Stallion Semen Collection, Freezing, and Storage
The Equine Theriogenology Service at the Purdue University Equine Hospital provides stallion reproductive services, including semen collection, semen evaluation, semen freezing, semen storage, phantom training, fertility evaluation, and post-mortem gamete preservation.
Stallion owners may contact the service to plan semen collection and cryopreservation, evaluate fertility, prepare a stallion for collection, or discuss storage of frozen semen.
Call us at 765-494-8548 to discuss stallion semen collection, freezing, or storage.
How Purdue helps with mare breeding management
The Equine Theriogenology Service provides semen collection services for stallions at the Purdue University Equine Hospital.
Because each stallion and breeding plan is different, owners should contact the service before scheduling to discuss the stallion’s history, collection experience, breeding goals, and any needed records.
Stallion reproductive evaluation
Semen evaluation
Semen freezing
Semen storage planning
Breeding management
Fertility investigation
Post-mortem gamete preservation
Semen freezing and cryopreservation
Semen freezing, also called cryopreservation, can help preserve stallion genetics for future use. The Equine Theriogenology Service provides semen cryopreservation and semen storage for stallion owners.
Semen freezing requires collection, evaluation, processing, and storage planning. The team can help owners understand what information is needed before an appointment and what to expect during the process.
If you are considering semen freezing, Call us at 765-494-8548 to discuss timing and scheduling.
Semen storage
The Equine Theriogenology Service provides semen storage for frozen stallion semen.
Owners may need semen storage as part of a breeding plan, long-term genetic preservation, or future reproductive planning. Contact the service to discuss storage needs, records, and next steps.
Phantom training
Some stallions need training before they can safely and calmly participate in semen collection. The Equine Theriogenology Service provides phantom training for stallions as part of its reproductive services.
Phantom training may be appropriate for stallions that are new to collection, have limited collection experience, or need additional handling and training before semen collection is practical.
Call us at the service to discuss whether phantom training may be appropriate for your stallion.
Stallion fertility evaluation
The Equine Theriogenology Service evaluates stallions with fertility concerns or questions about reproductive performance.
A stallion fertility evaluation may be recommended when:
- A stallion has not produced expected pregnancy results
- Semen quality or collection history is a concern
- The owner is planning semen freezing
- The stallion is being prepared for breeding season
- A veterinarian recommends reproductive evaluation
The team can help determine what records, semen history, breeding history, or prior evaluation findings may be helpful before an appointment.
Post-mortem gamete preservation
The Equine Theriogenology Service provides post-mortem gamete preservation for stallions when circumstances allow.
This service may be considered in time-sensitive situations involving illness, injury, death, or planned euthanasia when genetic preservation is a concern. Because timing is important, owners or veterinarians should call 765-494-8548 as soon as possible to discuss whether post-mortem gamete preservation may be an option.
When to contact the service
Contact the Equine Theriogenology Service when planning semen collection, freezing, storage, or other reproductive care for your stallion.
765-494-8548Planning semen collection
Scheduling semen collection or preparing a stallion for breeding season.
Freezing or storing semen
Considering semen freezing, storage, or planning for the future use of frozen semen.
Preparing for breeding
Preparing your stallion for breeding season or exploring phantom training for semen collection.
Addressing fertility concerns
Seeking reproductive evaluation because of concerns about your stallion's fertility or breeding performance.
Preserving gametes
Seeking post-mortem gamete preservation when future reproductive use may be possible.
Referring a stallion
A veterinarian referring a stallion for reproductive evaluation, semen services, or coordinated care.
Not sure whether your stallion needs an appointment? Call us at 765-494-8548 to discuss your stallion and determine the next step.
What information to have ready
When you contact the Equine Theriogenology Service, helpful information may include:
- Stallion’s age
- Breed and use
- Breeding history
- Collection history
- Prior semen evaluation results, if available
- Prior fertility concerns, if any
- Current breeding goals
- Whether semen freezing or storage is being considered
- Whether the stallion has been trained for collection
- Referring veterinarian information, if applicable
You do not need to have every detail before contacting the service. The team can help identify what information may be needed.
What to expect
When you contact the Equine Theriogenology Service about stallion services, the team may ask about the stallion’s reproductive history, prior semen collections, breeding goals, and whether the stallion has experience with collection.
Depending on the case, the team may recommend an appointment at the Purdue University Equine Hospital for evaluation, semen collection, phantom training, semen freezing, or storage planning.
Stallion services often require scheduling and preparation, so early contact is helpful.
Theriogenology services
We offer a wide range of equine reproductive services.
Mare Breeding Management and Artificial Insemination
For owners preparing to breed a mare using cooled or frozen semen.
Equine Embryo Transfer and Embryo Freezing
For owners considering embryo transfer or embryo freezing as part of a breeding plan.
Problem Mares and Equine Infertility Evaluation
For mares that have not conceived, have a history of pregnancy loss, or need additional reproductive evaluation.
Stallion Semen Collection, Freezing, and Storage
For semen collection, semen freezing, semen storage, phantom training, and stallion fertility evaluation.
Pregnancy Ultrasound and High-Risk Pregnancy Care
For pregnancy detection, pregnancy monitoring, twin management, and high-risk pregnancy care.
Common questions
Request an appointment
The Equine Theriogenology Service at the Purdue University Equine Hospital helps stallion owners and referring veterinarians with semen collection, semen freezing, semen storage, phantom training, fertility evaluation, and post-mortem gamete preservation.
Call us at 765-494-8548 to request an appointment or discuss stallion services.
