2007-01-25 22:02:57 · 5 answers · asked by duddley 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
Electroejaculation is a procedure used to obtain semen samples from sexually mature male mammals. The procedure is applied for breeding programs and research purposes in various species, as well as in the treatment of anejaculation and ejaculatory dysfunction in human males.
Electroejaculation is carried out under a general anesthetic. An electric probe is inserted into the rectum adjacent to the prostate. The probe delivers a slight electric current that stimulates nearby nerves, resulting in contraction of the pelvic muscles and ejaculation. This procedure is used frequently with large mammals, particularly bulls and some domestic animals, as well as humans who have certain types of paralasys or erectile dysfunction. Horses are not electroejaculated due to dangers in the amount of current required to stimulate them.
Artificial insemination is used in animals to propagate desirable characteristics of one male to many females or overcome breeding problems, particularly in the cases of horses, cattle, pigs, pedigreed dogs, and honeybees. Semen is collected, extended, then cooled or frozen. It can be used on site or shipped to the female's location. The small plastic tube holding the frozen semen is referred to as a "straw". To allow the sperm to remain viable during the time before and after it is frozen, the semen is mixed with a solution containing glycerol or other cryoprotectants. An "extender" is a solution that allows the semen from a donor to impregnate more females by making insemination possible with fewer sperm. Antibiotics, such as streptomycin, are sometimes added to the sperm to control some venereal diseases.
Artificial insemination of farm animals is very common in today's agriculture industry, especially for breeding dairy cattle (75% of all inseminations) and swine (up to 85% of all inseminations). It provides an economical means for a livestock grower to breed their herds with males having very desirable traits.
2007-01-26 00:49:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
semen collection
Semen collection refers to the process of obtaining semen from domestic animals or humans with the use of various methods, for the purposes of insemination, or medical study (usually in fertility clinics). Semen can be collected via masturbation, prostate massage, artificial vagina, and electroejaculation.
Electroejaculation is a procedure used to obtain semen samples from sexually mature male mammals. The procedure is applied for breeding programs and research purposes in various species, as well as in the treatment of anejaculation and ejaculatory dysfunction in human males.
Electroejaculation is carried out under a general anesthetic. An electric probe is inserted into the rectum adjacent to the prostate. The probe delivers a slight electric current that stimulates nearby nerves, resulting in contraction of the pelvic muscles and ejaculation. This procedure is used frequently with large mammals, particularly bulls and some domestic animals, as well as humans who have certain types of paralasys or erectile dysfunction. Horses are not electroejaculated due to dangers in the amount of current required to stimulate them.-
2007-01-26 16:05:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carefully.
2007-01-25 22:40:53 · answer #3 · answered by iansand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BOTANY,dear .Please, pay attention. By the way, I never ever heard the word harvest used for this...
2007-01-26 03:46:06 · answer #4 · answered by Dark cloudy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why on earth would you want to??? lol
2007-01-25 23:11:26 · answer #5 · answered by MiZZ_LeNAa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋