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‘‘Artificial insemination helps overcome several problems of normal mating in cattle’’. Do you agree? Support your answer with any three reasons.

Yes, there are several advantages of artificial insemination as follows:


• It helps to overcome several problems of normal mating.


• The semen is collected from the male that can be used immediately or can be frozen for later use.


• Semen can also be transported in the frozen form.


• It is also useful to carry out desirable matting.


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