No matter the breed, sperm extenders can play an important role in your equine breeding program. Instead of shipping a mare to a breeding farm, semen extenders allow breeders to access the genetic profile of top stallions - without having to leave their own farm.

The need for semen extenders has been growing, especially with competitive individuals desiring to achieve well-bred horses capable of performing at high levels. Many times, this semen is coming from across the country or even internationally, requiring special care so it survives the transportation process.

Semen extenders are made using specific protective ingredients to help the spermatozoa live outside the reproductive tract and still be usable once it arrives - even if it goes through all kinds of environmental conditions. The sooner the semen is extended after it's collected and before insemination, the higher the pregnancy rates in mares are.

Types of Equine Semen Extenders We Carry

Depending on your needs and breeding goals, we have several equine semen extenders available. Our Pet Care Pros can help you determine which of these types would be best suited for your breeding program, including options like:

• Centrifugation cushions: The cushioned technique of semen centrifugation plays an important role in the cryopreservation procedure. Along with ensuring the spermatozoal quality while being transferred, this technique also assists with removing seminal plasma. Products like RedCushion offer a cushion fluid, which reduces damage from centrifugation through sperm damping.
• Cooled semen extenders: If you're looking for a way to extend the lifespan of semen and get a better look at the insemination capability, consider cooled semen extenders. Options like the Botu Test Kit, which is designed for fresh or cooled semen, will make it easy to select the right extender for your stallion, while BotuSemen Turbo helps improve the vigor of slow-moving sperm and sperm motility.
• Frozen semen extenders: There are also frozen semen extenders available, like INRAFreeze, which offer semen protection. This extender is simple to use while providing breeders with the confidence of knowing it can increase fertility in vivo. We also carry BotuCrio Freezing Extender, which offers benefits ranging from sperm viability to sperm velocity.

If the stallion has never been collected it's important to test him in a variety of extenders to see which extender his semen works best with. Most test with the popular Inra 96, Botu Test Kit, Next Generation Universal Extender: Amikacin & K-Penn and Next Generation Universal Extender: Plain No Antibiotic.

Why Choose Revival Animal Health?

For over 30 years, Revival Animal Health has been focusing on delivering industry-leading pet care knowledge as well as a large selection of canine, feline and equine vaccines and products. It's our goal to provide pets with the products they need to live their healthiest lives.

We have a team of Pet Care Pros who are equine experts. If you have any questions on which horse semen extender would be best for your breeding situation, we have the answers and can provide the guidance you need.

Shop Equine Semen Extenders

If you're ready to enhance your artificial insemination program, Revival Animal Health is here to help you get started. We have the products you need to help make your breeding program a success.

Shop our centrifugation cushions, cooled semen extenders and frozen semen extenders today, and reach out at 1.800.786.4751 if you have any questions.