Presentation
Aim of the workshop
Obtain theoretical and practical knowledge on swine semen freezing.
Intended audience
DVM’s, Scientists, breeding technicians.
Workshop duration
2 days.
Where
At customer location, after purchase of equipment.
Registration deadline
6 weeks before the workshop.
Teaching tools
During the course, the participants will receive alternatively theoretical and practical guidelines.
Participants will achieve practical steps in semen processing and analysis.
Participants
Max. 6 people.
Program
DAY 1
Morning
• The advantages semen freezing
• Boar management
• Semen evaluation by photometry
• Microscopic evaluation
• Use of CASA to evaluate semen motility parameters
Afternoon
• Semen media
• Centrifugation
• Packaging, identification, freezing
• Post-thaw evaluation
DAY 2
Morning
• Oestrus management
• Introduction to AI tools
• Insemination with frozen/thawed semen
• Semen collection, evaluation, dilution
Afternoon
• Packaging, identification, freezing
• Post-thaw evaluation
• Conclusions/discussions
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