Tag Archives: Swine Genetics

“HOW TO” Series :: MAIN CHARACTER

MAIN CHARACTER  :: Jimmy T x Bomb Squad

MAIN CHARACTER debuted not quite one year ago at SGI and has been an absolute hit with our customers.

MAIN CHARACTER is heavy duty in his build with great big feet. Broad and powerful in his build and athletic.

MAIN CHARACTER’s oldest pigs came in [ ]

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“HOW TO” Series :: ALL RISE

ALL RISE :: Trumpet x Lil Bro

ALL RISE has been on an absolute tear in his first season. He’s sired champions from California to Pennsylvania and has worked incredibly well across numerous different herds. We think his early track record speaks to his tremendous breeding versatility.

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Thawing Frozen Swine Semen

 
Equipment Needed

Extender – Modena or SGI Ready Made
Distilled Water
Graduated plastic insemination bottles – minimum of 80 ml capacity
Sterile glass or plastic container for mixing extender – 1-2 liter capacity
Sterile glass or plastic beaker for pouring extender into bottles
Water bath OR sink to thaw straws
Timer with minutes and seconds
Tongs or large [ ]

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