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How Does Ice Damage Sperm During the Freezing Process?

Freezing dog semen is difficult because dog sperm cells are highly susceptible to cryodamage caused by ice formation and growth. Even with modern cryoprotectants, harmful ice processes still occur during freezing and thawing, reducing sperm quality and fertility after thawing.

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Does It Matter What Progesterone Machine My Dog’s Blood Is Tested With?

Do you know the difference in your dogs results? read on and find out why consistency is key!

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Brexit and Exporting Canine Semen Samples

We make exports hassle free - Trust the professionals and choose Elite Kennel Fertility

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Chilled or Frozen?

Deciding between chilled or frozen can be difficult and it depends on your intention for the semen samples. Is it the preservation of quality genetics for years to come? Is it to aid global breeding programmes? But what is the difference?

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Why Freeze Your Dogs Semen?

The main focal point of semen freezing is to keep high quality genetics in the gene pool. Through the freezing of multiple samples of semen, it means that even after a beloved pet passes, their genetics are still viable and you are able to carry on their bloodline

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Why Artificial Insemination (AI)?

Artificial insemination is becoming increasing popular in the UK due to the benefits and ethical considerations that reduce stress of performing natural matings.

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