Intrauterine Artificial Insemination in Show Stock Swine
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Matthew Shultz
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
During the 2015-2016 calendar year, I will be studying the comparisons and contrasts of traditional cervical exposure artificial insemination techniques versus a new method of transcervical (intrauterine) insemination that extends a separate catheter through the cervix and into the uterus. The study will measure conception rates, litter size, and cost efficiency as major factors to consider with each method and the way commercial producers can use this information to produce the largest litter possible while keeping both the sow and piglets safe and healthy. Sows at Murray State University’s North Farm will be randomly selected for technique so that no bias can be given based on previous conception pattern. The bulk of the project will be conducted during fall semester, 2015, including literature review and actual artificial insemination of sows at Murray State University’s North Farm. The project will carry over into the early spring of 2016 as the litters bred for in the fall are born and final results are collected and put together.
Location
Barkley Room, Curris Center
Start Date
April 2016
End Date
April 2016
Affiliations
Honors Thesis
Intrauterine Artificial Insemination in Show Stock Swine
Barkley Room, Curris Center
During the 2015-2016 calendar year, I will be studying the comparisons and contrasts of traditional cervical exposure artificial insemination techniques versus a new method of transcervical (intrauterine) insemination that extends a separate catheter through the cervix and into the uterus. The study will measure conception rates, litter size, and cost efficiency as major factors to consider with each method and the way commercial producers can use this information to produce the largest litter possible while keeping both the sow and piglets safe and healthy. Sows at Murray State University’s North Farm will be randomly selected for technique so that no bias can be given based on previous conception pattern. The bulk of the project will be conducted during fall semester, 2015, including literature review and actual artificial insemination of sows at Murray State University’s North Farm. The project will carry over into the early spring of 2016 as the litters bred for in the fall are born and final results are collected and put together.