Semen Freezing

Boasting the latest technology in canine breeding, with over 30 years of knowledge and expertise in assisted reproduction, we provide the UK with industry leading semen collection and freezing services across many disciplines and breeds.

Our semen freezing service has the potential to revolutionise your dog's breeding programme, whilst providing the opportunity for the indefinite preservation of his breeding potential.

What is Semen Freezing?

Also known as cryopreservation, semen freezing involves the freezing of semen to a temperature of -196°C. At this temperature, the sperm cells are frozen in a static but viable state and will not degrade or perish over time providing correct storage and handling is undertaken. Once thawed, the semen is restored to its pre-frozen form, capable of fertilisation and for some dogs, the results can be comparable to that of chilled semen, when frozen, thawed and inseminated correctly.

Is It For You?

Preservation of your dog’s breeding potential

By far one of the key advantages of frozen semen is its indefinite storage, providing for preservation of your dog’s breeding potential, especially when he is no longer with us. Safeguarding against his unexpected loss or planning for the future, the ability to bank and indefinitely preserve semen should appeal to all dog owners.

Less stress for you and your dog

For busy showing, competition and working dogs, semen can be taken for freezing during quieter periods, permitting a competition season uninterrupted by breeding duties. Additionally, semen freezing provides an alternative/supplement to the demands of natural/chilled semen breeding regimes. With semen freezing the collection frequency can be tailored to the dog's physical needs and semen quality. The bank of semen collected can be used to aid his breeding targets, whether as a complete alternative or supplement to natural/chilled semen collections.

More efficient use of your dog’s semen

When breeding via natural methods or chilled AI, the dog’s ejaculate is dedicated to one bitch or, in the case of chilled semen, is divided between bitches according to demand with unused semen discarded after 24 hours. With frozen semen, some dogs can split one ejaculate into multiple breeding doses which can be frozen and kept indefinitely, preventing semen wastage and permitting more efficient use of your stud dog.

Logistics and a worldwide market

Frozen semen has the unique advantage of having the ability to be shipped ahead of the bitch’s insemination. Most vet practices now have frozen semen storage, enabling bitch owners to order semen weeks, if not months, in advance and so prevent the stress to all parties involved in timing semen arrival against the bitch’s cycle. The indefinite shelf life of frozen semen (providing its maintenance at -196°C) also means it can be shipped worldwide where regulations and transport permits. This opens the possibility of an exciting worldwide market for you and your dog – the world becomes your dog's oyster with frozen semen distribution.

The Service

Our semen collection and freezing service includes;

  • Semen collection by our experienced team members

  • Processing & freezing into 0.5ml straws in our state of the art laboratory

  • Full post thaw analysis & quality control written report emailed to you within 5 working days

  • Once the semen is frozen it is transferred into our permanent storage facility, see ‘Frozen Semen Storage & Distribution’ for more details on storage.

The Service

How Many Doses Will My Dog Produce From One Collection?

The number of doses that each dog produces is highly variable. The number of straws is dependant on the quality and volume of the raw sample provided by your dog and how well the sample tolerates the freezing process. It may be possible to carry out a supplementary collection on the same day to increase the sample size, allowing for greater straw numbers.

 

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We run regular semen freezing clinics where you can save over £45 on your dog's frozen semen collections. To find out more, including when our next day is click the button below.

Please note a £72 booking fee is applicable at the time of booking for this deal per dog.

 

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Conservation Semen Freezing Package

We strive to help our Vulnerable breeds and those on the at watch list to preserve semen and genetic material to save the legacy of the breeds. 

What's included: 

Semen freezing collection and Supplementary collection subsidised by EKF (£150 sub)

50% Stud Dog Directory Listings

FREE 150g 5* Fertility Stud Dog Supplement

 

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