Quality control of semen processing in boar studs: A Brazilian scenario
Janaina Colecha Rocha,
Emanoelle Regina Rosa,
Monike Quirino
et al.
Abstract:Artificial insemination success in swine is mainly associated with semen dose quality. Thus, this study compared quality control parameters in 11 Brazilian boar studs after applying audit services for 24 months (1,650 boars). An extensive checklist was applied in each audit, registering 'compliance' or 'noncompliance' for 75 items.Semen doses produced were analyzed as regards volume and sperm concentration, and microbiological analyses were conducted for semen and water samples collected at distinct production… Show more
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