AN S 331 Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Vitelline Membrane, Zp3, Female Condom
21 Apr 2017
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Set of procedures involved in ai: collection of semen from genetically superior males, processing of the semen sample, placement in processed semen into females reproductive tract. May be cheaper than purchasing and keeping males. Domestic turkeys: only way to reproduce (due to larger breast) Almost a necessity when performing synchronization of estrus/ ovulation in breeding females. May prove useful in producing offspring of a pre-determined gender when using sexed. Steps involved in ai sperm ( senger text fig 10-15 ) 1: performance records, pedigree, collection of semen i, artificial vagina (av) Disadvantages : ii: can obtain normal ejaculate, must train male to serve av, av must be proper size and temperature, electroejaculator. Advantages : i. ii: can obtain sample from untrained males, near 100% success obtaining a sample. Disadvantages : sample may be abnormal, altered proportion of seminal plasma, can become contaminated with urine, some discomfort to male, manual stimulation of penis i.
