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| === Advantages and Disadvantages of Using a Surrogate Stimulus === | | === Advantages and Disadvantages of Using a Surrogate Stimulus === |
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− | * Males need training to [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_- Anatomy & Physiology#Mounting|mount]] a surrogate animal or 'dummy'. | + | * Males need training to [[Copulatory Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Mounting|mount]] a surrogate animal or 'dummy'. |
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| ** 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 & Physiology#Ejaculation|ejaculation]] takes place in a collection cone so that most semen drains directly into the collection vessel. | + | ** Ideally, [[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 & 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 [[Copulatory Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Mounting|mounting]] thus providing a means for natural behaviour. |
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| * '''Bull''': | | * '''Bull''': |
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| ** 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 & Physiology#Ejaculation|ejaculation]]. | + | ** Proper temperature critical for successful [[Copulatory Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Ejaculation|ejaculation]]. |
| ** Protective covering placed over the cone and collection vessel to prevent [[Reproductive_Technologies_-Artificial_Insemination_- Anatomy & 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. |
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| * '''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 & Physiology#Ejaculation|ejaculation]] in the boar. | + | *** High pressure is obligatory for stimulation of the glans penis and [[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. |
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| * Electrical stimulation of the [[Accessory Sex Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|accessory sex glands]] and the pelvic urethra. | | * Electrical stimulation of the [[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 & Physiology#Mounting|mounting]] and [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_- Anatomy & Physiology#Ejaculation|ejaculation]]. | + | *Used in males of high genetic value that cannot physically perform [[Copulatory Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Mounting|mounting]] and [[Copulatory Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Ejaculation|ejaculation]]. |
| * Electric probe is inserted into the [[Rectum_- Anatomy & 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 & Physiology#Ejaculation|ejaculation]]. | + | * Simulates nearby nerves, resulting in contraction of the pelvic muscles and [[Copulatory Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Ejaculation|ejaculation]]. |
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| [[Category:Reproductive System]] | | [[Category:Reproductive System]] |