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Influences on semen traits used for selection of young AI boars.
Animal reproduction science - 1 Aug 2014
Schulze Martin, Buder Sabine, Rüdiger Karin, Beyerbach Martin, Waberski Dagmar
Abstract excerpt
The ability to produce high-quality semen in sufficient quantity is a crucial trait of artificial insemination (AI) boars in the pig industry. Therefore, the selection process of young boars at AI centers, apart from their genetic value, should specifically take into account the quality of collected semen. The aim of the current study was to analyze factors influencing semen quality in boars ranging from 4.5 to...
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