Assisted
Reproduction
Using a Flat Pack
with a Foam Catheter
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Preparation for
service
When training tick off |
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1 |
Remove
the boar from sight and sound of
the sow for at least one hour prior to breeding |
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2 |
Parade a
boar in front of the
female outside the pen. If the signs of oestrus are demonstrated sit on her back and prove she will stand still |
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3 |
Only inseminate
females which demonstrate "standing reflex" |
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4 |
Wipe
vulva clean with a dry tissue. If the vulva is clean do not clean with tissue |
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5 |
Place
gloves on both hands |
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6 |
Select
semen bottle by checking it is the required boar |
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7 |
Mix
settled semen by gently rotating flat pack then place mixed semen in overall
top pocket |
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8 |
Take
a new catheter. Do not use any
catheter which is not clean. You do not
need to lubricate a foam tipped catheter.
If you do, avoid applying the lubricant to the hole |
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Insemination
procedure |
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1 |
Open
the flat pack |
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2 |
Place
the flat pack on the catheter |
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3 |
Part vulva
lips and gently insert catheter at a 45• angle into the vagina,
forwards and upwards to prevent the catheter entering bladder |
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4 |
Push
the catheter straight forward until the ridges of the cervix are felt. Do
not twist. Do not rotate a foam tipped catheter |
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5 |
Raise
the flat pack to prime the catheter.
Leave the catheter horizontal |
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6 |
Using
your free hand, rub the female's flanks, and apply back pressure, during
insemination to stimulate and maintain the standing still reflex |
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7 |
Allow
the female to draw the semen |
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8 |
When
the flat pack is empty slowly remove catheter by rotating clockwise |
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9 |
Record
service and score quality of service |
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10 |
If this
is the first insemination, re-inseminate 24 hours later if the female passes
the standing still reflex |
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Assisting
the gilt or sow to stand during insemination