I was sent to AI school while a senior in high school. I was getting 70 to 75% conception rates first breeding, and about 90% after 2nd. If you haven't stuck em by then, something unusual about the cow's timing. But to get there (without hormone synching), you have to do a good job of heat detection. Every morning, every night......for a couple months. But you do that anyway with cattle. Sticking them is easy. The timing of when to stick em is where success or failure is found.

Advantage is you have access to best genetics for fraction of the cost of a bull. And in theory, could have a different bull for each cow. Not having a bull around to feed and otherwise deal with is also a plus.

Not having a Bull on my place was not a good feeling

I Really Have enjoyed buying and raising a bull....more so than just cattle

....The grief they give me is Part of the experience.