The younger the dog the better the semen quality! Any time after 10 months of age we can collect semen and freeze the sample.

Canine semen can be collected and preserved with state of the art extender products to provide necessary nutrients and cryoprotectants to the sperm cells during the process of chilling, freezing in liquid nitrogen vapors and then in liquid nitrogen itself.

Freezing semen on a young performance dog prior to neutering him leaves options open for future offspring.

Any dog collected for frozen or fresh-extended semen use after October 1, 1998, must be AKC DNA Profiled (Click here for more information). Litters produced by frozen semen count towards qualifying a dog as a Frequently Used Sire. However, if the semen was collected before October 1, 1998, a DNA Profile is not required.

Unlike fresh semen, which can live in the reproductive tract of a bitch for 5-7 days, frozen semen will only live 12-20 hours once thawed. It must preserve all it's energy to penetrate and fertilize the eggs, so the best conception rates (90% in our practice) are achieved with surgical insemination, where the semen is injected directly into the uterine horn. Since vaginal insemination has statistically low conception rates (under 20%), we do not suggest using your valuable semen in this fashion.

Answer: The transfer of Frozen Semen must be done at the facility that the semen is stored. We do require that all sire owners sign consenting to the transfer. The facility will notify AKC once the transfer has been completed on their records.

Although some stallions have similar results with frozen and fresh semen, AI with frozen semen, from most stallions, results in slightly lower fertility per cycle than similar inseminations with unfrozen semen. When stallions are selected for AI programs based on post-thaw semen quality, and mare management is controlled, per cycle pregnancy rates of 40 - 50% can be expected on average. This compares to 50 - 60% for cooled semen and 60 - 70% for immediately inseminated fresh semen.

Not all stallions can be frozen successfully. Based on studies conducted in Europe and experience of Select Breeders Service approximately 30% of all stallions produce sperm which are unable to withstand the stresses of freezing and thawing using current technology.

Although some stallions have similar results with frozen and fresh semen, AI with frozen semen, from most stallions, results in slightly lower fertility per cycle than similar inseminations with unfrozen semen. When stallions are selected for AI programs based on post-thaw semen quality, and mare management is controlled, per cycle pregnancy rates of 40 - 50% can be expected on average. This compares to 50 - 60% for cooled semen and 60 - 70% for immediately inseminated fresh semen.

The average stallion provides sufficient sperm on an every other day collection schedule to produce 12-15 doses of frozen semen. Depending on sperm production of the individual this number may vary from 2-40 doses per collection. Typically 2-3 doses are used per estrous cycle, therefore each collection provides enough frozen semen to inseminate through 5-6 cycles.

If stored properly frozen semen can maintain viability for many years. Frozen semen is stored immersed in liquid nitrogen at -197?C (-320?F). At this temperature, metabolism is virtually halted. No one knows the ultimate lifespan of properly stored frozen equine semen. However, Select Breeders Service, Inc. has achieved pregnancies with semen frozen for more than 8 years.

This is a common belief of many veterinarians and breeders. The fact is that no one really knows what the life span of frozen vs fresh semen is. The types of damage that can occur to sperm membranes during the freezing and thawing process theoretically could reduce the time of survival in the mare's reproductive tract.

Once a week if the dog is not being used actively at stud. If a dog is being bred, we suggest waiting 2 weeks before having him collected and frozen.

Dogs don't tend to "build up" semen and will retroejaculate into their bladder. There is, however, some discussion amongst Theriogenologists on this topic. We have collected many "virgin" dogs with excellent semen quality, but if we find the fresh sample to be less than desirable, we will ask you to bring the dog back in an hour and collect again, or schedule you for another appointment.

The collection of semen for the artificial breeding must be reported to the AKC with DNA certification. If the semen was collected after October 1, 1998, the sire must be AKC DNA Certified. The collector/storer must be on record with the AKC as familiar with and complying with the AKC regulations for record keeping and identification of dogs.

No. Select Breeders Service Europe will ship enough frozen semen to manage the mare through one complete heat period. The shipping tanks are specially designed cryogenic vessels that maintain the frozen semen at -197?C for at least two weeks. This allows SBSE to ship the semen to your vet well in advance of the anticipated insemination date avoiding the last minute "mad rush" to schedule semen shipments that are associated with cooled transported semen breeding.

Frozen blood can be used, but must be shipped frozen to OptiGen. Frozen semen can be used for most tests. Please read the details for use and shipping at the link "Instructions and Information".

An injection of Prostaglandin can be given 15 minutes prior to collection. This will cause the dog to ejaculate a very concentrated sample! It has been our experience that most dogs are fine on subsequent collections.

If you choose the dog walking service, then yes. If you choose the pet sitting service, then you will need to deliver your pets to the pet sitters

Ideally, an exercise plan should be established when your dog is still a puppy and continue throughout your pet's life. The three JOG A DOG treadmills allow for a slope adjustment of 0 to 11 degrees. For dogs under two (2) years (until the growth plates have closed), we recommend that you not exercise your puppy on an incline. As your dog ages, exercise tolerance and requirements can be adjusted.

Answer: The sire owner on record does not have to be the same as the frozen semen owner as long as the records provided from the facility match the signatures on the Frozen Semen Litter Application.

We recommend that the pet be at least 5 months of age. It is not necessary or recommended to allow females to experience an estrus cycle. Spaying and neutering at the age of 5 months greatly reduces the chances of any medical or behavioral problems such as mammary tumors, testicular tumors, inappropriate urination and aggression.

Semen analysis generally refers to a sperm count and motility check only, this is used for diagnosis of fertility. Semen Cytology is a brand new term which describes fertility diagnosis and advanced testing of the other components in semen, similar to a PAP smeer in women.

Yes a player can be frozen to two rosters if one of them is a play up to an older age. However, remember that a player can never play with two teams in the same tournament.

There are lists of BEVA approved vets on the BEVA website and the BEF has a list of studs which are inspected and approved to high quality standards. It is important to be confident that whoever you use has the necessary experience and equipment to ensure your money is well spent. Ask them for their statistical success rates and their length of experience/professional qualifications.

The first set of permanent vaccinations is given at 8 weeks of age. Sometimes a temporary vaccine will be given at 6 weeks of age.

Although Estrus cycles can vary greatly among individuals, small breed dogs typically come into heat around 6 to 8 months old. Large breed dogs may not come into their first heat cycle until 8 to 10 months old and may be even later for some giant breeds. Puberty in kittens typically occurs at 6 to 10 months of age depending on when the kittens are born. Typical breeding season for cats is February to August.