There is much interest in artificial insemination in the elk industry. Having been involved in artificial insemination in elk for a few years and having performed much research and many inseminations in the cattle industry, I have seen various operations and results.
Several factors can influence conception rates.
This article is based on my experiences and may not be shared by all practitioners. Over the last few years I have seen conception rates improve on many of the farms that I visit. I hope that these suggestions will help others obtain optimal conception rates. The increased use of artificial insemination has been dramatic. This emphasizes the fact that elk producers are serious about genetics and will be very aggressive about improving traits rapidly.