11 Swine Artificial Insemination

Key Points:

•     Explain the 2 different type of AI Processes.  

•    Explain the different types of straws 

•      What are the signs sows show when in heat? 

•     Explain the following: Gestation, Heat, Estrous Cycle, Days to Market, lbs at Market, Daily weight of Gain.

•     What was the name of the boars that we used?

•     Explain a swine timeline 

•     What is the timeline for each pig?  (Sow and gilt)

•     When evaluating semen and sperm, what are important items to consider? 

•    Explain how to store pig semen 

• Explain P.G. 600 and how it's used