Artificial insemination - SS3 Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 2
What is the primary reason for using artificial insemination in animal breeding?
To decrease the number of offspring
To eliminate the need for natural mating
To reduce genetic diversity
To achieve controlled and planned pregnancies
When might electro-ejaculation be used in animal breeding?
When natural mating is preferred
When collecting semen from the vagina
When natural ejaculation is not possible (
When evaluating female fertility
Which method is often used for research or breeding programs involving animals that cannot mate naturally?
Electro-ejaculation
Massage method
Artificial vagina
Recovery of semen from the vagina
What is the primary benefit of artificial insemination in livestock breeding?
Increasing genetic diversity
Reducing breeding efficiency
Achieving controlled and planned pregnancies
Avoiding the use of semen evaluation
Which method of semen collection is preferred when working with larger animals like horses?
Electro-ejaculation
Massage method
Artificial vagina
Recovery of semen from the vagina
In which method is manual stimulation used to induce ejaculation in males?
Electro-ejaculation
Massage method
Artificial vagina
Recovery of semen from the vagina
Describe the main purpose of artificial insemination and its advantages.
Explain the process of collecting semen through the artificial vagina method.
Under what circumstances might electro-ejaculation be necessary in animal breeding?
How does artificial insemination contribute to genetic improvement in livestock breeding?