BoarSemen-Conference2011: News

VIIIth ICBSP 2015 in Illinois, USA

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:21:00 +0100

The next "Boarsemen-Conference" will take place 2015 in Champaign Urbana Illinois, USA. It will be hosted by the University of Illinois.

150-200 participants are expected. They will contribute to the conference costs by paying an adequate conference fee. Nevertheless, this international meeting cannot be realised without the support of sponsors. We would therefore be very thankful if your company could allocate a financial contribution.
Contact person and organisator is Professor Robert Knox, Universtiy of Illinois, Department of Animal Sciences: E-Mail: rknox@illinois.edu.

7th international boar semen conference great success

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:47:00 +0100

The 7th International Conference on Boar Semen Preservation ended on 17th august in Bonn.
210 participants from 36 countries enjoyed highly scientific presentations by 39 scientists at the Gustav-Stresemann-Institut. The presentations of the keynote speakers appear as scientific papers in the prestigious journal "Reproduction in Domestic Animals", Vol 46 Supplement 2, puplished on the website of the Wiley-Blackwell.

ReproQuest Conference Highlights

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:43:00 +0100

ReproQuest Inc. is proud to have been a major sponsor of the 7th World Boar Semen Preservation conference held on August 18-20th in Bonn, Germany.

The company announced its expansion into the European market through its recently formed subsidiary in the UK (ReproQuest UK Ltd.). The subsidiary will allow ReproQuest to establish the same level of customer service and product availability that have been the hallmark of its success in North America.

At the conference Dr. Kilby Willenburg presented new industry-changing research on predicting boar fertility using semen head shape analysis that is expected to be a useful tool in the future.

ReproQuest also featured key products including the successful PreservTM line of semen extenders. Click to see the full product line of swine semen extenders available from ReproQuest.

Also introduced at the conference was the new RQ800 packaging machine capable of packing up to 1800 doses per hour. Click to watch a video of the RQ800 packaging system in operation.

For more information on how ReproQuest can streamline your efficiency and increase profitability contact us online at www.ReproQuest.com.

Magapor launches MagaVision

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:02:00 +0100

MagaVision is a computerized system for ejaculate analysis which allows to conduct, in a easy and optimized way, an objective and standardized analysis of the boar semen quality parameters necessary for semen dose production, improving and simplifing daily work of AI Centers technicians.

Your journey to GSI

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:44:00 +0100

The 7th Boar Semen Conference begins in a few days. Until now 210 participants from 36 countries are registered. In 24 main and 18 short lectures the newest scientific research results will be presented.
The pdf-file offers latest information for the journey.
Within the internal sector of the conference website the contact adresses of all delegates are published in case a common journey is planed. Login date are available at the organization team.

Highlights from Minitube at the Boar Semen Preservation Conference, 14.-17. August 2011, Bonn, Germany

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:57:00 +0100

Minitüb is proud to be a main sponsor of the 7th International Conference on Boar Semen Preservation from 14.-17. August 2011 in Bonn, Germany and presents several highlights. If you would like to learn more about:

Sperm Vision® Automorph - the all-in-one solution for professional boar semen production,
Hygienic and efficient boar semen collection with AutoMate® or our latest innovation the
HYGenius Lab – Worktops in hygienic design

visit us in the exhibition area in front of the congress hall. We look forward to meet you.

For more information please visit our website www.minitube.com

Animal Reproduction and AI quality standard by ZDS

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:50:00 +0100

In cooperation with two reference laboratories FBF and ZDS had established a semen quality standard. This covers sperm quality monitoring using advanced methods, analysis of semen processing, regular training of AI station personnel, and the work according to semen processing guidelines.

NUTRIXCELL PLUS: THE TOTAL PACKAGE

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:13:00 +0100

IMV has developed two unique complexes which help AI center reducing these costs: The BIO Activator and the BIO SHIELD technologies.
These complexes offer advanced protection against physical shocks, temperature variations, oxidation and bacterial contamination, in addition to improving the fertility potential of the semen.

IMV: complete line of packaging machine

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:10:00 +0100

IMV Technologies is offering a complete line of packaging machine using the GTB technology.
GTB technology provides the industry with the Ultimate combination for semen packaging: Convenient, compact, universal (compatible with most Intra uterine and regular catheter), combined with improved insemination and semen preservation.
From manual machine to fully automated filling, sealing and labeling equipment, IMV has each producer’s specific needs covered.
Check IMV web site for complete brochure and Videos: www.imv-technologies.com

Biophos Qualisperm Boar analyzes droplets

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:28:00 +0100

Biophos is looking forward to receiving you at their booth to demonstrate its Qualisperm Boar CASA system. Qualisperm Boar includes a innovative Cytoplasmic Droplet recognition Module analyzing concentration, motility and droplets of 3000 sperms in less than 30 seconds. Advantages: fast, reproducible, precise, open system to include in existing infrastructure.

Magapor launches new boar nutritional complement

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:58:00 +0100

Boar nutrition is not only directed to obtain the largest production of spermatozoa in each ejaculation, but also to obtain fertile sperm and more longevity, reaching maximum total productive performance. >>>

definitiv!: Chip-Ident: Identification of boar as if by magic

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:51:00 +0100

The EDP-System ‚Chip-Ident‘ makes automatic identification of boar and bar code labeling of sperm units easy. It is made to accelerate and optimize the working processes of AI-Stations. The system is based on electronic identification (EID) with both - bar code ear tag and electronic transponder. Further parts of the system are a hand held reader and a label printer, which are connected via WLAN.

definitiv!: Insemination: Accurate data logging by sperm units with bar code label

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:47:00 +0100

Electronic identification (EID) can be used for quick and impeccable data collection. That is why EID is more and more used in agriculture, e.g. for logging and management of livestock. For complete data logging hand held reader with integrated bar code scanner can additionally be used for the registration of sperm units during the insemination of sows. Therefor the definitiv!, together with its customer GFS, developed sperm units with bar code label on. Using the bar code label for insemination logging minimizes the amount of work and expenditure of time. Apart from that it avoids input errors (e.g. typing errors). What you get is a trustworthy data base, which helps to make informed decisions on genetic selection and breeding.

Magapor launches new collection extender for bacterial contamination control

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:27:00 +0100

The new concept DICOL consists on the use of a specific extender to collect boar ejaculates specially developed for quick hygienize ejaculates through bacterial contamination control. >>>

Magapor gathers over 150 specialists in swine reproduction at its VI Technical Meeting

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:05:00 +0100

Magapor celebrated its VI edition of Veterinary Technical Meeting last 26th May in Saragossa (Spain).
Javier Velasco, councillor of Science, Technology and University from the Aragonese Government, opened this international discussion forum for porcine reproduction agents that gathered more than 150 AIC specialists from over 16 countries.