Why Ship Semen?
Even under the best conditions, transporting horses long distances can be stressful and costly. Mares with foals are of special concern, since foals are particularly vulnerable to disease and injury when exposed to new horses and environments. Older or injured mares, or those requiring special care, may also benefit from staying closer to home during breeding season. The ability to ship cooled semen makes it possible for breeders to arrange matings that might otherwise be impractical due to distance, economics, or health.AI allows more efficient use of stallions by dividing each ejaculate into multiple insemination doses. More mares can be bred in one season. Semen extenders mixed with sperm after collection have beneficial effects on sperm longevity and on eliminating contaminating bacteria, and can even improve the fertility of subfertile stallions. Use of AI prevents transmission of most venereal diseases. Regular collection of semen for AI allows close monitoring of semen quality t
