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Artificial Insemination - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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== Semen Preservation ==
== Semen Preservation ==
* For short term use:
* For '''short term''' use:
** Fresh liquid semen is used after seminal extension.
** Fresh liquid semen is used after seminal extension.
** In most species this can be cooled and stored at 5◦C for several days-1 week.
** In most species this can be cooled and stored at 5◦C for several days-1 week.
*** In swine 17-18◦C is optimal.
*** In swine 17-18◦C is optimal.
* Widespread distribution and long-term use:
* Widespread distribution and '''long-term''' use:
** Frozen semen
** Frozen semen
** Freezing and thawing compromises sperm viability in all species.
** Freezing and thawing compromises sperm viability in all species.