What is Artificial Insemination?
It is a breeding method used in animal husbandry and agriculture. In this method, the sperm of the male animal or the pollen of the plants are collected not by natural means, but in a laboratory environment or with special artificial insemination gloves, etc. It is injected into the reproductive organs of female animals or plants using equipment such as:
artificial insemination
Purpose of use of Artificial Insemination in Livestock
Increasing genetic quality: By using the sperm of a male animal with good genetic characteristics, the offspring of the female animal can be ensured to have these characteristics.
Preventing the spread of diseases: It ensures sterilization of sperm and thus prevents the spread of diseases.
Reproductive control: Reproductive time and frequency can be controlled, especially in cattle.
Use of Artificial Insemination in Agriculture
Artificial Insemination is used to obtain more productive and resistant strains of plants. With this method, cross-pollination between plants can be controlled and new plant varieties with desired characteristics can be obtained.
In both fields, it provides advantages such as increasing productivity, managing genetic diversity and controlling diseases.
Artificial Insemination Equipment
artificial insemination gloves
- Artificial Insemination Glove: It is a type of glove used during insemination. This glove, used during the sperm placement phase, is used for hygiene and safety purposes.
- Insemination Tube
- Insemination Injector
- Sperm Storage Container
- Liquid Nitrogen Tank
- Temperature Meters and Control Devices
- Insemination Guide or Probe
