Dl2—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 6,1981
Correct semen
Careful semen handling techniques, such as raising the
canister only into the neck of the tank, insures a good con
ception rate.
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handling is critical
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ditional service, fewer calves bom,
more replacements purchased and
added veterinary costs,” he ex
plains.
O’Connor cautions poor semen
handling can adversely affect
conception rate and can contribute
to increased days open. He
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✓ Use a reliable thermometer to
prepare a water bath to the
recommended temperature. Most
A 1 organizations suggest warm
water, 90-95 degrees Fahrenheit.
Raise the canister into the
neck region of the tank only as high
as necessary to locate the correct
cane. Thus the canister should be
kept in the lower half of the neck
region, this insures that the
temperature of the remaining
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