Summary
This is a preliminary study to investigate the longevity of stallion semen extended with currently available equine semen extenders and a bovine extender (Long Last Liquid) at 5C and at ambient temperature. Storage of fresh equine semen for longer periods of time than are currently successful will allow greater flexibility in using artificial insemination in mares that reside long distances from the stallion.
Program
Thoroughbred Horses
Research Organisation
The University of Queensland
Objective Summary
To determine the longevity of stallion semen extended with currently available equine semen extenders and a bovine extender (Long Last Liquid) at 5C and at ambient temperature (15C22C).
Project Code
PRJ-002591
Project Stage
Closed
Project Start Date
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Project Completion Date
Friday, April 30, 2010
Journal Articles From Project
Not Available
National Priority
Frontier technologies for building and transforming Australian industries
National Priority
Adoption of R&D
National Priority
HOR-Reduce the incidence and impact of diseases and parasites in horses