Frozen Semen Production and Handling


               This is a condensed course on the Frozen semen technology targeted towards veterinarians managing frozen semen production, distribution and utilization. The course will give details about the production, quality checking at different levels, distribution methods for a large scale AI programme and suggested handling techniques.

Duration 16 days
Eligibility Graduation in Veterinary Science or its equivalent
Age Below 50 years
Venue Training Centre, Mattupatti

Syllabus Theory (hrs) Practical(hrs)
Management of breeding bulls 4 4
Semen collection, ultra low temperature
processing of semen, its storage
and despatch
6 14
Quality assessment of semen & fertility 4 8
Distribution system of frozen semen 2 6
Field handling of frozen semen 8 16
Total 24 48

Discussion/Seminar — 1 day
Study tour — 3 days