Becker Equine offers specialized reproductive services, including stallion management and advanced assisted reproductive techniques.
Stallion Services
- Complete reproductive evaluations
- Semen evaluation
- Semen collection
- Semen processing and freezing
- Sex-sorted semen
- Cooled semen collection and shipping
Advanced Reproductive Techniques
- Oocyte collection (OPU) for ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection)
- Embryo transfer and freezing
Sexed Semen
Sex-sorted semen allows breeders to select the desired sex of the foal with greater than 95% accuracy. Because the sorting process reduces sperm viability and yield, ICSI is often the most effective technique for maximizing success with sexed semen.
What is ICSI?
ICSI involves injecting a single sperm directly into an oocyte in a laboratory setting. This technique is ideal for:
- Mares unable to carry a pregnancy
- High-value performance mares
- Stallions with low semen quality
- Limited or frozen semen doses
Success rates vary depending on mare and stallion factors, including age and semen quality. Our team will guide you through realistic expectations and individualized planning.