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by CMills on 16 March 2015 - 19:03
Hello all, I was going to do an AI on a 9 yr old male, and after collecting the sample I noticed it was rather blood-tinged. I've done many AI's in the past, and none were ever like that. I was told a couple years ago that any blood in the collection will kill any live sperm. So I'm asking anyone that may know if that is true or not. Since I had already collected the dog, I did inseminate the bitch, but just wonder if it will be any good? Thanks in advance!
by hntrjmpr434 on 16 March 2015 - 20:03
I would assume the blood would affect pH levels in the semen, causing it to be unusable. Would be worth doing some research on and getting other opinions. Good luck!
by Koots on 16 March 2015 - 20:03
What does your vet say? Do you have an idea why there is blood?
by cbaird on 16 March 2015 - 20:03
You can still do a live breeding or AI. You cannot freeze semen with blood in it successfully.
I did a surgical AI with fresh chilled semen (shipped) that had blood in it about 4yrs ago & got 8 puppies.
Candace
by CMills on 16 March 2015 - 20:03
The vet said due to his old age its probably from his prostate. And not uncommon at his age. I just didn't know if the blood would kill out the sperm?
by arra on 17 March 2015 - 01:03
blood does not kill the sperm but urin would kill the sperm.
by Nans gsd on 17 March 2015 - 17:03
Do culture and sensitivity of urine. Nan
by CMills on 18 March 2015 - 04:03
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