Controlled-release capsules containing boar spermatozoa were developed to extend the preservation time of spermatozoa and maximize the efficiency of a single artificial insemination. A large trial (4245 sows) was performed with these capsules using double/triple conventional artificial insemination as a control. The effect of treatment on pregnancy diagnosis, delivery, and born piglets was investigated, with allowance being made for considering season, spermatozoa amount, and the weaning-to-estrus interval as confounding variables. The same pregnancy rate and prolificacy were obtained by two insemination techniques, and a higher parturition frequency was reached with capsules. The reproductive performance in pigs has therefore been optimized by a single instrumental insemination with controlled-release capsules.

Semen controlled-release capsules allow a single artificial insemination in sows / D. Vigo, M. Faustini, S. Villani, F. Orsini, M. Bucco, T. Chlapanidas, U. Conte, K. Ellis, M.L. Torre. - In: THERIOGENOLOGY. - ISSN 0093-691X. - 72:4(2009 Sep), pp. 439-444. [10.1016/j.theriogenology.2009.03.013]

Semen controlled-release capsules allow a single artificial insemination in sows

D. Vigo;M. Faustini;
2009

Abstract

Controlled-release capsules containing boar spermatozoa were developed to extend the preservation time of spermatozoa and maximize the efficiency of a single artificial insemination. A large trial (4245 sows) was performed with these capsules using double/triple conventional artificial insemination as a control. The effect of treatment on pregnancy diagnosis, delivery, and born piglets was investigated, with allowance being made for considering season, spermatozoa amount, and the weaning-to-estrus interval as confounding variables. The same pregnancy rate and prolificacy were obtained by two insemination techniques, and a higher parturition frequency was reached with capsules. The reproductive performance in pigs has therefore been optimized by a single instrumental insemination with controlled-release capsules.
Alginate; Cell microencapsulation; Insemination; Sow; Spermatozoa
Settore VET/02 - Fisiologia Veterinaria
set-2009
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