Central Artificial Insemination Station

Central Artificial Insemination Station which sits on a 220 acre plot, hosts 100 productive bulls, and is able to produce enough semen to meet the National demand and surplus for export. The potential export markets include COMESA Region, the rest of Africa, the Middle East and South East Asia.

Since its inception, the Station has grown in stature over the years and currently performs functions that envision its current mandate and its outlined vision.

Our Vision

To be the leading producer of the best Animal Genetic Resources in the Region.

Mission

To develop and promote optimum productivity of national livestock population, through provision of high quality disease free animal germ plasm and related breeding services for socio-economic development.

Over the years, Artificial Insemination has been used as a breeding tool for increasing productivity of the National Herd.

CAIS Core Functions

Since its inception the Station has grown in stature over the years and current perform functions that envision its current mandate and its outlined vision. Its functions include the following:-

i. Recruitment and rearing of bulls for semen production.

ii. Production and distribution of superior quality disease free semen.

iii. Availing A.I equipment to customers at cost.

iv. Rendering specialized services to customers such as own-farm semen collection and collection of samples for testing of reproductive diseases.

v. Collaboration with other institutions in training and research on semen production and handling.

vi. Marketing and distribution of semen, Liquid Nitrogen and equipments to A.I. Service providers.