Value of Collecting Equine Semen On One Mount
It is generally known that the quality of semen after freezing is dependent upon how good the semen is immediately after collection and prior to freezing. In some cases, there is nothing one can do to improve the quality of the semen collected and therefore, one must deal with the cards he has been given. However, Read more…
Quality Control is at the Core of the SBS Difference
The Network of SBS Affiliates is the acknowledged leader in the field of cryopreservation of equine semen. Each year we freeze thousands of ejaculates equating to tens of thousands of doses. When SBS was founded, the company leadership made a commitment to quality of the finished product above all else. We wanted to put technology to Read more…
Harvesting and Freezing of Equine Epididymal Sperm
The sudden death of a stallion is a devastating event, not just emotionally, but potentially financially as well. In addition to any competitive goals the stallion was working towards, his untimely death may mean the loss of future breedings. In this situation it may be possible to harvest and freeze epididymal sperm by castrating the stallion Read more…
Breeding Strategies for Mares Inseminated with Frozen Semen
Timed artificial insemination (AI), programmed AI, one dose, two doses, deep horn insemination…what’s best for your mare? With the increased use of frozen semen and the trend towards commodity sales (by the dose with no guarantee) veterinarians have developed a variety of strategies when managing mares being bred with frozen semen. In this article, we Read more…