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* [[Semen Collection -Artificial Vagina - Anatomy & Physiology|Artificial Vagina]]
  
 
== Artificial Vagina ==
 
 
* Simulates the vaginal conditions of a female in oestrus.
 
* Generally consist of
 
** Outer casing of reinforced rubber
 
** Rubber liner that can be lubricated
 
* Temperature and pressure are controlled by water placed between the casing and liner.
 
* One end is attached to a funnel-like cone that is attached to a collection vessel, usually a non-breakable test tube.
 
 
 
* Males need training to mount a surrogate animal or 'dummy'.
 
* Advantages of a surrogate animal:
 
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* Disadvantages of a surrogate animal:
 
** Changing the location of teasers is difficult.
 
 
 
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== Electroejaculation ==
 
== Electroejaculation ==

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