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=== Introduction ===

=== Introduction ===

* Simulates the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|vaginal conditions]] of a female in oestrus.

* Simulates the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_- Anatomy & Physiology|vaginal conditions]] of a female in oestrus.

* Generally consist of  

* Generally consist of  

** Outer casing of reinforced rubber  

** Outer casing of reinforced rubber  

=== Advantages and Disadvantages of Using a Surrogate Stimulus ===

=== Advantages and Disadvantages of Using a Surrogate Stimulus ===

* Males need training to [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Mounting|mount]] a surrogate animal or 'dummy'.

* Males need training to [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_- Anatomy & Physiology#Mounting|mount]] a surrogate animal or 'dummy'.

** Leather outer casing equiped with a port to drain water.   

** Leather outer casing equiped with a port to drain water.   

** Collection vessel and protective covering

** Collection vessel and protective covering

** Ideally, [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Ejaculation|ejaculation]] takes place in a collection cone so that most semen drains directly into the collection vessel.

** Ideally, [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_- Anatomy & Physiology#Ejaculation|ejaculation]] takes place in a collection cone so that most semen drains directly into the collection vessel.

** Surrogate stimulus used to collect semen from the Stallion is referred to as a ''''phantom''''.

** Surrogate stimulus used to collect semen from the Stallion is referred to as a ''''phantom''''.

*** Phantom has a biting belt to provide the stallion with a surface to bite during [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Mounting|mounting]] thus providing a means for natural behaviour.

*** Phantom has a biting belt to provide the stallion with a surface to bite during [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_- Anatomy & Physiology#Mounting|mounting]] thus providing a means for natural behaviour.

* '''Bull''':

* '''Bull''':

** Collection cone and collection vessel

** Collection cone and collection vessel

** Water is placed between the casing and the liner.

** Water is placed between the casing and the liner.

** Proper temperature critical for successful [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Ejaculation|ejaculation]].

** Proper temperature critical for successful [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_- Anatomy & Physiology#Ejaculation|ejaculation]].

** Protective covering placed over the cone and collection vessel to prevent [[Reproductive_Technologies_-Artificial_Insemination_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Seminal_Extenders|cold shock]] of the semen.

** Protective covering placed over the cone and collection vessel to prevent [[Reproductive_Technologies_-Artificial_Insemination_- Anatomy & Physiology#Seminal_Extenders|cold shock]] of the semen.

* '''Boar''':

* '''Boar''':

** Bulb that can apply pressure to the artificial vagina.

** Bulb that can apply pressure to the artificial vagina.

*** High pressure is obligatory for stimulation of the glans penis and [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Ejaculation|ejaculation]] in the boar.

*** High pressure is obligatory for stimulation of the glans penis and [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_- Anatomy & Physiology#Ejaculation|ejaculation]] in the boar.

** Outer casing and liner

** Outer casing and liner

** Protective covering that houses the collection vessel.

** Protective covering that houses the collection vessel.

== Electroejaculation ==

== Electroejaculation ==

* Electrical stimulation of the [[Male_Reproductive_Tract_-Accessory_Sex_Glands_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|accessory sex glands]] and the pelvic urethra.

* Electrical stimulation of the [[Male_Reproductive_Tract_-Accessory_Sex_Glands_- Anatomy & Physiology|accessory sex glands]] and the pelvic urethra.

*Used in males of high genetic value that cannot physically perform [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Mounting|mounting]] and [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Ejaculation|ejaculation]].

*Used in males of high genetic value that cannot physically perform [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_- Anatomy & Physiology#Mounting|mounting]] and [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_- Anatomy & Physiology#Ejaculation|ejaculation]].

* Electric probe is inserted into the [[Rectum_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|rectum]] adjacent to the prostate.

* Electric probe is inserted into the [[Rectum_- Anatomy & Physiology|rectum]] adjacent to the prostate.

* Probe delivers a single electric current of around 15 volts under general anaesthetic.

* Probe delivers a single electric current of around 15 volts under general anaesthetic.

* Simulates nearby nerves, resulting in contraction of the pelvic muscles and [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Ejaculation|ejaculation]].

* Simulates nearby nerves, resulting in contraction of the pelvic muscles and [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_- Anatomy & Physiology#Ejaculation|ejaculation]].

[[Category:Reproductive System]]

[[Category:Reproductive System]]