Semen analysis: An overview

Abstract

It is economically and biologically important that only semen with a high probability of successfully impregnating cows be processed and distributed. To achieve this goal, immediately after collection, each ejaculate is subjected to several laboratory assays to filter out the semen, which does not fit into predecided thresholds of fresh semen parameters. The vital aspects of semen collection, quality assessment, and storage for future use need careful monitoring. The chapter deals with the overview of various procedures involved in above three stages briefly.