Difference between revisions of "Semen Collection - Anatomy & Physiology"

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

Revision as of 07:57, 16 July 2008

BACK TO REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
BACK TO REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES



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:
  • Disadvantages of a surrogate animal:
    • Changing the location of teasers is difficult.



Electroejaculation