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We offer a full range of swine A.I. services customized to any size operation. These services are: -Boar Stud Design ITSI professionals have extensive practical experience in boar stud and laboratory design. Whether your stud's capacity is 10 boars or 200, our innovative layouts are customized to each operation. It is our goal to create a practical, efficient and personnel friendly environment. -Management Expertise Swine A.I. has long been viewed as non-viable. However, in the past few years new products, techniques and equipment have improved the efficiency of this technology. Through A.I. boars were found to increase the reproductive capacity four fold compared to natural mating schemes providing that the management skills were extemely good. For this reason ITSI makes their management expertise available to producers, commercial A.I. units and breeding operations of the international swine industry. -Equipment Recommendations Successful A.I. programs require sperm cells to survive outside the reproductive tract for several days. Without proper processing, the cells will only maintain their fertilizing ability for a short time. Furthermore, sperm cells are extremely sensitive to temperature changes, UV radiation, water, soap and a variety of other factors. As a result, special procedures and supplies are needed to achieve the extended lifespan of the sperm cells. ITSI has the experience and knowledge to help you select the equipment required for your operation to ensure A.I. success. -Technical Backup Insemination of sows does not rely on physical strength. Instead, it is much more important to have a thorough understanding of the estrus cycle. This, combined with the proper heat detection skills, will allow both young and old to be successful inseminators. However, in-house expertise is not always available. For this reason ITSI provides the technical backup whenever needed. -Hands-On Training The process of natural breeding requires very little human interference. A.I., on the other hand, is utterly and totally dependent on human handling. Therefore, having the knowledge and obtaining experience in A.I. is of the utmost importance. To fill this void, ITSI experts are avaialble for on-premise training in: -Real-Time Ultrasound Pregnancy Testing Service Do you like the idea of using real-time ultrasound technology for pregnancy testing? Is the purchase price of this technology too much for your operation? We now provide this technology, on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis; for operations located in Southwestern Ontario. Call our Ontario office at (519) 458-4856 or E-mail us for more information. -TG 5 Loin Tatoo Device The TG 5 is a high performance tattooing device for the visual identification of livestock, companion, and research animals. It fulfills all European animal care requirements regarding safety and hygienic standards. In the swine industry specifically it is used by breeding-, grower-finishing and distributing companies as an essential aspect of control and quality assurance. The device is almost maintenance free and can be used anywhere in stationary or mobile operation.