References to AI and other ICT resources contained on the CD

AI resources contained on the CD

FAO - Small Scale Dairy Farming Manual

A comprehensive training manual for extension workers and technicians, with simple line drawings (cartoons!) and text which can be used also for farmer training.  Produced by the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Region in Bangkok.  Volume 4, Unit 6.1 is on “AI of Dairy Cattle and Buffalo”. Word file.

Pennsylvania State University - Reviewing AI Technique

A review of the artificial insemination techniques and their advantages.PDF file.

Pennsylvania State University - Heat Detection and timing of insemination in cattle

Gives an overview of heat detection, the signs of heat and the background.PDF file

Pennsylvania State University - Trouble shooting infertility problems in cattle

Short overview listing the key problems associated with reduced fertility in AI services. PDF file.

Pennsylvania State University - Storage and handling of frozen semen

More information on the storage and handling of frozen semen. Information is also contained in another module on this CD.

University of Massachusetts - Anatomy of the cow's reproductive tract

A short description of the cow's reproductive tract. Explains the different organs. PDF file.

Applications of Progesterone RIA for Improving Reproduction in Cattle and Buffaloes

A Powerpoint presentation on the use of the progesterone RIA.

Establishing a telecentre

Focal support of this current IAEA TCP goes towards the establishment of telecentres in the countries. A Powerpoint presentation gives an overview of one of the telecentres established in Usa River,Arusha, Tanzania.

Production of training material

An example of a poster of the bulls from the NAIC produced within the telecentre Usa River, Arusha. The poster was produced using digital imags taken with the camcorder which were arranged in Powerpoint and consequently printed as a poster.

How to produce training material

A Powerpoint presentation on how interactive training packages are produced at the Usa River telecentre.

Obtaining further information and support

Further information can be obtained from the technical officer (Oswin Perera, APHS Section, IAEA).