Table 2 Results of the semen analysis of the boar, which was suspected to influence the increased return to oestrus rate among sows in an organic pig farm
Characteristics | Semen analysis of the boar | Reference values [15] |
|---|---|---|
Colour | Brown, reddish | White |
Consistency | Watery | Watery – milky |
pH | 8.5 | 6.6–7.7 |
Additives | Blood +(+) Bilirubin ++ | None |
Sperm concentration | None | 0.3 × 106/µl |