Ensure your rams are fit for breeding season
Semen sexing agents are available for both sheep and goats, which can boost the % of male or female offspring born in a flock/herd to 70-80% along with an increase in conception rates of 5-15%. The agents currently available are SHEEPPLUS, RAMPLUS, NANNYPLUS and BILLYPLUS.
With the SHEEPPLUS or NANNYPLUS it works by accelerating the motility of the X-chromosome (i.e., female) bearing sperm, and by decelerating the motility of the Y-chromosome (i.e., male) bearing sperm. After insemination, the sperm are sorted in the reproductive tract of the dam. The result is more ova (egg cells) fertilized by the X-chromosome bearing sperm.
No matter how you inseminate your ewes, we have SHEEPPLUS to suit your needs. For fresh semen, SHEEPPLUS is available in 10 unit multi-dose vials (each vial will sex 10 x 0.25 ml of extended semen). This product is designed for use with cervical or laproscopic insemination of fresh semen. For frozen straws, we also have SHEEPPLUS in single-dose vials.
RAMPLUS and BILLYPLUS works by accelerating the motility of the Y-chromosome (i.e., male) bearing sperm, and by decelerating the motility of the X-chromosome (i.e., female) bearing sperm.
Testimonials
I prefer Cervical AI compared to the Laparoscopic AI as there is less stress on the ewe. Ewes are brought in just before AI, no fasting or special treatment and are let out afterwards. In 2015 we had a 73% conception rate
Ernest Hogg , Bunnahesco TexelsHaving had rams tested using the electro-ejaculator probe before we won’t be going down that road again. With this method of collection, you see the ram give the sample and it’s there for anyone to see, plain and simple
Victor Barber , Grange, Co. Sligo