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The Correlation of Sperm Life Expectancy to the Rotation of Semen

CSEF · 2004 Mammalian Biology

Tabatha M. Mills · North High School, Bakersfield

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Objectives/Goals Artificial insemination has become a standard practice in the modern swine industry. Proper handling of semen is crucial for success(Ladd, 2003). Can the correlation of life expectancy in sperm to the rotation of semen become the standard of proper handling? Methods/Materials 200 microtubules holding 1cc of New Age Outlaw smen from Lean Value Sires were separated into four groups of 50, determined by color. 100 tubules were stationed horizontally. 50 of those 100 were rotated every day at seven o'clock a.m. The next 100 were stationed vertically. 50 of those 100 were rotated every day at seven o'clock a.m. This process was conducted for 10 consecutive days. Results There was only a 10% difference of live sperm between the stationary and the rotated tubules.

Summary statement

The rotation of Semen

Competition history

  • CSEF 2004 Mammalian Biology · Entry S1008

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