Frozen Semen

Animal Reproduction Techniques exist

- Induction and synchronization of estrus (through the use of hormones)

- Artificial insemination

- Superovulation and IVF

- Embryo Transfer

- Cryopreservation of gametes and embryos

- Genetic engineering of ova and embryos

- Techniques to determine the sex of the embryo

Advantages of Artificial Insemination

- Allows the massive use of remarkable animals and dissemination of valuable genetic material, including small farms.

- Accelerate the introduction of new genetic material between countries through the export and import of frozen semen and lowers the cost of international transport.

- Allows use of frozen semen even after the donor's death, helping to retain elite lines.

- Allows the disabled male semen or oligospermic.

- Lets you choose when you want to inseminate females of interest.

- It is often necessary after synchronization of estrus in large groups of animals.

- Reduces the risk of spreading sexually transmitted diseases.

- Provides a research resource for the study of many aspects of reproductive physiology in both males and females.

Source: Hunter RFH. 1982. Physiology and technology of reproduction of female pets. Acribia Ed. Zaragoza.