Prevalence of knowledge for hygienic artificial insemination practices in buffalo under field conditions

The present study was conducted to survey the prevalence of knowledge for hygienic artificial insemination (AI) practices for buffalo under field conditions. Based on the farmer response, it was observed that 92 per cent farmers feel the of oestrus check is usually done at field conditions. With respect to the insemination's techniques, majority of farmers (88%) endorse the use of warm water for thawing, history of animal health with restraining of the animals before AI is practiced farmers (1656%) perceive that cleaning the perineum, proper shade as well as clean place are lacking under field conditions. Based on the inseminators’ response, it was observed that inseminators (100%) duly follow the criteria viz. estrus check, use of warm water for thawing and use of gloves while inseminating cattle and buffaloes. Following this, there is wider prevalence of knowledge and importance of AI (93%), any training undergone on AI (93%) and history of animal health (93%) with respect to inseminators. From the survey, majority of inseminators had the knowledge about washing & wiping perineum (86%), LN2 supply (86), cleanliness of AI crate surrounding (86), proper restraining (80%). It was noteworthy to observe that conditions such as proper shade for AI crate was not prevalent under field conditions. In conclusion, this study shows that though AI is being practised in buffaloes, there is need for improvement in rural infrastructure as well as skills of AI technicians under field conditions.