Assessment of boar semen parameters

Normal morphology, high motility and viability are sperm characteristics that ensure a good fertilizing capacity, being considered crucial for sexing technology. The purpose of this study was to evaluate semen parameters and to estimate its suitability for subsequent sperm sexing. We analyzed five ejaculates (concentration, morphology, motility and viability) from one boar using different computerized analysis systems. The results showed that all 5 sperm ejaculates were suitable for use in the sexing processes and the methods of analysis used were fast and appropriate for evaluating semen characteristics.