Preface
Bull semen analysis is one of the parameters used to assess bull fertility and conception rate in the female served. A robust quality system (QS) to analyse bull semen is strategic for Artificial Insemination (AI) organisations to provide a qualified product to the breeders and farmers. Furthermore, also the instrument manufacturers need QS to evaluate their products and different calibration settings.
To analyse bull semen, computer assisted semen analysis (CASA) and flow cytometry are largely used alongside the microscope method. Nowadays, there is no international standard method for bull semen analyses, consequently the criteria and performance of these tests have not been established. For this reason, it is necessary to collect data on the methods used and to provide tools for their analytical quality control.
ICAR as neutral organization (not involved in semen production business) has developed a new service of proficiency testing on bull semen matrix (PT BS) in order to:
- Assess the analytical comparability for different parameters between the different users
- Provide each participant with feedback on their own objective performance and a robust tool for quality control over time.
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Proficiency Test Information
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The webinars for presenting the Bull Semen Proficiency Test
In order to present the ICAR Bull Semen Proficiency Test, a series of webinars have been organised and a specific page was produced containng the video of a webinar (available here)