The Artificial Insemination for Swine Workshop will give participants a better understanding of the factors involved to successfully breed females using artificial insemination techniques. The course is appropriate for people with a limited knowledge of breeding swine as well as experienced pork producers who wish to review the basics and stay abreast on recent developments.
When correctly applied, artificial insemination offers economic advantages and improves genetics. Workshop presenters will also address human and environmental factors, as well as the sow’s own genetic potential, affecting sow breeding efficiency and subsequent farrowing and litter size.
WHEN & WHERE
The workshop will be Sept. 28-29 at the West Central Research and Outreach Center, Morris. Classroom instruction will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28 and hands-on instruction in the swine research facilities will be from 8 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Sept. 29. To maximize student learning and understanding, the hands-on session incorporates numerous activities relating to material covered in the classroom portion of the course. Registration is due Sept. 18.
WORKSHOP TOPICS
Anatomy and Physiology: Hormonal patterns, ovulation and pregnancy regulation, gilt/sow reproductive tract characteristics
Heat Detection and Breeding: Insemination timing, improving estrus detection, breeding herd efficiency, fertility factors, number of services, catheters
Intrauterine Insemination: Demonstration of technique, differences between conventional A.I. and intrauterine insemination
Sow Nutrition: Feeding the sow for productivity and longevity, sow versus gilt nutrition, effect on puberty and litter performance, feeding to achieve desired body condition, use of fiber
Semen: Handling, storage, extension, shelf life
Reproductive Problem Solving: Open discussion of specific on-farm reproductive issues
INSTRUCTORS & COST
U of M faculty and swine industry experts provide instruction for the course. Cost of the program is $100 per person and includes learning materials, meals, breaks, instructor fees and biosecurity clothing for hands-on training sessions. Additional participants from the same production system or farm may register for $50 each. Overnight lodging is the student’s responsibility.
MORE INFORMATION
Contact U of M Swine Extension Educator, Dr. Mark Whitney at (507) 389-5541 or
Minnesota Pork Board Assistant Executive Director, Trudy Wastweet at 1-800-537-7675.
MORE
INFORMATION
Contact U of M Swine Extension Educator Mark Whitney at (507) 389-5541 or Minnesota Pork Board Assistant Executive Director Trudy Wastweet at 1-800-537-7675.
Lodging
Options:Overnight lodging is the student’s responsibility.
Morris
hotels include:
Best Western Prairie Inn
200 East Hwy 28
Morris, Minnesota
(320) 589-3030
Super 8 Motel
102 East Hwy 28
Morris, Minnesota
(320) 589-8888
The Swine
Training Program is a series of courses that cover various aspects
and phases of swine production. These courses have both classroom
lectures and hands-on activities.
Owner/operators, managers, veteran
employees and new hires will all benefit from these training programs.
University of Minnesota educators and swine industry experts provide
the course instruction and materials.
Course locations for the Swine
Training Program courses are at the U of M Research and Outreach
Centers in Waseca and Morris.
