Three decades of progress in artificial insemination in rabbit farming: a review

The commercial use of artificial insemination (AI) in rabbit farming is relatively recent, especially when compared to other species such as cattle or swine, which AI has been used for more than 60 years. large-scale dates back the late 80s. However, despite its short journey, it not stopped evolving. Although there have numerous changes, this review article we aim highlight two important milestones optimisation technique: introduction biostimulation and addition Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues seminal dose induce ovulation. In former case, by means different methods biostimulation, feed light flushing and/or separation litter days prior AI, hormones synchronise heat with moment was practically eliminated. Nowadays, possibility using pheromones same objective under research, even increase ovulation rate improve semen production. are on market labelled species, case knowledge them limited. Nevertheless, given verified effects that produce animals, expectations high. latter after several attempts methods, technique commonly intramuscular administration GnRH synthetic analogues. recent years, proven through vagina possible, added dose, offers advantages regarding health, animal welfare workforce needed. Recently, European Medicines Agency (EMA) approved practice, so near future will probably become most widely method. Even so, still room improvement, dosage needed higher one administered intramuscularly. Research topic allows us predict problem should be solved coming Other alternatives β-Nerve Growth Factor need further research a feasible option.