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The team of reproductive specialists at Premier Select Sires has the expertise and experience to train you to effectively breed your own cattle in a short period of time. Trainers are located throughout our sales area, offering artificial insemination schools at a convenient location and time for you.

At the end of the two-day training, students will learn the necessary skills to inseminate their own herd with industry-leading Select Sires semen. This can be a cost effective investment in your farm’s reproductive success.

Training classes will be posted on this page as they are scheduled—check back frequently to find classes near you! You may sign up and pay online. Details for individual courses are available by clicking on the listings below.

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A.I. School in Mercersburg PA, September 11-12, 2023
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A.I. School in Mercersburg PA, September 11-12, 2023

9-11-23
$500.00
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Premier Select Sires will be conducting an artificial insemination school consisting of classroom sessions and lab sessions on live cattle. Anatomy and Physiology, A.I. Technique, Semen Handling, Heat Detection, and Estrus Synchronization are some of the topics that will be covered in the class along with all the knowledge needed for a successful A.I. program.

  • DATE: September 11-12, 2023
  • TIME: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Day 1), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Day 2)
  • LOCATION: 8660 Findley Road, Mercersburg PA
  • COST: $500 per trainee / $300 per active member (member who has made at least $1,000 in purchases over the past 12 months to present)
  • DEADLINE TO REGISTER: September 1, 2023 (registrations are first come, first serve)

If signing up for the school, please note that you will need to bring rubber boots and coveralls. You will need to print and complete the AI School Release Form (available for download after registering online) and bring it to the school.

The health and safety of customers and employees is of paramount importance to Premier. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, hand washing supplies or hand sanitizer will be available during training courses. Please follow your local COVID-19 mitigation rules.

The use of cell phones and/or cameras is not permitted throughout the training.

Thank you for your patronage. We look forward to working with you at the course!

*Your Premier Acct # is your 7-digit account number. If your number starts with “0,” include the leading “0.” If you do not have an account, please enter “n/a.”


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Virtual A.I. Training Classes for Ag Educators

Specifically designed for ag educators, a virtual A.I. training course will train attendees in the anatomy and physiology of artificial insemination, as well as the products and programs that are part of any A.I. program’s success! Premier A.I. Trainer and Reproductive Specialist Stephanie Heslep will walk attendees through the classroom portion of the training that she teaches to certify students of all ages.

Why sign up? This is a great way for ag teachers to not only refresh their own knowledge of A.I., but also to learn about our training program for students who could benefit from learning A.I. or who have shown interest in working with a genetics company. Following the class, there will be an opportunity for attendees or their students to enroll in an in-person, on-farm training with hands-on practice.

The course is $75, and includes two hours of virtual training, a digital copy of the Premier Select Sires A.I. Manual (+$15 if you’d like a printed copy), and access to the Premier student-only A.I. portal. Sign-up and payment are due three days before the day of the class.

Knowledge is power—join us in one of our elite Premier training programs!

Virtual A.I. Training for Ag Educators

April 26, 2023
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. EST
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Upcoming Course Schedule:

Course details and instructor contact info is provided below for enrolled students who may need to reach the instructor due to unforeseen circumstances. We do not accept late or add-on signups. Please do not contact instructors about joining courses no longer open for enrollment.

March 14-15, 2023

S&A Kreiders
761 Spring Valley Road
Quarryville, PA

Day 1: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Day 2: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

A.I. Trainer Contact:
Stephanie Heslep
302-757-3653
sheslep@premierselect.com

COURSE FULL

March 22-23, 2023

University of Arkansas
SW Research & Extension Center
457 S Nip-n-Tuck Circle
Hope, AR 71801

Day 1: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Day 2: 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Premier is partnering with U of A for this A.I. school. Questions should be directed to Dr. Charles Looney at clooney@uada.edu or 870-777-9702.

SIGNUPS CLOSED

April 4-5, 2023

JOBO Holstein Farm
200 Tall Oaks Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Day 1: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Day 2: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

A.I. Trainer Contact:
Stephanie Heslep
302-757-3653
sheslep@premierselect.com

COURSE FULL

April 26, 2023

VIRTUAL
A.I. Course for Ag Educators

3 p.m. – 5 p.m. ET

A.I. Trainer Contact:
Stephanie Heslep
302-757-3653
sheslep@premierselect.com

May 3-4, 2023

Kulp Family Dairy
1691 Millerstown Road
Martinsburg, PA 16662

Day 1: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Day 2: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

A.I. Trainer Contact:
Stephanie Heslep
302-757-3653
sheslep@premierselect.com

May 9-10, 2023

Stanley P. Wilson Beef Teaching Unit
500 Shrug Jordan Pkwy
Auburn, AL

Day 1: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Day 2: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

A.I. Trainer Contact:
Len Holliman
205-331-9479
LHolliman@premierselect.com

May 16-17, 2023

147 Cave View Lane
Weyers Cave, VA

Day 1: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Day 2: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

A.I. Trainer Contact:
Stephanie Heslep
302-757-3653
sheslep@premierselect.com

COURSE FULL

May 23-24, 2023

Brubaker Farms
493 Musser Road
Mount Joy, PA

Day 1: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Day 2: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

A.I. Trainer Contact:
Stephanie Heslep
302-757-3653
sheslep@premierselect.com

June 6-7, 2023

Dotterer Farms
410 Kryder Road
Mill Hall, PA

Day 1: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Day 2: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

A.I. Trainer Contact:
Stephanie Heslep
302-757-3653
sheslep@premierselect.com

September 11-12, 2023

Potter’s Farm
8660 Findley Road
Mercersburg, PA

Day 1: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Day 2: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

A.I. Trainer Contact:
Stephanie Heslep
302-757-3653
sheslep@premierselect.com

December 18-19, 2023

Potter’s Farm
8660 Findley Road
Mercersburg, PA

Day 1: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Day 2: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

A.I. Trainer Contact:
Stephanie Heslep
302-757-3653
sheslep@premierselect.com

Certified Trainers:

Stephanie Heslep

Stephanie Heslep

Sales Support/Reproductive Specialist

SHeslep@premierselect.com

Len Holliman

Len Holliman

Sales

lholliman@premierselect.com

Henry Mitchell

Henry Mitchell

Sales

hmitchell@premierselect.com

John Jacobs

John Jacobs

Sales Support

jjacobs@premierselect.com

Marcus Starnes

Marcus Starnes

Sales

mstarnes@premierselect.com

Melanie Herman

Melanie Herman

Reproductive Specialist

mherman@premierselect.com

Todd Gaby

Todd Gaby

Dairy Coordinator

tgaby@premierselect.com

Jaran Lehman

Jaran Lehman

Sales

jlehman@premierselect.com

Anna Whitt

Anna Whitt

Distribution & Support Specialist

awhitt@premierselect.com

Betty Getty

Betty Getty

AI Trainer

bgetty@premierselect.com

Kenny Nolen

Kenny Nolen

ASM

knolen@premierselect.com

Justin Edwards

Justin Edwards

Sales Representative

jedwards@premierselect.com

Shawn Roy

Shawn Roy

ASM

sroy@premierselect.com

Lucky Keller

Lucky Keller

Sales

lkeller@premierselect.com