WHY Use Frozen Semen?? To anyone involved
in the horse breeding industry, the advantages of frozen semen artificial insemination are becoming more and more apparent. Many owners
of competition stallions are finding it more efficient and economical to have their stallions collected during the non-breeding
season, and the semen stored and available for use during the normal breeding season. This allows the stallion's focused
attention on competition rather than breeding. Stored frozen semen
can also be used to continue a stallion's breeding season in the event of injury or illness. Again, interruption of the breeding season can be
avoided, and tremendous financial loss of both the stallion and mare owners is eliminated. This is a co-owned
venture by Debbie LaMay & Katherine Kareus let us take this time to introduce ourselves to you and let you know that we
are here for you collection & freezing needs. |
We are now freezing semen and doing embryo vitrification's
call for more detailed infor or check back for updates soon! Frozen semen collections are available upon demand with
proper notice. Test freezing of semen with a variety of freezing extenders is required on all new stallions to guarantee a
good quality product. State of the art technology and advanced skills are a prerequisite to properly collect and process equine
semen for freezing. Equine Cyro offers stallion owners a complete frozen semen storage and distribution program. The success of any frozen semen program is dependent on semen handling, prior
and during, the freezing process as well as receiving and insemination the mare. Equine Cyro is undergoing the process
to become fully equipped to transport frozen semen straws world-wide with the appropriate import/export quality assurances
Frozen Semen Distribution Frozen Semen Distribution Nobody is better equipped to handle your
stallions frozen semen. Service is what makes the difference. Equine Cyro offers stallion owners a complete frozen semen
storage and distribution program. Our distribution
program is designed to relieve the stallion owner of many of the burdens associated with managing a transported semen breeding
program. As a stallion owner, you devote your time and energy to promoting your stallion and booking mares. Our distribution
service eliminates the scheduling problems typically associated with shipping cooled semen. Once you have booked the mares,
our experienced professional staff handles all the details of the shipments and breedings. If you wish, your mare owners or
their veterinarians may contact us directly to arrange shipments or we can process shipment requests directly from you. The
choice is yours. Either way, our staff is here to process the orders and provide technical assistance so that semen is shipped
the same day as the request is received. All of our frozen semen shipped express with reputable carriers such as FedEx. Our laboratory at Equine Cyro is equipped with an abundant inventory
of nitrogen shipping containers, all housed in special protective shipping cartons. Each and every shipment contains detailed
information about the semen including post-thaw semen quality and handling and thawing instructions. Also available upon request
are sterile non-spermicidal insemination kits. And our technical staff is always available for consultation with the receiving
veterinarians.
Frozen Semen Distribution Nitrogen tank rental (domestic) | $ 75.00 per shipment | Handling fee (domestic) 1st year* | $ 75.00 per mare | Export handling fee | $ 250.00 per shipment | Nitrogen tank rental (international) | $ 100.00 per shipment | Loading fee (client owned container) | $ 45.00 per shipment | Refundable container deposit | $ 750.00 |
* mares that are barren after one year will be charged only the $75- tank rental
fee/shipment. Under no circumstances will Equine
Cryo ship semen prior to the receipt of an Authorization Form from the stallion owner and a container deposit.
As a previous SBS affiliated
laboratory, Equine Cryo has set the standard for quality. Computerized, programmable cell freezers enable our technicians
to develop customized freezing protocols for each individual stallion. Our quality control programs are enhanced through the
use of state-of-the-art computerized sperm motility analysis. This objective evaluation provides a permanent, accurate record
of post-thaw semen quality from each ejaculate of semen frozen To retain viability for the maximum amount of time, frozen
semen must be maintained properly. At Equine Cryo laboratories, frozen semen is maintained in numerous state of
the art, high capacity, cryogenic containers. The storage vessels work like giant insulated thermos bottles. Minimizing evaporation
of liquid nitrogen thereby maximizing container-holding time. The liquid level of all the tanks is measured weekly and nitrogen
added at no more than two-week intervals as needed. Monitoring nitrogen evaporation rates allows our personnel to detect in
advance a tank which is losing holding time and replace it before any of the valuable semen it contains is in jeopardy. In
the unlikely event of a tank failure (loss of vacuum), we can immediately transfer all semen from that tank to other tanks.
One or more 180 or 240 liter pressurized nitrogen delivery tanks are always on hand. |
Equine Cyro was previously Select Breeders Affiliate Laboratory offering the same quality freezing process that
set the industry standard for frozen semen, so rest assured your stallions future is still in good hands. We offer
a personalized breeding program, boasting premier facilities and services to the horse industry. Their experienced staff specializes
in reproductive programs related to shipping and receiving frozen semen. Frozen storage and distribution is available at our
state-of-the-art facility.
Conception rates are amazingly exceptional..... These results are from Dr. Ed Squires of Colorado State University - Fresh
Semen 78%
- Cooled Semen 65%
- Frozen Semen 76%
- Also a lower occurrence of early embryonic death with frozen semen
vs. cooled. Cooled was 17% and frozen 10%
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Additionally, semen from valuable stallions can be used to continue production after the stallion has become
too old to breed, the desire to geld, or even after his death. Finally,
stallion owners wishing to expand their stallion's market internationally, find frozen semen to be the practical solution
to worldwide shipping with no time restrictions on viability. |
Equine Cyro is currently in the process of becoming a USDA-approved semen processing
laboratories. |
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**We will be having a price increase effective 1-1-09. The costs of overnighting the extender
and pre-printed staws have escalated to where we can no longer absorb them. We will of course try to minimize this increase
to you.
As an SBS affiliated laboratory, Gumz Farms has set the standard for quality. Computerized,
programmable cell freezers enable our technicians to develop customized freezing protocols for each individual stallion. Our
quality control programs are enhanced through the use of state-of-the-art computerized sperm motility analysis. This objective
evaluation provides a permanent, accurate record of post-thaw semen quality from each ejaculate of semen frozen To retain viability
for the maximum amount of time, frozen semen must be maintained properly. In Gumz Farms laboratories, frozen semen is maintained
in numerous state of the art, high capacity, cryogenic containers. The storage vessels work like giant insulated thermos bottles.
Minimizing evaporation of liquid nitrogen thereby maximizing container-holding time. The liquid level of all the tanks is
measured weekly and nitrogen added at no more than two-week intervals as needed. Monitoring nitrogen evaporation rates allows
our personnel to detect in advance a tank which is losing holding time and replace it before any of the valuable semen it
contains is in jeopardy. In the unlikely event of a tank failure (loss of vacuum), we can immediately
transfer all semen from that tank to other tanks. One or more 180 or 240 liter pressurized nitrogen delivery tanks are always
on hand.
Semen Freezing Fee Schedule
Semen Freezing
there are no extra per straw charges
Fresh Cooled Analysis-$200 Test Freeze: $ 450
- semen is collected and test frozen utilizing several different freezing
protocols to determine the best procedure for the individual stallion
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includes customary post-thaw semen evaluation and culture Each additional freeze: $ 650 (*we do give Association discounts and referral credits as well)
- stallion owners can expect the average stallion to produce
8-12
insemination doses per freeze
- stallions are normally collected
on an every other day collection
schedule
- includes customary post-thaw
semen evaluation and cultures NEGATIVE
EVA and EIA TEST REQUIRED PRIOR TO COLLECTION-we can do these for you here or you can have them done prior to arrival. OTHER COLLECTION
SERVICES
-Clean out collections $100
-Training stallions to the mount $250-500 (depending on stallion) -Misc. supplies fee again depending on ejaculates ~2007 Semen Storage Fees~ Semen Storage In our laboratories semen is stored in canisters within one or more liquid nitrogen
tanks. Each individual section within a canister will hold 25 units of frozen semen. 1 UNIT is equal to - one 5.0ml or 4.0 ml straw or
- eight 0.5ml straws The fees for storage are
therefore based on increments of 25 units per stallion. Under no circumstances will Equine Cyro store semen from
more than one stallion in any individual storage space. Monthly storage charge per stallion: 1
- 50 units | $ 20.00 | 51 - 100 units | $ 35.00 | >
100 units | $ 8.00 per (25 unit) storage space |
VISA/MasterCard accepted
~2007 Semen
Storage Fees~ Semen
Storage In our laboratories semen
is stored in canisters within one or more liquid nitrogen tanks. Each individual section within a canister will hold 25 units
of frozen semen. 1 UNIT is equal to -
one 5.0ml or 4.0 ml straw or
- eight 0.5ml straws The fees for storage are
therefore based on increments of 25 units per stallion. Under no circumstances will Equine Cyro store semen from
more than one stallion in any individual storage space. Monthly storage charge per stallion: 1
- 50 units | $ 20.00 | 51 - 100 units | $ 35.00 | >
100 units | $ 8.00 per (25 unit) storage space |
VISA/MasterCard accepted
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Our partners offer the benefits of years of experience gained from previous positions. We are an equal opportunity employer
and are members in good standing of multiple professional organizations.
Everyone asks, how many doses will my stallion yeild in one colleciton? The average stallion produces sufficient sperm on an every other day collection schedule to produce 8-12 doses of frozen semen. Depending on sperm production of the individual
stallion, this number may vary from 2 to 40 doses per collection. Typically 2 to 3 doses are used per estrous cycle, therefore
each collection provides enough frozen semen to inseminate through 5-6 cyclesf stored properly, frozen semen can maintain viability for many years. frozen semen can maintain viability for many years. We are frequently asked how long will the semen last? Frozen
semen is stored immersed in liquid nitrogen at -320oF (-197oC). At this temperature, metabolism is virtually
halted, and little to no degradation of the semen occurs. No one knows the ultimate lifespan of properly stored frozen equine
semen Will My Stallion Freeze?? Not all stallions can
be frozen successfully. Based on studies conducted in Europe and by those performed by Select Breeders Service,
approximately 30% of all stallions produce sperm that are unable to withstand the stresses of freezing and thawing using current
technology
What makes frozen semen a good alternative to fresh cooled semen? Frozen semen allows competition stallions to continue to compete during the breeding season without interruption of a semen collection schedule. Frozen semen can also
be a much more economical alternative to cooled semen for many stallions. Additionally, the stallion owner is relieved of
many of the burdens associated with managing a transported semen breeding program. Once you have booked the mares, our experienced
professional staff handles all the details of the shipments and breedings. If you wish, your mare owners or their veterinarians
may contact us directly to arrange shipments, or we can process shipment request forms directly from you. The choice is yours!
Either way our staff is here to process the orders and provide technical assistance so that semen is shipped the same day
as the request is received. Our inventory of nitrogen shipping containers includes state-of-the-art liquid and vapor shippers,
all housed in MVE special protective cartons
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