Essential guides on swine health and production. Semen collection and processing
Artificial insemination (AI) is an indispensable technique on swine farms, and its success depends primarily on semen quality. This handbook covers the key steps necessary to obtain high-quality processed semen and ensure successful AI. Essential practical considerations are clearly detailed in each chapter.
Autor: García Artiga, Carlos
| Nakladatel | Servet |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9788417225100 |
| Vydání | 2017 |
| Vazba | |
| Počet stran | 82 |
1. Introduction
2. Anatomy and physiology
Anatomy
Hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis
Spermatogenesis
Reproductive development
3. Collection and training room
Introduction
Collection area
Boar training
Semen collection process
4. Method for collecting boar semen
Double glove technique
Sperm fractions
5. Evaluation of semen quality
Introduction
Volume
Motility
Morphology (abnormalities)
Sperm concentration and sperm count
Acrosome morphology
Agglutination
Data sheet for monitoring boars
6. Semen processing and storage
Semen extenders
Extender preparation
Preparation of semen doses ando semen storage
References