Modelagem do custo de uso de inseminação artificial e monta a campo em equinos

Abstract

The aim of this work was to show economic data through simulation models, using two reproductive management systems in horses: natural mating and artificial insemination. A comparison of earnings between these two systems was performed, and also between animals of different reproductive potentials. Using values from the market and biological data found in the literature, the results were expressive and lead to understand the importance of the use of artificial insemination on the equine industry. The results show semen and cover selling values of R$ 102.000,00 for natural mating system and R$ 2.533.330,00 to artificial insemination, using the same stallion, with covering and semen dose´s values being the same to both systems. The lack of economic data on earnings with different reproductive techniques makes this kind of study an useful tool for choosing the management type to adopt in equine breeding.