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2. Anatomy and physiology
Anatomy
Hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis
Spermatogenesis
Reproductive development
3. Collection and training room
Introduction
Collection area
Boar training
Semen collection process
4. Method for collecting boar semen
Double glove technique
Sperm fractions
5. Evaluation of semen quality
Introduction
Volume
Motility
Morphology (abnormalities)
Sperm concentration and sperm count
Acrosome morphology
Agglutination
Data sheet for monitoring boars
6. Semen processing and storage
Semen extenders
Extender preparation
Preparation of semen doses ando semen storage
References
Artificial insemination (AI) is an indispensable technique on swine farms, and its success depends primarily on semen quality. This handbook covers the key steps necessary to obtain high-quality processed semen and ensure successful AI. Essential practical considerations are clearly detailed in each chapter.
Author
Carlos García Artiga
He acquired his PhD in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Murcia in 1992, and in the same year became a Professor in the Zoology teaching unit of the Department of Physiology (Animal Physiology), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid (UCM).
His main research focus is mammalian reproductive biotechnology, including reproductive biology of sheep, reproductive biology of pigs, spermatic characteristics in different species, freezing of pig embryos and study of porcine respiratory and reproductive syndrome.
In addition, he is an active collaborator with several institutions, including the National Institute for Agricultural Research (CIT/INIA, Madrid), the Regional Centre for Animal Selection and Reproduction (CERSYRA), and the Department of Animal Pathology (Head of Infectious Diseases) at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UCM.
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