Article 1 in a series of 4 Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) are a set of quantifiable measurements companies use to monitor and improve their overall long-term performance. The KPI’s used vary across industries and can focus on economic as well as production parameters. The proper use of KPI’s allows a company to set strategic objectives … Read more
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 direct impact on the sperm produced by boars. As such, it is essential to regularly check the quantity and quality of the water being consumed … Read more
A leading cause of contamination in any hog operation is often related to pests. Pest control covers a broad scope, including organic pest control, chemical, biological, electronic and hygiene control. Eliminating or controlling pests by any of these means is a great opportunity to protect your structures, feed and water quality, and the overall health … Read more
In this article we will discuss the importance of temperature monitoring in the barn and lab. This will include when and what information to record, ideal temperatures for boars, proper lab temperatures and a few helpful tips throughout. Barn temperature Monitoring the barn temperatures should occur as part of the initial morning walk through as … Read more
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 feed composition, the quantity of feed given daily, and even the conditions under which the feed is stored. On top of this, given the high … Read more
Early detection and treatment of sick boars is not only important for the individual animal but is critical in maintaining the overall health and productivity of your herd. The focus of this article is to highlight the importance of early detection. Treatment of specific ailments or diseases should be discussed in detail with the herd … Read more
Following the previous article giving the Good practices when diluting the extender, it seems important for the GenePro team to present the main mistakes made during the dilution of an extender. By habit, simplicity or negligence, it is common for the laboratory staff of an A.I stud to prepare an extender with improper methods. These … Read more
The extender is the essential product for properly conserving the semen over time. Different criteria can impact your choice of extenders: shelf life, spectra covered by antibiotics, preservation of sperm motility… In any case, and irrespective of the extender, dilution is a key step in the boar semen production process. With the help of Kebb, … Read more
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 the laboratory that will guarantee the best efficiency in the production of doses. So to ensure good productivity, it is essential to make sure of … Read more
There are two important steps for optimizing the conservation of boar semen over time: adding extender to the semen as soon as possible to stop bacterial development and a conservation around 17 degrees to keep the spermatozoa at rest. This article focuses on the second step. Why store semen at 17 degrees Celsius? When the … Read more