The Camel Reproduction Centre has developed the method for the collection of semen from male camels using an artificial vagina (A.V). The quality of the semen is analysed under the microscope and any sperm abnormalities identified. Female camels are monitored at the Centre by ultrasonography, so that they can be inseminated at the correct time of the follicular cycle to maximize their chances of conception.
Freezing semen allows for infinite storage and preservation of valuable genetic lines. Various methods have been used to liquify , dilute and freeze camel semen, but with only limited success. The problems associated with freezing camel spermatozoa may be attributed to the difficulty in handling the semen because of its high viscosity which makes mixing with cryoprotectants difficult. In addition, cryodamage caused by the various freezing and thawing techniques leads to changes in the structure and physiology of the sperm which impairs fertility and therefore is an area that needs further investigation. The objective of our laboratory is to develop an efficient cryopreservation method for camel semen.
The Camel Reproduction Centre has developed the method for the collection of semen from male camels using an artificial vagina (A.V). The quality of the semen is analysed under the microscope and any sperm abnormalities identified. Female camels are monitored at the Centre by ultrasonography, so that they can be inseminated at the correct time of the follicular cycle to maximize their chances of conception.
Freezing semen allows for infinite storage and preservation of valuable genetic lines. Various methods have been used to liquify , dilute and freeze camel semen, but with only limited success. The problems associated with freezing camel spermatozoa may be attributed to the difficulty in handling the semen because of its high viscosity which makes mixing with cryoprotectants difficult. In addition, cryodamage caused by the various freezing and thawing techniques leads to changes in the structure and physiology of the sperm which impairs fertility and therefore is an area that needs further investigation. The objective of our laboratory is to develop an efficient cryopreservation method for camel semen.
From Embryo transfer, to investigations into infertility problems, the CRC does it all.
Find Out MoreLocated just 45km outside of Dubai city, the CRC possesses vast holding pens, and so much more.
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P.O BOX 79914
Dubai UAE
T 04 2239806
F 04 2238486
info@camelreproductioncentre.ae