An update on reproductive technologies with potential short-term application in pig production

Reprod Domest Anim. 2005 Aug;40(4):300-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2005.00593.x.

Abstract

Over the past decade, there has been an increase in the development and/or in the improvement of emerging reproductive technologies in pigs. Among emerging reproductive technologies with potential short-term application in pig production are: artificial insemination with low number of spermatozoa, cryopreservation of spermatozoa and embryos, sperm sexing, and non-surgical embryo transfer. The following review will give emphasis to recent advancements in these reproductive technologies that are starting to show possibilities of serious applications under field conditions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cryopreservation / veterinary
  • Embryo Transfer / veterinary
  • Female
  • Insemination, Artificial / methods
  • Insemination, Artificial / veterinary
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / veterinary*
  • Semen Preservation / methods
  • Semen Preservation / veterinary
  • Sex Determination Analysis / veterinary
  • Spermatozoa
  • Swine*