Dr Roger Souza on Stallion Semen Extenders

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In this podcast, Tabitha Farrar talks to Dr Roger Souza from RS Equine and BotuPharma USA about stallion semen extenders.

This is a detailed discussion about the importance of testing stallion semen in different extenders to determine which extender works best for the individual horse.

Dr Souza outlines the difference between the milk-based and casein-based extenders that BotuPhama offer, and also explains why some stallions do better in an extender with cholesterol while others may not. Additionally, Dr Souza explains what pentoxifylline can do for stallions with slow swimming or not activated sperm.

We specifically talk about:

BotuSemen: A skim milk-powder-based extender for safe sperm transport, standard cooling (at 5°C), and centrifugation protocols for most stallions.

BotuSemen Gold: Formulated with an exclusive combination of casein and cholesterol to interact with calcium ions, prevent premature capacitation, and reduce lipid loss from the sperm plasma membrane in sensitive stallions.

BotuSemen Special: Tailored for "bad cooler" stallions or those susceptible to cold damage; enriched with cholesterol and essential lipids to protect plasma membrane stability during cooling and freezing.

BotuSemen KZ : Cholesterol-free, casein-based equine semen extender designed for the fresh insemination, cooling, and pre-freezing centrifugation of stallion sperm. It stabilizes sperm cell membranes without traditional skim-milk allergens and features an extended two-year shelf life in powder form.

BotuTurbo: Contains pentoxifylline to boost cellular ATP (energy) and improve the motility and vigor of slow-moving sperm samples

Link to BotuPharma Semen Extenders: https://botupharmausa.com/reproduction/?jsf=woocommerce-archive&tax=species:equine;product_cat:semen-extender

Link to Extender Test Kit: https://botupharmausa.com/extender-test-kit/

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