Investigation of methods for storage of stallion semen at ambient temperature.

The University of Queensland

  • Project code: PRJ-002591

  • Project stage: Closed

  • Project start date: Sunday, June 1, 2008

  • Project completion date: Friday, April 30, 2010

  • National Priority: HOR-Thoroughbred diseases and parasites

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Summary

This is a preliminary study to investigate the longevity of stallion semen extended with currently available equine semen extenders and a bovine extender (Long Last Liquid) at 5C and at ambient temperature.
Storage of fresh equine semen for longer periods of time than are currently successful will allow greater flexibility in using artificial insemination in mares that reside long distances from the stallion.

Program

Thoroughbred Horses

Research Organisation

The University of Queensland

Objective Summary

To determine the longevity of stallion semen extended with currently available equine semen extenders and a bovine extender (Long Last Liquid) at 5C and at ambient temperature (15C-22C).