Duc Pham

Technical Director at GenePro After studying cellular biology, Duc started his career in a 150 head boar stud as production manager. After 10 years, he joined Genes Diffusion in 2007 to open a new stud of 430 boars. Optimization of the AI center, direct relation with farmers, and genetics management are part of his core skills. After 25 years in production and quality management, Duc is now Technical Director for Genes Diffusion and responsible for the production of 2100 boars in France as well as technical and quality monitoring of 14 labs. Specializing in quality and hygiene, he is implemented use of the CASA system in numerous boar studs. A true expert of the CASA, rumors say Duc counts sperm instead of sheep to fall asleep…. All of Duc’s experience must be shared; he is a regular speaker at international AI conferences (USA, Australia, France). Also a highly organized individual, Duc developed the Advadiag for annual performance audits of boar studs with a goal of achieving a common standard. GenePro is glad to have Duc included as part of their experienced technical support team.

June 22, 2023

The importance of water for boars

Water is a vital resource for boars: around 50% of the body weight of an adult boar is water. Both the quality and quantity of water consumed will have a...

February 6, 2023

Various Aspects on the Feeding of Boars

Animal management Articles Boars

A boar’s diet is essential to its good health. Health is a key part of guaranteeing the quality and quantity of semen produced. Various aspects come into play, such as...

September 8, 2022

Organization and optimization of boar collection

Collection Management Semen

A production day in you’re A.I. center will always be influenced by the collection rate of your boars. Indeed, it is the number of ejaculates that arrive on time in...

July 4, 2022

Tips & Tricks on breaking in boars

Articles Boars Collection

Before a young boar enters your center, there are a number of steps to follow: quarantine, blood tests, vaccinations and, above all, the first collection from the boar. Thus, the...

April 5, 2022

Video – Protocol for entering a boar stud

AI center Biosecurity

In this video, Duc PHAM, technical director at GenePro, will present the protocol established by Genes Diffusion to enter inside a professional AI center. This protocol is crucial to secure...

April 5, 2022

Video – Warming up your CASA slides before analyzing boar semen

Analysis CASA Semen lâminas CASA

This video from Duc Pham, technical director at GenePro, will explain to you the importance of warming up your CASA slides before analyzing boar semen. It will show you the...

March 8, 2022

Video – Negative impact of a flow during a semen analysis with a CASA system

CASA Gestão Inseminação Artificial de Suínos Management Semen Videos

When you analyze boar semen on a CASA system, it can sometimes create an unwanted flow of spermatozoa. This flow can have a negative impact on your result. It is...

March 8, 2022

Concentration inside your blisters : Which methods of homogenization to choose ?

Articles Blister Concentration Concentração Frasco de Sêmen Inseminação Artificial de Suínos Packaging Semen

Extender quality, control of the production parameters, good laboratory practices are beyond the numerous factors that can influence the homogeneity of your boars’ semen. Beyond those there is one simple...

March 7, 2022

Video – How to properly set the phase contrast of your microscope to analyze the semen ?

Inseminação de Suínos Management Semen Videos

Phase contrast of your microscope is essential to do a correct analysis of a boar semen with a CASA system. On this video, Duc PHAM, technical director at Genepro, will...

March 7, 2022

Video – Double gloves technique during boar semen collection

Boars Cachaço Coleta de Sêmen Collection Macho Reprodutor Semen Suíno

Duc PHAM presents in this video the importance of wearing two pairs of gloves during the collection of a boar. With the first pair of gloves, you will eliminate the...

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