Artificial insemination (AI) is a key reproductive technology in modern poultry farming, offering significant advantages over natural mating. It enhances genetic selection, reproductive efficiency, and disease control while minimizing physical interaction between birds, thereby improving biosecurity. AI allows for precise selection of superior traits, optimizing productivity and genetic diversity. However, improper techniques and frequent insemination can lead to physical trauma, reproductive organ injuries, and stress in hens, which may impact welfare and productivity. Ensuring best practices in AI, such as trained personnel, hygienic procedures, and appropriate insemination frequency, is critical to mitigating these risks. This paper explores the benefits of AI in poultry production, emphasizing its role in genetic improvement, biosecurity, and reproductive efficiency. Additionally, it assesses potential risks, particularly post-insemination trauma, and discusses mitigation strategies to enhance animal welfare. The study highlights AI’s role in overcoming natural mating limitations, including size incompatibilities and reduced fertility in aging breeder males. Despite its advantages, AI requires careful management to balance productivity gains with ethical considerations. Addressing these concerns through proper training, ergonomic equipment, and welfare monitoring ensures AI’s sustainable application in poultry farming. As AI continues to evolve, integrating welfare-focused practices will be essential to maintaining both productivity and ethical standards in poultry breeding.
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Animal Welfare, Artificial Insemination (AI), Biosecurity, Genetic Improvement, Reproductive Efficiency
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Aklilu, H. (2025). Significance of Artificial Insemination over Natural Mating in Poultry and the Risks of Post-Insemination Physical Trauma. American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences, 13(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajbls.20251301.11
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