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Alberta's Cattle Industry Embraces AI for Genetic Revolution

2/5/2025

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Alberta's cattle industry is revolutionizing herd genetics through artificial insemination (AI), a practice that has been embraced for decades. With benefits like improved disease resistance and lower costs, over 50% of cattle are now conceived via AI, and this number is expected to soar to 70% by 2030 as technology continues to evolve.

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Alberta's cattle industry is revolutionizing herd genetics through artificial insemination (AI), a practice that has been embraced for decades. With benefits like improved disease resistance and lower costs, over 50% of cattle are now conceived via AI, and this number is expected to soar to 70% by 2030 as technology continues to evolve.