A recent research using products of Bioniche Life Sciences showed the potential to consistently predict the timing of ovulation in sows.
Dr. Glen Cassar, assistant professor at the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph presented his research, "Towards Timed Single Insemination in Sows," at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians in Toronto. Dr. Cassar's research showed that when Canadian Bioniche products Pregnecol (eCG) and Lutropin-V (pLH) were administered at specific times, ovulation was managed so precisely that just a single, timed, insemination was effective in more than 89 per cent of the sows.
According to Dr. Cassar, "Synchronization of estrus and ovulation with eCG and pLH has the potential to revolutionize sow breeding by artificial insemination."
Rick Culbert, president of Bioniche Animal Health Canada says, "Most sows currently receive two or more inseminations. A timed single insemination would make it practical to use more premium semen, and realize the benefits of superior genetics."