Prerequisites for an On-Farm Semen Evaluation Program
Purchase or obtain semen from a source that has an established “quality control” program.
Select a source stud that has an established semen production program that:
- Identifies and discards low quality ejaculates prior to processing
- Provides a high level of biosecurity and hygiene
- Uses high quality extenders and water
- Retains a reference sample of each ejaculate or “pool”
- Provides proper control of temperature during shipment
- Provides a label on each unit of semen, which includes an information such as collection date, sire identity and other information.