Semen collection

Semen collection refers to the process of obtaining

• Masturbation, directing the sample into a clean cup.^[6] This is the most common way to collect a semen sample.^[6]
• collection condom.^[6] Collection condoms are made from silicone or polyurethane, as latex is somewhat harmful to sperm. Many men prefer collection condoms to masturbation, and some religions prohibit masturbation entirely. Adherents of religions that prohibit contraception may use collection condoms with holes pricked in them.^[7] However, such samples are inferior to the ones collected by masturbation in clean cup.^[8]
• Coitus interruptus (withdrawal). With this technique, the man removes his penis from the vagina near the end of intercourse and ejaculates into a wide-necked cup or bottle. If an analysis of semen quality is required, this technique is generally not recommended as part of the ejaculation could be lost which decreases the accuracy of the results.^[6][8]
• Surgical extraction, if for example a blockage in the
  Cochrane review found insufficient evidence to recommend any specific surgical sperm retrieval technique for men with azoospermia undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).^[10]
• Penile vibratory stimulation (PVS) and electroejaculation are two other alternatives for men with anejaculation due to spinal cord injury.^[11] The penile vibratory stimulator is a plier-like device that is placed around the glans penis to stimulate it by vibration, and provides the first-line method for sperm retrieval in spinal cord injury patients with anejaculation.^[11]

The best specimen is produced when a short period of 3–5 days of abstinence is observed. A more prolonged period does not yield better results.^[8]

Cattle

The process of bovine semen collection is vital in the agricultural industry as it allows farmers to improve the genetics of their herds and increase the efficiency of their breeding programs.

Horses

For semen collection from stallions, the most common method used is an artificial vagina; after collecting semen, it is tested, diluted, then stored according to the intended use. Semen can be either liquid or frozen. There are many kinds of preservatives used in dilution with semen - most contain energy and antibiotics for liquid, and protection from freezing for frozen semen. Many studies are ongoing to improve preservation, increase liquid semen storage time, and reduce or remove bacteria from semen.^[12][13][14]

Canids

Dogs

the dog's penis into the latex sleeve. The male ejaculates and the semen is collected in the tube. The semen is then drawn up into a long thin pipette.^[22][20] Prior to ejaculation, the penis is massaged inside its sheath. It is then extruded from its sheath, and the collector massages the dog's erect penis near the base of the bulbus glandis using the thumb and index finger. The dog begins pelvic thrusting movements at the onset of ejaculation.^[23]

Wolves

Semen can be collected from wolves via manual stimulation[24] or electroejaculation.^[25][26][27]

See also

• Canine reproduction#Procedure
• Conception device#Semen collectors
• Collection condom
• Cryoconservation of animal genetic resources#Semen
• Posthumous sperm retrieval
• Semen analysis
• Sperm theft

References

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Semen collection from rhinoceroses

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