Swine Reproduction

Successful swine production begins with successful reproduction practices. Backed by integrated, multi-species research through the Reference Andrology Laboratory at New Bolton Center, Penn Vet's Swine Herd Health experts regularly provide on-location outreach services for all mammalian and avian species to troubleshoot reproductive issues and optimize breeding husbandry practices.

Outreach Activities

In addition to providing on-site auditing of stud processes and breeding techniques that contribute to reproductive challenges for all species - including porcine, bovine, equine, and avian - Penn Vet reproduction health experts provide a comprehensive suite of objective, validated technique services to assess critical reproduction samples.

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Research

Led by Dr. Gary Althouse, the Reference Andrology Laboratory at New Bolton Center conducts integrated, multi-species research to develop practical strategies to mitigate reproductive challenges within herds.

In addition to offering supportive outreach services for producers or stud owners, the lab provides complete testing of neat, cooled, and frozen-thawed semen to aid on-farm veterinarians in their differential diagnosis of individual, herd, or flock reproductive problems.

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Educational Opportunities at Penn Vet

From a re-imagined veterinary curriculum focused on offering graduates novel opportunities through enhanced, dual degrees to a first-of-its-kind online graduate certificate, Penn Vet offers numerous research and educational opportunities for aspiring veterinarians to established animal, human and/or environmental health professionals.

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Swine Reproduction Team
	Dr. Gary Althouse, DVM, MS, PhD Diplomate, American College of Theriogenologists Member, American Association of Swine Veterinarians Member, American Society of Andrology Member, American Veterinary Medical Association Member, Society for Theriogenology Expertise Areas: Swine Reproduction (Semen Analysis, Assisted Reproductive Technologies), Applied Swine Production and Management Strategies Reference Andrology Laboratory
	Renata L Linardi, DVM, MS, PhD, Research Specialist Member, American Society for Cell Biology Member, Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society
	Von Miller-Lux, BS, Lab Manager Member, American Association of Bioanalysts ymiller@vet.upenn.edu
	Betty Osborne, BS, MT (ASCP), Lab Technician Member, American Society for Clinical Pathology bettyo@vet.upenn.edu
	Cheryl O'Sullivan, BA, MA, Financial Admin. Coordinator, Reports, Website, Billing cherylo@vet.upenn.edu