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Artificial Insemination - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 12:48, 16 July 2008
, 12:48, 16 July 2008→Semen Preservation
* For short term use:
* For short term use:
** Fresh liquid semen is used after seminal extension.
** Fresh liquid semen is used after seminal extension.
** In most species this can be cooled and stored at 5C
** In most species this can be cooled and stored at 5◦C for several days-1 week.
*** In swine 17-18◦C is optimal.
* Widespread distribution and long-term use:
** Frozen semen
** Freezing and thawing compromises sperm viability in all species.
* Fertility drops much faster either side of ovulation with frozen semen, especially in the sow.
** Hence, artificial insemination with frozen semen is rare in the sow.
== Insemination Methods ==
== Insemination Methods ==