The Visual Guide to
Bubaline Reproduction
- Bulls
- Testis and Epididymis
- Scrotum
- Accessory Sex Glands
- Prepuce
- Semen
- Breeding Soundness Evaluation
- Breeding Capacity
Male Reproductive System: Semen
Semen Collection.
Semen collection at an AI center by means of an artificial vagina and a mount animal (which can be another, restrained bull).
Drost M (1985)
Waiting for the Bull to Mount.
A teaser mount animal, or a phantom, is needed for the bull to serve the artificial vagina.
Vale WG (1987)
Use of the Artificial Vagina.
The extended penis is deflected towards the artificial vagina. A teaser mount animal is essential. Training of the bull is required.
Vale WG (1987)
Semen Sample.
Excellent ejaculate from a Murrah buffalo bull. Volume 8.2 ml, concentration 1.27 billion cells / ml.
Vale WG (1987)
First and Second Ejaculates.
Good quality water buffalo semen. Both ejaculates were frozen successfully.
Vale WG (1987)
Stained Smear.
Stained smear of Murrah buffalo semen [Sirosky stain]. Normal morphology. The stain clearly shows the acrosomal caps.
Vale WG (1987)