Veterinary Andrology and Reproductive Techniques

SEMEN COLLECTION SHED

• Direct exposure to sunlight should not be there.
• Sufficient number of trevis for semen collection should be fixed.
• It should not be overcrowded with bulls.
• Non-slippery floor is essential.

• The semen collection shed should be next to the bull paddocks but sufficient space should be there to have better control over the bulls.
• The shed should be comfortable to the bulls.
• The construction of the collection should be in such a way that the it should prevent exposure to sunlight and dust.
• Provision should be there to for protection against cold and hot wind and also from rain.
• The shed needs a floor space of 8x9 meters which can accommodate two service crates
• Brick flooring is suitable where the collection is carried out than any other type of flooring
• Service crates should be made of iron rods
• The crate needs arrangement for fastening the neck of teaser.
• There should be provision for fastening the rope leading the nose ring to avoid bull’s escape.
• Adjacent to crate there should be strong guard railing of suitable height and the attendant leading the bull should always position himself across the guard rail so that he remains protected.
• The floor of the semen collection shed should be spread with thick layer of sand/soil and water should be sprinkled on it before semen collection.
• The site of semen collection should not be overcrowded with unfamiliar bulls and new persons.