NEO agriculture students gain hands-on AI experience through USDA-funded training
Students from the NEO Agriculture Department gained valuable hands-on experience in artificial insemination at Welch's Flowing Cow Genetics.
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Miami, Okla. — This past fall, twelve students from the Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Agriculture Department gained valuable hands-on experience in artificial insemination through participation in an Artificial Insemination (AI) School at Flying Cow Genetics in Welch, Oklahoma.
The training was made possible through a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant supporting agricultural career readiness and workforce development.
Flying Cow Genetics, a nationally recognized leader in bovine reproductive services, provides advanced instruction in genetics, embryo transfer, semen collection, and reproductive consulting.
During the three-day course, NEO students received intensive, hands-on training in reproductive anatomy, semen handling, heat detection, pregnancy checking, and artificial insemination, working directly with live cattle under the supervision of experienced industry professionals.
“We are fortunate to have Flying Cow Genetics located so close to NEO,” said Hannah Dozier, NEO Agriculture Instructor. “Their expertise provides our students with exceptional, hands-on instruction and the confidence to apply these reproductive technologies within their own operations or future careers in the livestock industry.”
Following the training, students applied their newly acquired skills at the NEO Synar Farm, working with the Agriculture Department’s cattle herd. Activities included estrous cycle synchronization, heat detection, and artificial insemination, allowing students to reinforce classroom learning through real-world application.
This USDA-funded opportunity reflects NEO’s continued commitment to experiential learning and strong partnerships with leading agricultural businesses. For many students, earning certification through Flying Cow Genetics provides a significant advantage as they prepare for careers in the livestock industry.
“Programs like this are what make NEO’s agriculture program stand out,” Dozier added. “We are grateful to Flying Cow Genetics for their support and to the USDA for investing in our students and the future of agriculture.”
