Shipment of frozen semen semen to field level

SHIPMENT OF FROZEN SEMEN TO THE FIELD LEVEL

  • The major advantage of frozen semen is its capacity to remain uninfluenced over long distance transport.
  • Another most important advantage is its storage potential extending over several years and the semen may be available even after the death of the bull.
  • Frozen semen can be transported with all types of transport facilities.
  • This depends upon distance and availability of transport facility.
  • Best type of transport is that which takes less time to reach the insemination centre and gives least jerks and jolts during transport.
  • For storage and transportation of frozen semen, various sizes of liquid nitrogen containers are available.
  • The frozen semen can be transported through road, rail or air.
  • Transport of frozen semen with bicycle or motorcycle is not advisable.
  • When semen is sent through rail or bus, proper instructions should be issued not to expose the container to sun.
  • Loose handling and dumping of crogenic containers in the buses or rail should be avoided.
  • The container may better be marked “Living Biological Product” and “Gentle Handling Not to Be Exposed to Sun.”
  • While transporting frozen semen the temperature should be maintained -196⁰C.
  • The liquid nitrogen holding capacity and evaporation rate depends on the size and type of container.
  • The liquid nitrogen should be topped up during the transport of straws.
  • The wooden crate or similar protective device like hard board or card board may be used during transport of semen to avoid shock to the container.

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