>  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!

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