Breeding soundness examination of the boar

rtificial insemination (AI) has become an increasingly common practice in the swine industry, and the value of boars for both AI and natural mating has also increased. It is therefore important to promote routine breeding soundness examinations (BSEs) on boars, which can help to identify poor or questionable breeders before they affect herd fertility and/or destroy an AI stud’s reputation. It will also protect the buyer if a prepurchase BSE is performed or is part of the purchase agreement. Reputable sellers generally welcome a BSE because it establishes credability and reduces the number of boars that have to be replaced for lack of breeding performance/infertility.