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With increasing pressures demanding new levels of efficiency in animal production, it is essential that development of products and processes continues into the optimization of artificial insemination (AI). We at Minitube are committed to keeping our customers at the forefront of technical and practical knowledge.

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Accurate, mobile fish milt analysis with AndroScope
Accurate, mobile fish milt analysis with AndroScope
Already a trusted solution for other species, AndroScope now brings the same precise, reproducible, and rapid semen analysis to aquaculture. With this innovation, fish farmers can optimize fertilization success and breeding efficiency.
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AndroVision®: Maximum precision in minimum time
AndroVision®: Maximum precision in minimum time
Minitube's AndroVision® CASA software offers a modern, precise and reproducible solution for the analysis of semen samples from different animal species. It saves you valuable time, minimizes subjective errors and gives you reliable results.
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Artificial insemination in horses: Factors influencing semen quality
Artificial insemination in horses: Factors influencing semen quality
Artificial insemination (AI) in horses has become a pivotal advancement in equine breeding, providing both convenience and enhanced genetic potential for breeders worldwide. With the ability to reduce the risk of injury during natural breeding, manage the
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Budget-friendly excellence in semen storage
Budget-friendly excellence in semen storage
Novistar® excels with a highly efficient pH buffer system and a powerful combination of antioxidants and membrane protectors. It supports the sperm cells with the latest generation of energy precursors through long-term preservation during storage and tra
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Important steps in introducing young boars to semen production
Important steps in introducing young boars to semen production
The costs of new boars in an AI stud can be very high depending on their genetic value. Obviously, there is a vital interest in maximizing the use of these boars for semen production. After or even during the quarantine period, the first steps in bringing
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Experience next-generation IVP media
Experience next-generation IVP media
Together with EmbryoCloud, Minitube brings you the first lyophilized in vitro production (IVP) media set for bovine embryos. Designed to transform your embryo production process, these media offer the ultimate combination of performance, reliability, and
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Sustainable use of antibiotics in boar semen production
Sustainable use of antibiotics in boar semen production
Minitube is a leader in promoting the responsible use of antibiotics in assisted reproduction technologies. Our sustainable initiatives focus on product transparency, selective and appropriate use of antibiotics, and innovation.
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Seamless straw filling, sealing and printing with the CombiSystem
Seamless straw filling, sealing and printing with the CombiSystem
The combination of the powerful MPP Quattro filling and sealing machine with the MiniJet printer guarantees perfect automatic semen processing: filling, sealing and printing of 0.5 ml and 0.25 ml straws in one system and one step.
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Accurate dosage of antibiotics
Accurate dosage of antibiotics
Minitube‘s newly developed ADA protocol (Accurate Dosage of Antibiotics) ensures consistent and accurate dosage of antibiotics in extended boar semen and avoids the handling of antibiotics in powder form.
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Accurate, quick, and easy sperm concentration analysis
Accurate, quick, and easy sperm concentration analysis
The SDM 1 is a compact high-precision photometer designed for accurate and reliable sperm concentration analysis in native semen samples of domestic animals. With 13 years of proven performance in the field and laboratory tests, the SDM 1 is the ultimate
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Low cost, high conservation performance of dog semen
Low cost, high conservation performance of dog semen
Optimize the preservation of canine semen by using CaniPlus extenders. As a crucial step in the artificial insemination process, incorporating an extender medium is essential for precise analysis results and semen preservation. The steps of processing dog
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Optimize on-farm porcine semen dose management
Optimize on-farm porcine semen dose management
Inadequate management of semen doses on the farm can affect the reproductive results of your sows. Minitube, conscious of the importance of the quality of the dose before its application in the sow, has developed new equipment that ensures the correct man
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Safer bag technology for boar semen
Safer bag technology for boar semen
Minitube is setting a new standard with its revolutionary QuickTip® boar semen bags, ensuring 100% safety with a unique foil technology. Unlike conventional bags, which can contain toxic adhesives that are harmful to sperm, Minitube's innovative foil elim
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Boost flexibility through longer storage times
Boost flexibility through longer storage times
Androstar® Plus increases the flexibility of semen production while ensuring maximum protection for sperm doses. With its highly effective membrane protectors and advanced antioxidants, it guarantees optimal preservation for at least 7 days and up to 14 d
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Beyond® applications under field conditions
Beyond® applications under field conditions
Discover the versatility of Beyond® with these eight practical applications. Let us convince you that you too can benefit from using this unique long-term extender.
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Perfect match for the insemination of sheep
Perfect match for the insemination of sheep
Due to the anatomy of their reproductive tract, pregnancy rates in sheep and goats are generally lower when insemination is carried out using conventional methods such as vaginal and transcervical insemination, because the sperm must pass the cervix.
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Traceability in AI through machine readable codes
Traceability in AI through machine readable codes
By seamlessly integrating laboratory software, print software, and production machinery, we establish an error-free data flow, enabling comprehensive traceability throughout the entirety of the semen straw production process. Machine readable codes on str
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Spectrum Duo freezing extenders: Simple logistics, excellent results
Spectrum Duo freezing extenders: Simple logistics, excellent results
Spectrum Duo is a new presentation of the well-known SBS Spectrum extenders, designed for easier logistics. Two versions are available which differ in cryoprotectant, milk and egg yolk content, thus taking into account the individual needs of different st
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Timesaving and accurate counting of straws in liquid nitrogen
Timesaving and accurate counting of straws in liquid nitrogen
The StrawPal is an innovative, camera-based system for counting straws in liquid nitrogen. It revolutionizes the workflow of incoming and outgoing inspection and inventory of frozen semen straws.   This advanced system seamlessly integrates cutting edge c
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MiniThaw: Straw thawing made easy
MiniThaw: Straw thawing made easy
Minitube's new thawing unit, MiniThaw, convinces with its slim and handy design. The material is very durable, and the lid is 100% leak-proof. Thanks to these features, MiniThaw is very easy to transport, to prepare and to use. The user can set the thawin
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Proven laboratory use: Minitube bovine semen extenders
Proven laboratory use: Minitube bovine semen extenders
Millions of semen doses are produced annually with Minitube bovine semen extenders. The consistently superior quality of Minitube extenders is due to our strict quality control of all raw materials, as well as the batch control of the final product.
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Hygiene basics for low-bacteria semen production
Hygiene basics for low-bacteria semen production
High quality semen doses must provide fertile sperm cells and avoid the transmittance of pathogens into the female genital tract. During storage at +17°C, extended boar semen is susceptible to bacterial growth. Strict hygienic measures at all stages of se
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May we present: Rudolf Großfeld (PhD), Minitube Germany
May we present: Rudolf Großfeld (PhD), Minitube Germany
No one at Minitube embodies the passion for pig reproduction as much as he does. For 11 years, Rudolf Großfeld has enriched the Minitube product management team with his expertise. He enjoys passing on this expertise by regularly conducting seminars and c
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Game-changer for the horse breeding industry
Game-changer for the horse breeding industry
With Beyond®, semen storage is finally possible for up to 14 days at +5°C. The development of Beyond® marks a revolutionary improvement of stallion semen preservation. Ejaculates of high initial quality can now be stored for up to two weeks post collectio
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May we present: Maurício Hoshino da Costa Barros, Minitub do Brasil
May we present: Maurício Hoshino da Costa Barros, Minitub do Brasil
Part of the Minitub do Brasil team since July 2012, Maurício provides technical support for Porcine customers throughout Latin America, especially in Brazil. He is a respected expert for CASA systems and has already successfully established many AndroVisi
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AndroScope: CASA System To Go
AndroScope: CASA System To Go
AndroScope is a compact mobile CASA system that is based on AndroVision® and that fits in any pocket. It allows to analyze semen samples anywhere and to monitor semen motility and concentration at any point in the production, transport, and insemination p
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Technical cornerstones of successful AI in cattle
Technical cornerstones of successful AI in cattle
There is a plethora of variables that play into the success or failure of artificial insemination (AI). From health and nutrition status of the sires, to frequency of semen collection, all the way to the right point in time in the cow’s estrus, countless
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Assisted reproduction in a new light
Assisted reproduction in a new light
The multi-functional video endoscope, CowScope, is designed for breeders, veterinarians, and AI technicians. It serves as a tool for reproduction management, bovine insemination, and training. Visualization of the vagina and opening of the cervix allows f
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May we present: John Quackenbush, CCO Minitube USA
May we present: John Quackenbush, CCO Minitube USA
John Quackenbush is an expert in pig reproduction and CCO of Minitube USA. In 2015, Minitube USA was established in Wisconsin to provide innovative products and optimal service to our customers within the US and Canada. Let us introduce John in an intervi
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Automated goblet packing with intelligent design
Automated goblet packing with intelligent design
The GobletPacker provides an accurate and reliable solution for filling frozen 0.25 ml straws automatically into goblets in liquid nitrogen/nitrogen vapor. It consists of a goblet unit and a straw unit which holds 1800 MiniStraws. Empty goblets are manual
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