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Semen concentration can be determined with any of the following devices:
Hemocytometer (various companies) directions for use
cost: approximately $120.00 Need microscope to use!
SpermaCue photometer (Minitube of America P.O. Box 930187 Verona, WI 53593) directions for use
cost: approximately $1900.00
Need to buy disposable cuvettes
590a Densimeter (Animal Reproduction Systems 14395 Ramona Avenue Chino CA 91710)
cost: approximately $1800.00
Spectrophotometer
Used in research labs to determine the transmission of light through a liquid. directions for use
cost: varies
Must be calibrated regularly with counted sample.
Semen Collection & Evaluation
Introduction
Collection Equipment
Mounts
Preparation of the Stallion
Collection
Semen Evaluation
Video
Review Quiz