Artificial Insemination in Alpacas (Lama Pacos): A Report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation

ISBN-10
0642586705
ISBN-13
9780642586704
Category
Alpaca
Pages
90
Language
English
Published
2003
Authors
Jane Louise Vaughan, D. B. Galloway, Dr. David Hopkins

Description

The primary aim of this project was to develop the technology for artificial insemination in alpacas in association with acceptable pregnancy rates following AI. The project was broken down into 5 steps to achieve this aim: 1. Consistent and reliable collection of semen; 2. Characterisation of semen to allow selection of suitable ejaculates for preservation; 3. Chilling of alpaca semen; 4. Freezing of alpaca semen; 5. Artificial insemination of females.

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