There are several advantages to using artificial insemination (AI) in swine operations. First, few to no boars are needed, therefore alleviating the cost of feed, housing and medical supplies for …

Swine Genetics International is an artificial insemination swine genetics company, also offering swine production related consulting. Liquid semen is available from over 150 sires to help you …

Nov 1, 2018 · The reproductive system of female swine is more conducive to AI than that of cattle or sheep, and therefore AI is less time-consuming and easier to accomplish in swine.

Jun 13, 2022 · This article is an overview of the anatomy and description of the estrous cycle of swine artificial insemination (AI).

Oxytocin can be used to stimulate uterine contractions that aid semen intake. Inject one cc of Oxytocin intramuscularly or subcutaneously into the animal’s neck after inserting the rod (see …

Artificial insemination (AI) is a tool that can be used by heritage swine breeders to introduce new genetics into their herd with reduced cost and health risks compared to introducing live animals.

Accurately detect and record the time females come into estrus. Twice a day estrus checks are an important part of any successful breeding program and probably the most important factor in a …

Jan 25, 2022 · Artificial insemination in swine works only if used and managed properly. This publication discusses the swine estrous cycle and how to detect estrus. It also provides step …

Jul 14, 2015 · Artificial insemination (AI) is the most common reproductive technology in swine production. Over the past decades (1990s and 2000s), a great development of swine AI has …

Jan 1, 2016 · Both approaches allow greater selection pressure for economically important swine traits in the sires and help extend the genetic advantages through AI on to more production …