Published on July 17, 2025
Hendrix Genetics Swine Elevates Boar Testing with CASA
At Hendrix Genetics Swine, we are dedicated to helping pig producers achieve superior herd results through innovation and reliable data. As part of this vision, Danish Genetics, in partnership with AI Station Mors, has made a significant investment in Computer Assisted Semen Analysis (CASA) systems to secure even more accurate boar fertility evaluations.
Ensuring Data-Driven Boar Fertility with CASA
CASA (Computer Assisted Semen Analysis) is a common practice in many AI stations worldwide. At Danish Genetics' partner, AI Station Mors, all boars are tested using CASA from their very first mount and throughout their lifetime. Every single dose—including production semen—is individually evaluated using CASA to ensure consistent quality.
As a result, pig producers can trust that each semen dose is backed by precise, data-driven boar fertility metrics. This will ensure stronger outcomes for their herds.
How CASA Improves Semen Analysis and Standardizes Quality
Objective evaluation of sperm motility, morphology, and concentration
CASA technology was developed specifically for semen analysis and represents a major step forward from traditional light microscope methods as it offers unmatched precision by removing subjective interpretation.
Through CASA, semen is systematically tested for:
- Sperm motility (movement and speed)
- Semen morphology (shape and structural integrity)
- Sperm concentration
This ensures each analysis is objective, repeatable, and built on robust data—driving superior boar semen quality standards.
Comprehensive fertility assessment from first mount and beyond
This approach begins at the boar’s first mount and continues throughout his productive life. It therefore creates a detailed fertility profile over time. This wealth of information feeds directly into Danish Genetics’ breeding work, supporting stronger genetic decisions and more predictable reproductive outcomes.
More Than Speed: The Broader Advantages of CASA
CASA is more than just a tool for quick results—it’s a long-term investment in quality that we will rely on for years to come. The system is:
- Fast: delivering quick turnaround for routine and large-scale evaluations
- Reliable: offering consistent measurements free from individual technician bias
- User friendly: enabling standardized protocols across testing stations
CASA also generates advanced reports on each boar. These insights support ongoing genetic improvement, linking semen quality directly to breeding goals.
Reliable, High-Quality Genetics
By integrating CASA semen analysis across all boar testing, Danish Genetics is raising the bar for standardized semen evaluation, fertility assessment, and genetic progress. At Hendrix Genetics Swine, we’re proud to champion this level of precision to help producers build more profitable and sustainable herds.
Article updated from its April 2022 edition.
