Aim : Understand and apply each step from semen collection to semen dilution and packaging, as well as semen analysis and insemination in swine species.
Duration : 3 days
Site : At the customer’s facilities
Audience : DVM’s, Scientists, breeding technicians
Participants : max. 5 participants
Pre-requisite : Purchase of a CASA equipment from IMV Technologies - Basic understanding of porcine reproduction and prior experience in handling laboratory procedures.
Registration deadline : 8 weeks before the training
Day 1 - Theoretical explanation and demonstration of : | Day 2 and 3 - Self-practice on each of the above topics |
|---|---|
Advantages of artificial breeding | Practising with the help of the trainer |
Boar management and Semen collection procedures | Practising on your own with checkpoints |
Basics in semen evaluation by photometry and CASA* | Discussion and suggestions for exercises with personalised recommendations |
Introduction to flow cytometry | [Contenu Vizy 3 non converti automatiquement — à vérifier] |
Medium preparation and Semen dilution | [Contenu Vizy 3 non converti automatiquement — à vérifier] |
Semen cooling, packaging and storage | [Contenu Vizy 3 non converti automatiquement — à vérifier] |
Semen warming and quality control | [Contenu Vizy 3 non converti automatiquement — à vérifier] |
Discussion, conclusion
The content can be customized to address specific needs, with the option to focus more intensively on particular topics of interest.
Learning Tools : At the end of the training, participants will have not only an overview of the semen processing steps but will put it into practice to feel more confident in their daily work to use IMV Technologies products.
Materials provided : Presentations in PowerPoint or pdf format A4 standard operating procedures posters
Certificate : Attendance certificate and Certificate of Completion following the post-training quiz will be delivered.
*This training includes a global overview of how and when using a CASA. If you need a specific practical training on CASA, please refer to our installation (Ref. 026346, 026347), training (Ref. 026349) or support (Ref. 028839) references.
