3. SEMEN COLLECTION

Question 1

What are the various methods of collecting semen?

Answer 1

• Artificial vagina
• rubber breeding bag
• massage method
• electro-ejaculator
• taking semen from the mated female vagina

Question 2

How can a high level of sexual stimulus be maintained?

Answer 2

• introduce a new teaser animal
• change the position of the teaser animal or change locations
• present 2 teasers
• allow teaser or another animal to mount the donor bull
• bring a new bull to the collection site
• collect semen from the new bull
• avoid any distractions

Question 3

What type of stimulation does a AV use to stimulate an ejaculation?

Answer 3

thermal and mechanical

Question 4

The outer layer of a AV is filled with water at what temp?

Answer 4

38-58 degrees

Question 5

Define electro-ejaculator

Answer 5

series of short, low voltage pulses of current to the pelvic nerves which are involved in the ejacularatory response.