Artificial Insemination Clinics

Research has shown that conception rate and litter size are usually not reduced when liquid boar semen is used correctly in an Al program. Use of frozen semen usually results in a slight reduction in conception rate and litter size, as compared to liquid semen or natural service. However, like any other management tool, a few simple techniques and a basic understanding of the methods and procedures involved in handling, storing and inseminating semen, are necessary to insure optimum results.

For this reason, Swine Genetics conducts Al clinics periodically. During these clinics, you will receive valuable information on general breeding herd management, the proper methods for estrus (heat) detection, a general understanding of female and male reproductive physiology and the proper methods for ordering, handling, storing and inseminating semen. A brief discussion of these topics is given on the following pages. This discussion is not intended to replace the Al clinic, but to serve as a brief review and a statement of our recommendations for those who already have experience with Al.

If you are interested in attending an Al clinic, contact SGI for more details and specific dates. If we cannot organize enough people to have an Al clinic, we will be happy to work oneto-one with you to cover the topics of interest to you and design an Al program suited specifically to your operation.