Veterinary Andrology and Reproductive Techniques

STERILIZATION OF ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

All the laboratory materials should be subjected to appropriate sterilization procedure to ensure quality semen production.

• An appropriate method of sterilization depends on the properties of the material.
• Immediately after use, all glass wares, rubber wares, artificial vagina, etc. should be immersed in mild neutral soap solution to check the growth of microbes.
• After the collection of semen, these materials should be washed in running tap water and the sterilization should be done according to the material and its use.