Francisco A. García Vázquez

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6 Articles

Veterinary Medicine, University of Murcia (2002). In 2005 he earned a master's degree in "Biology and Technology of Mammalian Reproduction" and he obtained the European Doctor degree in Veterinary Medicine from the aforementioned University in 2007.

He has been a professor at the Department of Physiology of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Murcia since 2007. He is a member of the research group "Physiology of Reproduction".

He has carried out investigations in different international universities, such as the University of Baja California (Mexico), the University of Okayama (Japan), the Universities of Bologna and Pisa (Italy), and the Universities of Michigan State and Massachusetts (USA). He has received different awards for his investigations. His investigations are focused, mainly, on artificial insemination in pigs, sperm selection in the female genital tract, and the sperm capacitation signs, among other topics.

He has contributed with several research articles published in prestigious international journals, and with many book chapters. He has presented more than 100 lectures in national and international congresses. He has also supervised several research studies (PhD and Msc theses). He has collaborated in different research projects at a regional, national and European level, and he is also in charge of different investigation contracts with private companies. Author of several patents related to reproductive biotechnology.

Francisco A. García Vázquez 6 Articles

Current state of post-cervical insemination in multiparous, primiparous and nulliparous sows

F.A. García

I. Hernández

P.J. Llamas

It is necessary to find alternatives to definitely implement this technique in primiparous sows and start its use in gilts.

Optimization of post-cervical insemination in pigs: critical points

F.A. García

I. Hernández

P.J. Llamas

This article lists the critical points that must be considered for a successful post-cervical insemination in sows.

Genetics-Reproduction Article

Control points in the preparation of semen doses: temperature control and quality parameters (1/2)

F.A. García

P.J. Llamas

The impact of semen used for post-cervical AI is 2-3 times bigger than that used to produce cervical insemination doses; therefore, preparation of the doses should follow an even stricter control program.

Genetics-Reproduction Article

Control points in the preparation of semen doses: sperm concentration (2/2)

F.A. García

P.J. Llamas

This second part on AI stud management reviews the procedure for calculating sperm concentration and the elements that affect a correct assessment.

Genetics-Reproduction Article

Advances in artificial insemination in nulliparous sows

F.A. García

P.J. Llamas

O.M. López

The morphological differences in the cervical wall and canal between multiparous and nulliparous sows require deep AI devices adapted to the characteristics of the nulliparous.