During the last decade, the use of Artificial Insemination (AI) has become common as producers wish to realize the benefits of AI within their herds. Among others, these benefits include the use of genetically superior boars, a reduction in disease transmission and lowered boar housing costs.

Careful attention to detail is required to successfully use AI in a production system. A successful AI program depends on effective heat detection, proper hygiene, correct handling and storage of insemination doses, and proper insemination technique.

Listed below are a few areas that can be trouble spots for a swine AI program and should be monitored closely.