> I would be interested in learning the why's and > wherefore's of artificial insemination if anyone knows > where one can garner that info. Those who practice prefer the term "Instrumental Insemination", claiming there's nothing artificial about it. Please, this is not meant to start a debate! Anyway, a good start is Sue Cobey's program at OSU. http://www174.pair.com/birdland/Breeding/IIadvan.html Dave Cushman runs an II List http://www.dave-cushman.net/bee/ii_list.html And as always, Google will give you tons of pointers. Aaron Morris - I think, therefore I bee! -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---