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ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION OF PIGS IN AUSTRALIA
Author(s) -
Lingam S. A.,
Campbell E. A.
Publication year - 1965
Publication title -
australian veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.382
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1751-0813
pISSN - 0005-0423
DOI - 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1965.tb15389.x
Subject(s) - semen , artificial insemination , motility , insemination , andrology , biology , zoology , veterinary medicine , sperm , medicine , pregnancy , microbiology and biotechnology , genetics
SUMMARY The viability of boar semen was investigated, using various buffers. It was found that storage temperature was the greatest factor affecting viability. Semen should be kept at a constant temperature of 15°C. When despatched long distances by road, motility appears to be impaired.