819K views · 8.3K reactions | A.I. No, not that AI. Artificial Insemination. A critical aspect to making sure our farm makes progress in the development of our herd and making the next generation of pigs better than the last. Here is a video on the process and a bit on the reasons we chose this method for breeding sows. | Yoder Family Farms Duroc Pork | Facebook

Artificial Insemination or Intrauterine Insemination is one in which the processed semen sample of the husband is injected into the uterus of the woman at the time of ovulation or egg release and this is a very simple and effective method of trying for pregnancy. When a couple tries naturally to achieve pregnancy, there is about 10% chance of pregnancy every month. Even if the couple tries exactly during the ovulation period. Intrauterine insemination adds to this by making sure a pool of sperms