TULLIS Matson of Stallion AI Services gave an insightful presentation to the 2019 Irish Equine Reproductive Symposium, explaining how taking a number of small steps over the course of the semen collection process can make a significant difference to the overall quality of the semen.

Like mares, each stallion must be treated as an individual – what works for one may not necessarily work best for another – and this applies to the use of extenders as well. Sexing semen is also becoming more common in the equine breeding industry.