Semen storage power point presentation 01

Semen storage for boars

1. SEMEN STORAGE RUTH BENHOC KC TALUPA

2. SEMEN TEMPERATURE Key information: Storage temperature should be within the range of 15–19°C (59°–66°F) Semen is extremely temperature sensitive and shelf life is significantly shortened above 19°C Viability is reduced below 15°C

3. Semen management and handling Semen should be immediately stored in a semen refrigerator except for samples that will be checked for mortality Store loosely and horizontally Rotate the semen carefully once or twice a day Check temperature and inventory once a day.

4. Semen delivery and transportation Use a soft bag with separate compartments, each holding a few doses only Use a temperature-controlled, portable, semen storage box to store semen doses into the service area. If possible, store the container in the temperature-controlled semen cabinet

5. Semen delivery and transportation Gel packs can help buffer ambient temperatures; store these in the temperature-controlled semen cabinet Keep containers/gel packs clean and in good condition Only remove doses as they are needed for insemination, not before the catheter has been introduced Always replace the lid promptly and securely

6. Semen shelf life Always use semen within its specified shelf life Order what you need for when you need it Delivered semen is preserved in diluent, which supports the semen for a limited period, e.g. number of days indicated on the label, with day 1 being day of collection and day 2 being day of delivery (this may vary). Using properly stored semen within this time period helps reduce wastage and improve quality.