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Artificial insemination in dogs and cats 1. Collection and preservation of canine semen
Author(s) -
England Gary C. W.,
Russo Marco,
Freeman Sarah L.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inp.g1264
Subject(s) - cats , artificial insemination , semen , semen collection , reproductive physiology , insemination , biology , medicine , gynecology , andrology , pregnancy , sperm , genetics
Artificial insemination (AI) is an important reproductive technology that is increasingly used in cats and dogs to facilitate management of breeding colonies and individual animals. The basic technique of transferring semen from a dog to a bitch was first described in the 1770s. Since then, there have been significant developments in knowledge of reproductive anatomy and physiology, as well as substantial technological advances that make the technique, in many cases, suitable for use in general clinical practice. This article is the first of a series of three that aim to provide a comprehensive, but practical review of the purpose, techniques and likely outcomes of AI in cats and dogs.