Neuquén Rural Society opens artificial insemination course
Artificial insemination training opened in Junín de los Andes on Tuesday as the initial event leading up to the Expo Bovinos, masp.lmneuquen.com reported. The Neuquén Rural Society organized the practical and theoretical course with fully booked attendance, receiving sponsorship from Select De Bernardi.
The exposition itself runs from Friday, October 23, to Sunday, October 25, at the rural society grounds in Junín de los Andes, featuring free admission. Following the Tuesday start, the insemination training continues through Wednesday, October 21, and Thursday, October 22, with dedicated field practice sessions.
Technical Lectures Scheduled for Friday Afternoon
When the exposition opens to the public on Friday, October 23, the afternoon agenda pivots to six technical presentations. Agustín Ledesma, technical advisor for Datamars, speaks at 14:00 on the correct use of electric fencing, frequent errors, and recent developments. At 15:00, veterinary doctor Federico Galigniana, technical advisor for Datamars Argentina, presents on electronic traceability.
Veterinary doctors Joaquín Ladrón de Guevara and Juan Rivero follow at 16:00 to discuss the impact of mass artificial insemination within a breeding herd. LASAF delivers a presentation on soil analysis and fertilization at 17:00, followed immediately at 17:30 by Patricio Hack explaining drone operational dynamics and pest control applications. The afternoon concludes at 18:00 with Juan Francisco Pagani and Juan Draque from Alianza del Pastizal outlining a cattle strategy that values the ecosystem to boost both production and conservation.
Leather Braiding and Livestock Auctions Fill the Weekend
Activities expand over the weekend with a leather braiders gathering on Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, focusing on awl-stitching and button-weaving techniques led by Emilio Camelino and Cristian Benites. Attendance requires prior registration through an online form due to limited capacity. On Sunday morning, the INTA offers an animal welfare talk at 10:00, followed by a live demonstration of agricultural drones in the arena at 11:00.
The main livestock auction begins Sunday at 15:00, handled by auctioneers A. Neiman Servicios and Paz Hermanos. The sale features Hereford and Angus breeding stock, heifers, and wintering cattle under various payment terms. Attendees can watch the auction in person at the rural society grounds or via streaming on the Paz Hermanos website.
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