Select Sires AI Services
By Select Sires
Last reviewed: December 2025
Select Sires provides comprehensive artificial insemination services with trained technicians, quality semen, and reproductive management support for dairy...
Overview
Select Sires offers full-service artificial insemination programs including trained technicians, proven genetics, and reproductive management consultation for dairy operations of all sizes.
Service Components
AI Technician Services
Sire Selection
Reproductive Management
Technician Qualifications
Training
Skills
Semen Quality
Handling
Selection
Access to top genetics across multiple breeds.
Program Options
Full Service
Technician visits for all breeding services.
Herd Management
Comprehensive reproductive program management.
Consultation
Support for farm-employed AI technicians.
Benefits
Conception Rates
Professional technique improves fertility.
Genetic Progress
Access to superior genetics.
Convenience
Reliable, scheduled service.
Expertise
Reproductive problem-solving support.
Getting Started
Contact local Select Sires representative for program options.
Key Features
- Regional Cooperative Service: Local AI technicians backed by regional cooperative support
- Elite Genetics Program: Access to top proven and genomic dairy sires
- Breeding Consulting: Sire selection and mating program design assistance
- Genomic Testing Coordination: Zoetis genomic testing integration for selection decisions
- Federation Benefits: Local service with national genetic resources
- Reproductive Support: Heat detection and synchronization program assistance
Ideal For
Farm Types: Commercial dairy operations, Family dairy farms, Registered Holstein breeders, Herds focused on genetic progress
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for Select Sires AI Services:
Select Sires offers member pricing through regional cooperatives. AI services and semen available.
Pricing Model: Cooperative pricing with member benefits
Contact local Select Sires federation (COBA, East Central, Accelerated Genetics, etc.) for regional pricing and programs.
Pros & Considerations
- Local cooperative relationships and understanding
- Access to elite national genetics program
- Regional service with local technicians
- Producer ownership through cooperatives
- Strong genomic testing integration
- Comprehensive sire lineup
- Coverage varies by regional cooperative
- May have scheduling constraints
- Per-service pricing
- Some regional variation in service offerings
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating Select Sires AI Services:
- Which Select Sires regional cooperative serves your area?
- What are your primary breeding objectives?
- Do you have AI-trained personnel on farm?
- Are you using genomic testing for selection?
- What is your current reproductive performance?
- Do you need synchronization protocol support?
- What sire selection criteria are most important?
- How do you prefer to receive service (on-demand, scheduled routes)?