How long does boar semen last?
Unfortunately frozen semen is not practical for commercial hog production, it is very useful in the preservation of rare breeds or lines of hogs, but to survive commercially you need a farrowing rate > 50%. With modern diluents and proper storage facilities diluted semen will last about a week. For the best results the semen should be used within 4 days of collection. It is essential to store the semen in a cooler specially designed for the purpose, semen must be kept at +1~C (+63F). The semen must not be placed in the refrigerator nor kept at room temperature. 6. What else should I be aware of? As in most aspects of swine production records are essential. It is vital that you monitor the results of each of the inseminations to detect errors in administration and technique and to identify any possible genetic disorders of the donor boar .For if there are any genetic defects, these are past onto hundreds of piglets not just a couple of litters. 7. What does it cost? Unfortunately the co
