3. Objectives
• To know the different components of a semen
bank.
• To know the important factors to be
considered while constructing a semen bank.
• To acquaint with the equipments required in a
semen bank.
4. 1. Semen collection yard
2. Semen evaluation and processing laboratory
3. Quality control/Assurance lab
4. Frozen semen storage area
5. Store for feed and fodders
6. Bull shed
7. Protected open area for exercise with facility of bull
exerciser
8. Segregation ward for sick animals
9. Quarantine shed for newly introducing animals
10. Residential quarters
5.
6.
7.
8. Two row system of housing
should be in N-W to S-E direction
The bull shed area 16 ft x 6 ft
open yard 16 ft x20 ft
ceiling 10-12 ft height
ventilation 3-4 ft gap between roof
& ventilator
9. Do’s:
1. Should be next to the bull shed
2. Should have a floor space of 8x9 meters
which can accommodate two service crates .
3. Floor should be non-slippery
11. • Should be close to the collection shed
• Should have restricted entry
• Should have
a. Ante room,
b. Sterilization room,
c. Washing room,
d. AV room,
e. Buffer and diluent preparation room,
f. evaluation and processing room,
g. freezing room,
h. office cum record room,
i. store room and computer room
12.
13. The frozen semen should be evaluated for the
quality after 24 hours of initial storage and again
after 30 days of quarantine before distribution to
the AI centers
14. • Store sufficient feed for lean season.
• The floor should be free from moisture to
avoid spoilage of feed/fodder; the concentrate
feed should be kept over the wooden flanks at
least 6” above the floor.
• The entry of rats and bandicoots should be
prevented.
