Contents Better efficiency in swine artificial insemination (AI) is accomplished by reducing
the necessary number of sperm cells and achieving high reproductive performance. Some …

It is possible to control follicular development in gilts and sows with the use of hormones
including the progestogen altrenogest, GnRH, eCG, hCG, and porcine luteinizing hormone …

Over the years, reproductive efficiency in the swine industry has focused on reducing the
sperm cell number required per sow. Recent advances have included the identification of …

Reproductive technologies have dramatically changed the way pigs are raised for pork
production in developed and developing countries. This has involved such areas as pigs …

Induction of ovulation for controlled breeding is available for use around the world, and
conditions for practical application appear promising. Many of the hormones available, such …

Seminal plasma (SP) plays a vital role in the maintenance of sperm function and integrity
along with being involved in their communication with the female reproductive tract. Under in …

A 100 μg dose of triptorelin was tested for synchronizing ovulation in sows. In Experiment 1,
conducted in April through June, sows (n= 125) were assigned to Control (untreated), TG-96 …

Boar semen cryopreservation remains a challenge due to the extension of cold shock
damage. Thus, many alternatives have emerged to improve the quality of frozen-thawed …

Fixed-time post-cervical artificial insemination (FTPCAI) allows a wider use of high indexing
boars and a considerable reduction in labour requirements in swine production. The aim of …

Previous studies have shown that triptorelin gel (TG) given intravaginally in gel form is
effective for advancing the time of ovulation in weaned sows. Three experiments were …