VGO 511: Veterinary Andrology and Reproductive Techniques (1+1)

THAWING SEMEN FROM AMPOULES

• The ampoule is taken out from the liquid nitrogen container carefully.

Thaw the ampoules in iced water for 6-7 minutes.

• Wipe the ampoule with absorbent cotton.
• Cut and draw the semen in a sterilized catheter fitted to a plastic/glass syringe with rubber connector.
• Inseminate the animal using speculum.