Last week, the VIIth ICBSP was held in Bonn Germany.
More than 200 participants from close to 40 different countries listened to the high quality presentation.

A large variety of subjects, from cryopreservation, semen processing, semen analysis, to factors influencing sow fertility were covered.
Several presentations evaluated the relationship between semen characteristics (Motility, morphology, viability...) and field fertility.
This new finding increases the need for objective, accurate and precise tools to evaluate semen.

IMV, one of the major sponsors, introduced the latest finding of its R&D department:

• advanced semen protection with the BIO SHIELD and BIO activator technologies
• antibiotic free semen preservation
• embryo transfer.

Click below to check out a short video of the conference.

Since its early years, IMV has trained numerous technicians on reproduction techniques. We are currently offering tailor made training programs not only for people wanting to learn how to efficiently use our equipment, but also for those wanting to run AI centers.

The world largest population of horses is in China and the equine industry is booming. Preparing for the next equestrian world championships to be held in France, a delegation of high ranking Chinese officials visited Normandy last month.

The annual World Pork Expo was held this week in Des Moines, IA. Over 20 000 producers and industry professionals attended this Expo, the world's largest pork-specific trade show featuring business seminars, hundreds of exhibitors, breed shows and sales, and plenty of food and entertainment for everyone. The post-cervical insemination, with the goal of decreasing the number of sperm cell per dose was the major topic of discussion.

More than 100 people gathered last week for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Officials, IMV employees (current and past), journalists and local partners shared a cocktail and had the opportunity to visit the facility. All were impressed and congratulated IMV for this innovative and modern production tool which will help IMV ahead moving forward.