemination Technologies in Nekemte
Semen and Liquid Nitrogen Production and
Distribution Centre, Western Oromia, Ethiopia
Volume 1 - Issue 4
Aklilu Biru1, Zelalem Abera2*, Misgana Duguma2 and Ayantu Hundera3
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- 1Nekemte Semen and Liquid Nitrogen Production and Distribution Center, Ethiopia
- 2Wollega University, College of Medical and Health Sciences, Ethiopia
- 3East Wollega Livestock and Fisheries Development and Resource office, Ethiopia
*Corresponding author:
Zelalem Abera, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science and Laboratory Technology; School of Veterinary Medicine,
Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
Received: April 30, 2018; Published: May 22, 2018
DOI: 10.32474/CDVS.2018.01.000117
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Abstract
It is known that long time before artificial insemination (AI) technology had only a single institution nationally i.e. National
Artificial Insemination Center (NAIC) and which is found in Addis Ababa City, Kality area that is serving the community at national
level. But now the government has given great emphasis establishing other four semen and liquid nitrogen production and
distribution centers in four regional states. From these four AI technologies centers, one of them is instituted in Nekemte town,
western Oromia, Ethiopia. This manual was conducted on procedures and utilization of artificial insemination (AI) technologies in
Nekemte semen and liquid nitrogen and production and distribution centre, to determine how this technology is performed and
to identify and evaluate the challenges and opportunities to characterize this technology. This manual was conducted to assess
problems and constraints associated with the AI technologies, its adoption, utilizations and public awareness in the center and
the community in the area. So, this manual indicates the procedures of this technology starting from the beginning of the selection
of sound semen producing bulls up to the delivery of AI bred calves. During conducting this manual, it has been noted that after
selection of bulls for breeding and up to the production of semen containing mini straws, it is passed through high complicated and
tedious laboratory procedures which requires high techniques and efforts in addition to liquid nitrogen production. Therefore, the
community should be aware of about this technology and use it properly for basic change.
Keywords: Artificial Insemination, Awareness, Challenges, Community, Nekemte, Opportunities; Semen; Domestic Demand;
Livestock Sector; Hybrid Female Cattle
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