CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS IN ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION OF CATTLE
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https://doi.org/10.56238/arev8n4-015Keywords:
Artificial Insemination, Cattle, AI, Genetic Improvement, Precision MedicineAbstract
Artificial insemination (AI) in cattle is an essential biotechnology for genetic improvement and productive efficiency, although its effectiveness faces multifactorial challenges. This study aimed to critically analyze recent scientific evidence on operational bottlenecks and technological innovations applied to bovine reproduction. It is characterized as a narrative literature review, with searches in the PubMed, SciELO, and Google Scholar databases, selecting articles published between 2021 and 2025. The results indicate that, in addition to infrastructural limitations and the need for technical qualification of the team, variability in response to hormonal protocols and the metabolic state of females are critical determinants of fertility. The transition to fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI) has mitigated failures in estrus detection, while the emergence of omics technologies, pregnancy biomarkers, and predictive modeling points towards precision medicine in reproduction. It is concluded that maximizing reproductive efficiency depends on an integrated approach, combining rigorous technical and operational standards with individualized physiological monitoring, consolidating AI as a pillar of sustainability in modern cattle farming.
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