Comparison of laparoscopic intrauterine insemination in synchronized Awassi ewes

Al-Wataar, B. D.; Taha, M. B.; AL-Badrany, M. S.

doi:10.33899/ijvs.2009.189464

	Comparison of laparoscopic intrauterine insemination in synchronized Awassi ewes
Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences
Volume 23, Supplement 1, June 2009 PDF (1.48 M)
Document Type: Conference Paper
DOI: 10.33899/ijvs.2009.189464
Authors
B. D. Al-Wataar; M. B. Taha; M. S. AL-Badrany
Department of Surgery and Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq
Abstract
The present study was conducted to comparison between two different methods in sheep artificial insemination, which intrauterine and laparoscopic artificial inseminations. In this study 13 Awassi ewe lamb aged 7-9 months with one ram were used for the semen collection. Semen collection by using artificial vagina, and dilution by three types of extenders. Ewes included in this study were examined by the laparoscopic surgery to ensure they are not pregnant before starting this study. Ewes were divided into two group, first group contained six ewes, while the second contained seven ewes. The synchronization processes was done in both group by injection 7 mg Intramuscular of Progesterone daily for 12 days followed by injection 500 IU of eCG in last day. All ewes showed estrus signs, (23.1%) after 48 hours from the last injection, while the reminders ewes showed signs of estrus (66–72) hours. Pregnancy rate in ewes inseminated in cervix were 50%, while ewes inseminated by laparoscopic were 71%. The intrauterine insemination using laparoscopic surgery be depended for inseminated ewes to obtained high and good fertility percentage. It could be concluded that the intrauterine insemination is a useful method for fertilizing ewes by artificial insemination.

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