Table 1 Weight of the ejaculate, sperm concentration and number of boars and ejaculates for each of the breeds included in the investigation.
Breed | No of boars | No of ejaculates | Weight of the ejaculates (g) Mean ± SD | Sperm concentration (106/ml) Mean ± SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Duroc | 12 | 16 | 147 ± 47 | 133 ± 49 |
Landrace | 40 | 47 | 265 ± 77 | 86 ± 32 |
Duroc/Landrace | 14 | 16 | 253 ± 72 | 100 ± 21 |
Yorkshire | 10 | 11 | 245 ± 99 | 117 ± 35 |