Vet-Repro Reproductive Specialists

Male Procedures

Semen Evaluation
Semen Evaluation
The only true marker of fertility is pregnancy, however, there are a range of characteristics we consider optimal for sperm and these are worth looking for when evaluating your dog’s fertility.
At Vet Repro, we have an advanced laboratory, which allows us to assess semen samples for various markers fertility, prior to processing for shipping or freezing, as part of a breeding soundness evaluation or for infertility investigation.

Common fertility markers include sperm concentration, total and progressive motility and sperm morphology.

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We use a combination of stains as well as an advanced microscopy technique called phase contrast.

If warranted, we can also look at the chemical composition of the seminal fluid itself, which can often provide further clues for causes of infertility.

Do you need advice, or would you like to discuss if the procedures we offer are right for you and your pet? We’re friendly and would be happy to help.

Male procedures

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Semen Collection

Semen samples can be collected for analysis for the purposes of fertility assessment or to be processed for breeding.

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Semen processing and shipping

Using advanced extenders to preserve the fertility of sperm for up to 10 days provides windows for transport options.

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Semen Freezing

Semen samples can be frozen so that the sperm remain fertile indefinitely, allowing it to be stored for long long periods for future use, or shipped over great distances.

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Semen evaluation

The only true marker of fertility is pregnancy, however, there are a range of characteristics we consider optimal for sperm and these are worth looking for when evaluating your dog’s fertility.

Other procedures

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Breeding soundness examination and certification

A certificate is available to owners of breeding animals to show an examination has been performed at a reproductive specialist establishment.

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Animal Infertility investigations

We have the knowledge, expertise and state-of-the-art equipment needed to get to the bottom of every animal’s fertility conundrums.