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OptiXcell

OptiXcell

Ref. 026218-025239

Unique liposome-based extender without animal protein, for fresh and frozen bovine semen.

Ref. 026218-025239

Packaging and sales unit

10


Overview

Increasingly concerned about the biosecurity of your semen doses, IMV has developed OptiXcell: the first semen extender based on synthesized liposomes (without animal protein). Liposomes are IMV’s solution to replace egg yolk. OptiXcell allows a safe and high quality preparation and preservation of both your fresh and frozen semen doses.

Outstanding advantages

  • Clear, particle free media
    • Enhanced microscopic and CASA evaluation
  • Animal protein free
    • Avoid the hazard of transporting avian influenza through egg-based products
    • Avoid the transport of pathogenic microorganisms, production of harmful metabolites and toxins
  • High quality extender
    • Extended shelf-life
    • Temperature-change tolerant product
  • 24 H Equilibration safe
    • More flexible work organisation
  • Optimised for fresh semen
    • OptiXcell conserves mobility parameters of fresh semen
  • High performance with low numbers of spermatozoa per dose
  • High heifer non return rate
  • Ready to use (just add water)

OptiXcell comes in 250 mL bottles - QSP 750 mL
A CSS version is also available.


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