Introduction

INTRODUCTION

  • The introduction of freezing of semen led to the better possibility of international exchange of semen.
  • It is possible to use any kind of superior bull semen at any point of time.
  • The technique of freezing semen helped in the great development of artificial insemination industry.

The advantages of frozen semen are

  • It permits maximum utilization of semen collected from a sire.
  • Long term preservation of semen for any time period is possible.
  • Semen can be used even after death of the bull.
  • Transport of semen is easy even to international level.
  • Transport cost is frozen semen is less when compared to liquid semen.
  • Selective breeding is possible as per the wish of the owner.
  • It eliminates the maintenance of breeding bull in a herd thereby economic benefit to the owner is ensured.
  • Number of bulls required for breeding purpose can be minimized.
  • Aids in progeny testing of bulls.
  • Round the clock facility is possible even at villages.
  • Door step insemination even at remote places is possible.
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