Semen can be collected from rams by means of an artificial vagina, but this method requires personnel
experienced in the technique and the rams to be trained. It is more appropriate to use when repeated
collections will be required, such as when rams are kept for semen production for artificial insemination
programmes and also in some research contexts.
experienced in the technique and the rams to be trained. It is more appropriate to use when repeated
collections will be required, such as when rams are kept for semen production for artificial insemination
programmes and also in some research contexts.
Electroejaculation is a method which is more widely available for semen collection under field conditions.
However, since there is no licensed suitable analgesic product available for sheep the procedure should only
be used when collection of a sample is really necessary i.e. not routinely and only when warranted by
detection of an abnormality following physical examination; from previous medical history; for export, or for
infertility investigations.
However, since there is no licensed suitable analgesic product available for sheep the procedure should only
be used when collection of a sample is really necessary i.e. not routinely and only when warranted by
detection of an abnormality following physical examination; from previous medical history; for export, or for
infertility investigations.