What are the advantages and disadvantages of frozen semen?
A. Advantages: Frozen semen can be ordered in advance and stored to be used when the mare is ready. It may be able to be shipped on a day that fresh collection is not possible due to collection schedule, shows, breeding season etc.. Multiple doses can be sent at one time. For owners interested in breeding multiple mares and / or multiple years this may be a potential cost saver. Frozen semen is the only way to breed mares being inseminated outside of the United States and Canada. Disadvantages: shipping is more expensive then fresh cooled. Ideally a storage tank is available to transfer the semen into, however, with correct timing, frozen semen can be used from the shipping tank. A Veterinarian should be familiar with frozen semen. It requires more frequent checks of the mare.
