project - EIP-AGRI Operational Group
Operational Group ANPSTAND: Innovative proyect CONV-19 Development of a national quality standard for boar artificial insemination stations
Contexte
La IA está generalizada (cerca del 100% del porcino blanco). El RD Real Decreto 841/2011, de 17 de junio, recoge una obligación básica: registrar los resultados de las pruebas de valoración seminal, pero no establece las pruebas a realizar. El proyecto persigue unificar procedimientos y criterios bajo un estándar común de calidad seminal porcina, del cual a pesar de nuestro liderazgo carecemos, desarrollado gracias a la colaboración de diferentes miembros especializados en IA y que, con soporte de la administración, culmine en una necesaria herramienta de calidad. El establecimiento de este estándar tendrá un efecto directo en el mercado, permitirá a los CIAs de nuestro país incrementar su tecnificación, ofertar productos más fiables y competitivos. Para alcanzar este objetivo se plantea, además, estudiar y promover la reducción del uso de antibióticos en los CIAs. Los diluyentes seminales comercializados en el mundo incorporan antibióticos con el fin de evitar el desarrollo de microorganismos patógenos para preservar el semen en condiciones óptimas. Sin embargo, el uso de antibióticos en el diluyente significa un riesgo ambiental y sanitario a largo plazo, debiendo ser gradualmente restringido. Por eso el sector persigue el desarrollo de diluyentes de semen porcino libre de antibióticos a través de diferentes estrategias, como el uso de moléculas o compuestos no antibióticos, sustancias naturales con efecto antibacteriano, etc.
Objectives
The project aims to unify procedures and criteria under a common standard of boar semen quality, which Spain lacks, despite our leadership in the swine sector. It will be developed thanks to the collaboration of different members specialized in AI and that, with support from the administration, will culminate in a necessary quality tool. The establishment of this standard will have a direct effect on the market, allowing the boar artificial insemination stations (BAIS) of our country to increase their technification, offer more reliable and competitive products. To achieve this goal, it is also proposed to study and promote the reduction of the use of antibiotics in the semen.
Activities
-Study of quality standards, analysis and handling techniques, collection of doses and semen handling.
-Establishment of parameters to be controlled, techniques to be used for their measurement and values to be fulfilled.
-Development of protocols
-Definition of the management, financing and control system of the standard
-Implementation of the standard, training and first audits
-Value traditional contrast techniques.
-Study new predictive techniques of reproductive dose potential.
-Study bacterial contamination in ejaculate and refrigerated semen.
-Study alternatives to the use of diluents with antibiotics.
-Study Improvements in biosecurity and hygienic conditions.
Additional comments
FULL MEMBERSHIP:
MAIN PARTNERS: ASOCIACIÓN NACIONAL DE CRIADORES DE PORCINO SELECTO - ANPS / SEMEN CARDONA, S.L. / GRUP GEPORK, S.A. / SOCIEDAD COOPERATIVA LIMITADA BAJO DUERO - COBADU / TOPIGS NORSVIN ESPAÑA, S.L.U. / CENTRO DE INSEMINACIÓN ARTIFICIAL PORCINO CINCO VILLAS A.I.E.
OTHER PARTNERS: Esmedagro, S.L.U / Universidad de Murcia / Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA) / Asociación Nacional de Productores de Ganado Porcino (ANPROGAPOR) / Magapor, S.L. / Minitub Ibérica, S.L. / Kubus Lab, S.A. / Consorcio Mercantil de Huesca, S.L. (HUMECO)
Additional information
Problema 1: Actualmente no existe un estándar de calidad nacional que garantice la calidad de las dosis seminales que salen al mercado. Oportunidad: Definir un estándar de calidad tras un análisis exhaustivo de las necesidades del sector, experiencias previas en otros países, tecnologías e innovaciones disponibles, etc. que permita obtener un certificado a los centros que implanten el estándar y cumplan los requisitos y valores mínimos de calidad establecidos.
Problema 2: Cada centro de inseminación utiliza equipos, técnicas y criterios de valoración de las dosis seminales diferentes. Oportunidad: Realizar un estudio comparativo de los equipos, técnicas de análisis y criterios de valoración utilizados actualmente, valorar el uso de nuevas técnicas predictivas (más objetivas, económicas y precisas) del potencial reproductivo de las dosis seminales, formar al personal, establecer sistemas de control internos y externos (laboratorios de referencia) y garantizar así la producción de dosis de alta Q, homogéneas y comparables.
Problema 3: El uso de antibióticos en las dosis seminales suponen un problema medioambiental y sanitario, y su uso está siendo gradualmente restringido. Oportunidad: Identificar estrategias viables para la reducción del uso de antibióticos para incorporarlas en los protocolos y criterios de valoración del estándar, contribuyendo a una producción sostenible y segura.
Problema 4: Riesgo creciente de grandes crisis sanitarias (PPA, Fiebre aftosa) que pongan en riesgo la viabilidad del sector porcino. Oportunidad: Identificar estrategias viables de higiene y bioseguridad para incorporarlas en los protocolos y criterios de valoración del estándar, contribuyendo a una producción sostenible y segura.
Project details
- Main funding source
- Rural development 2014-2020 for Operational Groups
- Rural Development Programme
- 2014ES06RDNP001 España - Programa Nacional de Desarrollo Rural
Emplacement
- Main geographical location
- Zaragoza
- Other geographical location
- Zamora, Barcelona
EUR 584 313.00
Total budget
Total contributions from EAFRD, national co-financing, additional national financing and other financing.
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3 Practice Abstracts
The project successfully validated the ANPSTAND certification model, with five major Spanish companies, including the two largest semen distributors, achieving certification. This process involved rigorous assessments to ensure compliance with the established standards. Certification not only reinforces the quality and safety of the semen produced but also enhances the credibility and market positioning of certified CIAs. This milestone underscores the project's impact on pig driving industry-wide improvements in Spain.
Practical Recommendations:
Certified CIAs can leverage the ANPSTAND seal to differentiate themselves in the market, attracting more clients and securing long-term business relationships. For farmers, sourcing semen from certified centers provides assurance of quality and safety, leading to better reproductive outcomes. The certification process also fosters a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging CIAs to regularly review and enhance their practices. This model sets a precedent for other industries, showcasing the benefits of voluntary certification standards. Currently, another 4 companies with pig insemination centres are in the process of obtaining the ANPSTAND quality certificate.
One of the major outcomes of ANPSTAND is the development of the first Spanish Biosecurity Manual for Porcine Artificial Insemination Centers, which has become a reference document for other countries. This manual outlines essential and specific biosecurity measures to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases within Boar Studs. Recommendations include protocols for personnel entry, hygiene procedures, isolation zones, and the management of biological waste. The manual emphasizes practical, cost-effective solutions that ensure biosecurity without requiring significant investments in infrastructure.
Practical Recommendations:
Adopting the biosecurity measures recommended in the manual helps any Boar Stud reduce the risk of disease outbreaks, which are costly and disruptive. Farmers and insemination centers benefit from healthier livestock and improved productivity. By implementing these practices, centers can lower the costs associated with veterinary interventions and maintain uninterrupted operations. The manual also serves as a training tool for staff, ensuring a consistent understanding of biosecurity protocols across teams.
The ANPSTAND project has delivered a comprehensive standard for porcine artificial insemination centers (CIAs) in Spain, addressing a critical gap in quality and biosecurity protocols. A nationwide survey conducted during the project revealed diverse practices among CIAs, leading to the establishment of a unified framework to improve consistency. This standard incorporates ten key protocols, covering aspects such as facility design, semen handling, biosecurity measures, and environmental management. The implementation of this framework has ensured that CIAs operate with greater efficiency and reliability, ultimately increasing productivity and reducing costs for swine producers.
Practical Recommendations:
Farmers and end-users stand to gain significantly from the adoption of the ANPSTAND standards. Improved semen quality and biosecurity practices directly translate into higher reproductive success rates and healthier livestock. The standardized approach also simplifies compliance with national and EU regulations, reducing administrative burdens and potential penalties. By following these guidelines, CIAs can enhance their reputation and competitiveness in the market, fostering trust among their clients.
Contacts
Project coordinator
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Asociación Nacional de Porcino Selecto -ANPS
Project coordinator
Project partners
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Centro de Inseminación Artificial Porcino Cinco Villas A.I.E
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Grup Gepork, S.A
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Semen Cardona, S.L.
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Sociedad Cooperativa Limitada Bajo Duero - COBADU
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Topigs Norsvin España, S.L.U
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