EQUINE SEMEN ANALYSIS AND PROCESSING

Presentation

Aim of the course

Obtain theoretical and practical knowledge on equine semen processing and analysis.

Intended audience

DVM’s, Scientists, breeding technicians.

Workshop duration

1 day.

Where

IMV-Technologies R&D
Saint Ouen sur Iton – France.

Registration deadline

6 weeks before the workshop.

Teaching tools

During the course, the participants will receive alternatively theoretical and practical guidelines.
Participants will achieve practical steps in semen processing and analysis.

Participants

Max. 4 people.

Program

Morning

• The advantages of artificial breeding
• Semen collection procedures
• Semen evaluation by photometry
• Microscopic evaluation

Afternoon

• Use of CASA to evaluate semen motility parameters
• Introduction to flow cytometry
• Use of flow cytometer to analyse semen traits
• Conclusions, discussions

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