A delicate job

In farming, an AI technician is a respected, but a tough job. Operation of an entire facility, animals’ health, milk production and the farm’s profitability all depend on this specialist’s patience, attentiveness and attention to detail.

‘Rectocervical insemination technique is the hardest but the most efficient one’, says Nadezhda Vostrikova. ‘Using proven sire’s genetic material for artificial insemination increases herd milk production within a shorter period of time. Besides, artificial insemination is a guarantee of good health of cows and calves.’ Despite the intense competition, Nadezhda proved to be just the right person to represent her company her company and Novosibirsk oblast. It was her deep knowledge and profound experience gained over the years of work since starting in 2002 that helped her to win the contest.

Nadezhda tenderly calls her cows ‘daughters’, and they respond by recognising her voice and welcoming her as she approaches the pen.

‘They are all individuals’, points out Nadezhda Vostrikova. ‘You need to be able to read a cow to know when the right moment to approach it is and to recognise the signs of heat.’

It is not an easy job to do. On average, Nadezhda carries out 15-16 inseminations a day. In particularly busy times, the number of procedures can increase up to 30-40 a day. ‘You wouldn’t call it a highly prestigious job, but it is a unique occupation in a way’, she continues. ‘Most importantly, our delicate job is instrumental in the development of animal breeding.’

By winning the first prize in a nationwide contest, Nadezhda Vostrikova has once again proved that if you love the job you do, it will be beneficial for both personal development and for the future of your company.

By Tatyana IGNATENKO