Canine semen can be collected and preserved with extenders to provide necessary nutrients and cryoprotectants to the semen during the process of freezing and storage.
Frozen Semen & Storage FAQ’s
We recommend testing the dog’s semen at around 9 months of age, if the quality isn’t up to standard, there is always time to let him grow on. Semen quality generally depletes with age, therefore we will always evaluate the semen prior to freezing.
We do recommend using a bitch in heat if possible but if this cannot be done, as stated above we will always test the quality first and advice accordingly.
Indefinitely, Cryopreservation will keep your sample viable forever.
Freezing Semen is a simple process but has many moving parts, therefore if you do require further information or guidance; book in with our fertility specialist who will guide you through the process.
- To enable you to safely store and transport your dogs semen with ease.
- To have a bank/supply of semen in case of an accident or loss of your dog.
- To ensure breeding availability for future generations.
- Freezing semen on a young dog prior to neutering him leaves options open for future.
Collecting Semen for evaluation:
- Semen Analysis
- Sperm Count
- Sperm motility
Freezing Procedure:
- Semen extraction
- Sperm Analysis
- Sperm motility
- Semen Count
- Extender and required additives
- Freezing of sperm in to 0.5ml straws
