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Getting Started in AI
Artificial insemination (AI) is a management technique that has been available to American producers for several decades. It has very few disadvantages, and the
tools for getting using AI can be rather simple.
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Disease Impact on Modern Swine Production and Control with Artificial Insemination
Every phase of swine production has felt the impact of disease at various levels and for various lengths of time. The system as a whole must be focused on preventing
the introduction of new disease and be prepared to minimize the effects of any that penetrate the system.
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A Cost Comparison of AI and Natural Service
Genetic cost of production in commercial swine operations is influenced primarily by the structure of the breeding herd. The following cost comparisons pinpoint
some of the facility, equipment and labor differences between "semen delivery systems" which is a component along with replacement female systems in genetic cost
of production.
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Is Artificial Insemination For You?
During the past several years, the swine industry has begun to re-examine the use of artificial insemination (AI) as a breeding management alternative. The two most
important circumstances contributing to this renewed interest in AI are the increasing size of the "average" swine operation and the selling of swine on carcass merit
systems.
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So now what ? (The Future of AI)
That was the question asked of 240 participants at the IV International Conference of Boar Semen and Preservation in Beltsville, Maryland. This conference, held
August 8-12th, covered both the technical and practical aspects of swine reproduction in hopes to aid in the discovery of new breeding technologies.
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