PGF2α facilitates the training of sexuality active boars for semen collection

摘要: Abstract The objective was to determine the effects of PGF 2α on training sexually active boars (i.e., experienced with natural mating) mount an artificial sow for semen collection. Boars were moved a collection pen twice weekly 4 wk. After entering pen, received im treatment 10 mg (n = 7) or 2 mL deionized water 7). classified as trained when after successful collection, animals mounted and allowed next scheduled day without first receiving injection water. from 6 7 -treated control collected during exposure (P controls successfully (.6 ± 1.0), compared (3.9 1.0) no (3.4 .7). Reaction time (elapsed until start ejaculation) lower (267.4 63.4 sec), treated (628.4 98.3 sec) (440.4 46.4 sec). In summary, use facilitated