AI as easy as it looks

Question 1

4 Reasons why producers use AI

Answer 1

1. Genetic diversity/improvement
2. Biosecurity
3. Cheaper/Higher profit
4. Synchronization

Question 2

3 areas of an AI stud

Answer 2

1. Lab
2. Collection Area
3. Boar Accommodations

Question 3

AI boars should not be used for _____ service.

Answer 3

Natural

Question 4

When boars are housed in crates, pens are needed for _____ boars or boars that need _____.

Answer 4

Sick or injured; special attention (size, etc.)

Question 5

Semen must be collected in a _____ container.

Answer 5

Clean, dry insulated

Question 6

What types of gloves should be worn to collect boars?

Answer 6

Non-latex

(Latex kills sperm)

Question 7

Fractions of a collection

Answer 7

• Gel
• Sperm-rich (milky liquid)
• Clear-seminal plasma

Question 8

Semen extenders are responsible for (4)…

Answer 8

1. Providing nutrients
2. Extending use of the male
3. Prohibit anti-microbial growth
4. Buffer (to deal with female tract)

Question 9

Extended semen should be stored at _____.

Answer 9

60-64º F

Question 10

How frequently should extended semen be rotated?

Answer 10

Once or twice daily

Question 11

AI catheters should be rotated _____.

Answer 11

Counterclockwise

Question 12

4 Ways to stimulate a sow during AI

Answer 12

1. Back pressure
2. Boar in sight
3. Boar sounds
4. Massage their flanks

Question 13

Leaving catheters in the cervix after completion may help to _____ the sow.

Answer 13

Stimulate