Deep-freezing of boar semen: a comparison of two methods

Schuler, D.; Küpfer, U.; Zimmermann, F.

Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde 121(4): 173-178

1979


ISSN/ISBN: 0036-7281
PMID: 451514
Document Number: 152374
Semen samples from 4 Swiss Yorkshire boars were split and frozen in pellets by the method of Pursel and Johnson [see ABA 47, 5601] or in straws by the method of Westendorf, Richter and Treu [see ABA 44, 753]. Although laboratory tests on sperm morphology and motility indicated better results with the former method, insemination results were significantly better with the latter method (CR 73 vs. 58% and litter size 8.08 vs. 7.76). Sperm motility 5 h after thawing and incubation at 37 deg C was the most reliable guide to semen quality. Large differences were observed between boars in laboratory tests of semen quality.

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