Equine-Reproduction.com Bulletin Board   Topics Page Register Profile Log Out Help     New Posts Last 1|3|7 Days Search Tree View   Posting is restricted to registered board members only to prevent spamming of the board. We regret the necessity of this action, but hope you will appreciate the importance of the integrity of the board. Registration is free and information provided during the process will not be submitted to third parties. Checking the PH in semen Equine-Reproduction.com Bulletin Board » General Stallion Questions » Checking the PH in semen « Previous Next » Author Message   hedgerow farm Neonate Username: Lotsofponies Post Number: 10 Registered: 03-2009 Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 09:16 am:        Hey Jos "The majority of breeding farms would not check semen pH, although it is good to do so." from one of your articles Can you shed some light on checking PH in semen, I could not find a thread or an article that covered the topic. What is the ideal numbers? What is the effect on the semen when out of wack? What can be done to the stallion to adjust the PH in his semen? Can it be adjusted with extender or is it to late at that point? Thanks Jos.   Jos Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 2761 Registered: 10-1999 Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 11:50 am:        pH levels can indicate partial ejaculation if there is a concern that this may be happening (incomplete ejaculations tend to be more alkaline); additionally in rare instances there can be production of seminal plasma that as a result of aberrant pH can have a negative effect on sperm longevity. pH levels should be between 6.2-7.8 Adjustments can be made by preparation of a custom-made extender into which the stallion can be collected if necessary. pH issues are rare, but something else to consider if problems are seen with ejaculates. pH evaluations should be included in all advanced semen evaluations as a matter of routine.   hedgerow farm Nursing Foal Username: Lotsofponies Post Number: 11 Registered: 03-2009 Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 02:56 pm:        Thanks Jos Add Your Message Here Post: -Color- Black Red Green Blue Yellow Purple Orange Cyan Gray White -Font- Arial Courier Symbol Times Verdana -Size- Smallest (-2) Small (-1) Normal Large (+1) Largest (+2) Username: Posting Information: This is a private posting area. Only registered users and moderators may post messages here. Password: Options: Enable HTML code in message Automatically activate URLs in message Action: Please note that opinions, product information, advice or suggestions posted on this bulletin board are not necessarily those of the management at Equine-Reproduction.com nor does the maintenance of the post position indicate an implicit or any endorsement of that information, opinion or product. Further, although we have the greatest respect for the posters offering assistance here, you are advised to seek a consultation with your veterinarian prior to using information obtained from this board if it is of a veterinary nature. Proud to be sponsored and supported by: Home of the world-famous INRA '96 extender! For your Veterinary Ultrasounding Needs Hamilton Research Inc - Home of the Equitainer Exodus Breeders Supply An Industry Leader in Equine Veterinary Products! Your Compounding Pharmacy for Reproductive Needs! Quality Tanks at Competitive Prices! Safe, affordable breeding stocks! Here Today. There Today. International Veterinary Information Service MAIN PAGE | INFORMATIONAL ARTICLES | SHORTCOURSES | SERVICES STALLION STATION | FROZEN STALLIONS | FREEZING LOCATIONS | SUPPLIES | BOOKS | LINKS EQUINE REPRODUCTION E-MAIL LIST | SEMEN CALCULATOR | BULLETIN BOARD SITEMAP | CONTACT US