Semen Availability

Liquid and frozen semen are available. Swine Genetics semen is frozen by a new technique in sealed straws rather than in pellet form. This technique allows for better sanitary control during shipping and thawing and an easier, more precise thawing technique. Results in Europe using swine semen frozen in straws have been very favorable. SGI has modified the European method by pioneering the use of a special Cryo-Med freezing chamber that has resulted in even more precise control and higher quality frozen semen. Both domestic and foreign customers have consistently reported excellent results with SGI frozen semen.

Liquid semen will be shipped in sealed tubes to insure sanitation and quality control. The extender used for liquid semen will allow semen viability for 5-7 days when properly handled. Thus, liquid semen can be used for 4-6 days following the one day delivery. Semen from superior boars of the following breeds is available.

A separate boar catalog is periodically printed with more detailed information on the boars (including EPDS, indexes and breeding value scores for specific performance, -carcass, reproductive, and structural conformation traits). Updated information, in the form of individual boar sheets are also mailed periodically along with the current prices for liquid and frozen semen.

The following semen options will be available:

1. Liquid Semen - Boar Designated.
   You designate the particular boar(s) and number of doses (inseminations desired). Semen will be shipped by 24 hour service anywhere in the U.S. in sealed tubes ready for use. If properly stored, semen should maintain good fertility for 4-6 days after delivery.
   
   
2. Liquid Semen - Breed Designated.
   Same procedure as No. 1 except only the breed(s) rather than particular boar(s) is designated. By designating only the breed(s) and leaving the selection of the individual boar(s) up to the Swine Genetics staff, you will receive a discount. All semen will be from boars offered on a regular basis and identified as such.
   
   
3. Liquid Semen - Lean Genes - Terminal Semen.
   Semen specifically for production of slaughter animals. Can be ordered only as terminal semen; however, breed(s) preference can be designated. It is the most economical way to purchase semen.
   
   
4. Frozen Semen - Boar Designated.
   You designate the particular boar(s) and number of doses (inseminations) desired. Frozen semen will be shipped in either a returnable liquid nitrogen tank or a tank that may be purchased for farm storage.
   
   
5. Frozen Semen - Breed Designated.
   Same procedure as No. 3 except only the breed(s) rather than the particular boar(s) designated. Again, by leaving the individual boar(s) selection up to the Swine Genetics staff, you will receive a discount. All semen will be from boars that have been offered on a regular basis and identified as such.
   
   
6. Contract Semen.
   If you are interested in breeding a group of sows or gilts with SGI semen on a regular weekly or monthly basis, contact us about our special contract program. This program can result in substantial savings in the per dose cost of the semen.