{"product_id":"bullgen-10-day-canine-semen-extender-10-ml","title":"BullGen™ 10-Day Canine Semen Extender | Chilled RTU (10 mL)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBullGen™ 10-Day Canine Semen Extender — 10 mL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady-to-use chilled canine semen extender for extension, cooling, storage, shipping, and insemination protocols.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Extender does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBullGen™ Extender provides a buffering and preservation medium for the sperm already present in the original collection. Adding extender increases the liquid volume; it does not create sperm, increase the total sperm count, or turn a poor-quality collection into a high-quality sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurrent BullGen protocol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003e2nd (sperm-rich) fraction only\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring the extender to \u003cstrong\u003eroom temperature before use\u003c\/strong\u003e. Adding cold extender directly to fresh semen can cause cold shock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-warm collection tubes, pipettes, and AI equipment to room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse clean, completely dry equipment. Water, soap, and disinfectant residue can harm sperm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluate and record concentration, progressive motility, and morphology before extension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDilution guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSemen concentration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSemen : Extender\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExample\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow 300 million\/mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 : 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mL semen + 1 mL extender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300–600 million\/mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 : 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mL semen + 2 mL extender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbove 600 million\/mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 : 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mL semen + 3 mL extender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese ranges are a guide. Adjust according to your laboratory standards and semen evaluation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMixing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the extender \u003cstrong\u003eslowly to the semen\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix by gentle inversion. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not shake.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel the tube with dog identification, collection date\/time, and dilution ratio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCooling, storage, and shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore extended semen at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4°C \/ 39°F\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse gradual cooling before refrigeration to reduce temperature shock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe current protocol describes \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 days of viable chilled storage\u003c\/strong\u003e while retaining at least \u003cstrong\u003e70% of initial motility\u003c\/strong\u003e under proper conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluate motility before shipping and again before insemination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShip in an insulated chilled container capable of maintaining the sample at approximately 4°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore insemination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm the semen gently to room temperature and perform a motility evaluation before use. Follow the appropriate reproductive protocol for vaginal AI, TCI, or other veterinary-directed insemination method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExtender storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the unused extender refrigerated at 4–7°C. Do not freeze.\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the expiration date before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 mL ready-to-use bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo egg yolk required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal protein and dairy free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains antibiotic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured in the United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semen longevity and fertility outcomes depend on the quality of the original sample, collection technique, dilution, cooling, storage, shipping, timing, and insemination procedure. The BullGen™ 10-Day product name refers to potential longevity under ideal, controlled laboratory conditions, not a guaranteed shipping or storage period. The current practical protocol describes 3–5 days of chilled storage under proper conditions; evaluate each sample before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusive distributor:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Dirty Bay Bully Depot™\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BullGen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49666508488952,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/8406\/8600\/files\/bullgen-10day-semen-extender.png?v=1782495833","url":"https:\/\/thedirtybaybullydepot.com\/products\/bullgen-10-day-canine-semen-extender-10-ml","provider":"Dirty Bay Bully Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}