Semen Evaluation

The 590B Densimeter, with the stallion calibration, provides quick, affordable, and accurate sperm concentration measurements. This simple two button device has the same superior accuracy as all other ARS "Blue Box" Densimeters. The Stallion Sperm Counter Kit includes the 590B Densimeter, stallion sperm concentration calibration, and all equipment and supplies to perform the first 100 measurements. Replacement supplies are available and may be purchased in convenient quantities. ARS also...

The 591C Densimeter with the stallion calibration is designed to quickly and accurately estimate sperm concentration and automatically perform all calculations required to create appropriate insemination doses. A built-in "Expert System" provides simple step-by-step instructions for evaluating semen for both on-farm (Immediate Use) and Cooled Storage / Transported (Cooled and Shipped) doses. These instructions follow semen processing protocols developed by the Colorado State University Animal...

The Slide Warmer is designed to keep slides, cover slips and glassware at the optimum temperature for motility testing. The aluminum heating surface measures 7" x 11" and is Teflon coated for easy cleaning. The unit features a precision solid state temperature control that is factory calibrated at 37° C (98° F) and is housed in a durable plastic case with a carrying handle for portability. The hinged lid may be closed when not in use and the detachable power cord stores inside the case. The...

The Slide Warmer is designed to keep slides, cover slips and glassware at the optimum temperature for motility testing. The aluminum heating surface measures 7" x 11" and is Teflon coated for easy cleaning. The unit features a precision solid state temperature control that is factory calibrated at 37° C (98° F) and is housed in a durable plastic case with a carrying handle for portability. The hinged lid may be closed when not in use and the detachable power cord stores inside the case. The...

The E-Z Records™ 2.0 Equine software for Windows 10/7/Vista/XP offers an exciting, easy to use method of managing any equine breeding operation. This program allows ARS Densimeters to communicate directly with a personal computer. Version 2.0 of the E -Z Records™ Equine program is designed to work with all 591 and 590 Densimeters. In addition, the legacy 534B Densimeter is still supported. E-Z Records™ keeps track of your breeding program by recording information into a database for later...

Disposable Plastic Cuvettes are used in the Densimeter to hold the sample for measurement of concentration. It is important that a fresh, clean cuvette be used each time to ensure the most accurate measurement. Disposable Cuvette Caps are used to seal the Cuvette while the semen and Formalin are being mixed, and help prevent spills inside the Densimeter. Disposable Cuvettes and Caps are sold in boxes of 100.To prevent semen spills ARS strongly recommends the use of Cuvette Caps with the...

The Hemacytometer Kit is useful for manually counting sperm in situations where our Densimeter cannot accurately determine semen concentration. This happens where samples are contaminated with dirt or other debris, as well as in samples that have already been extended which is typical in a frozen semen breeding program. The Hemacytometer Kit includes complete instructions and supplies for eight measurements and is intended for use with a microscope. Customers who already have the Hemacytometer...

Each Hemacytometer Re-Supply Kit provides enough supplies for eight measurements. It does not include the ARS Capillary Holder (537-845).

A Hemacytometer is used to manually count sperm in situations where our Densimeter cannot accurately determine semen concentration. This happens where samples are contaminated with dirt or other debris, as well as in samples that have already been extended which is typical in a frozen semen breeding program.

The Pipette Pump attaches to the end of a pipette and allows liquid to rise in the pipette by rotating the wheel with your thumb. The Pipette Pump possesses a unique collar that requires no adjustment. The collar clamps the chuck ring to the barrel and holds the chuck in proper alignment to accept a pipette. A stabilizing mechanism inside the collar prevents the pipette from wobbling while in use. Pipette Pump works with pipettes up to 25ml.

Replacement cover slip for the Hemacytometer.

The ARS Capillary Holder is a reusable clamp designed to manipulate the 10 μl volume capillary and is a recommended accessory for the Thrombo-tic® "PUR" Plus dilution system.

Disposable Cuvette Caps are used to seal the Cuvette while the semen and Formalin are being mixed, and help prevent spills inside the Densimeter. Bulk Disposable Caps are sold in a bag of 1000.

Disposable Plastic Cuvettes are used in the Densimeter to hold the sample for measurement of concentration. It is important that a fresh, clean cuvette be used each time to ensure the most accurate measurement.Case of 10 boxes of 100. Bulk Cuvette Caps sold separately.

The Culture Tube Rack is made of plastic and designed to hold up to 96 disposable culture tubes in an upright position. The rack dimensions are approximately 3.25" wide and 9" long and should fit in most incubators.

Use the Disposable Transfer Pipette to deposit a drop of semen (extended or raw) onto the Glass Slide for evaluation. Each bag contains 400 Disposable Pipettes with a capacity of 1.0 ml.

Bulk packaged bag of disposable pipette tips for the ARS 180 ul Positive Displacement Pipette.  Bag of 100 tips will refill the standard rack supplied with the Densimeter.

Bulk packaged bag of disposable pipette tips for the ARS 180 ul Positive Displacement Pipette. Bag of 1000 tips.

Bulk packaged bag of disposable pipette tips for the ARS 180 ul Positive Displacement Pipette.  Bag of 200 tips.

Bulk packaged bag of disposable pipette tips for the ARS Tan Cap Positive Displacement Pipette.  Bag of 100 tips will refill the standard rack supplied with the Densimeter.

Cover Slips are placed over the semen on a glass slide and are available in one ounce packages containing approximately 144 Cover Slips.

These Glass Slides for microscopes are 25 mm x 75 mm x 1 mm in size and available in boxes of 72 pieces.

Rack of 100 disposable red pipette tips for the ARS 180 ul Positive Displacement Pipette. The Pipette Tip Rack is used as a convenient tool for mating the tip to the Pipette. Racks can be refilled using the Bulk Bagged Red Tips.

Thrombo-tic® are single-user dilution chambers, typically used with a hemacytometer, to ensure an accurate 1:100 dilution. Diluted semen from the thrombo-tic® is then loaded into the Hemacytometer. The Thrombo-tic® system consists of a reservoir, 10?L volume capillary, and a chamber filling capillary. A box of 100 Thrombo-tic systems may be purchased or for smaller quantities order the Hemocytometer Re-Supply Kit, 537-840/8. Thrombo-tic® are the Colorado State University Equine Reproduction...

The 2 Dram Vial with Screw Cap will hold approximately 7 ml of liquid and is typically used to mix the raw semen with extender for use in the estimation of motility. These vials are sold in boxes of 144.

The Disposable Culture Tubes are made of plastic, 2" long, and will hold approximately 3 ml of liquid. This tube is ideal for storing a small sample of raw semen to be used in the Densimeter. Disposable Culture Tubes are sold in bags of 500 pcs.

The 1.0ml Disposable Glass Pipette is typically used to measure the volume of semen required for estimation of extended motility. The 1.0ml Pipette has 0.01ml graduations and sold in boxes of 250 pipettes.

The disposable 10 ml glass pipette is used during the freezing process to accurately measure the total volume of extended semen. Disposable 10 ml glass pipettes also have many general laboratory uses. These pipettes have 0.2 ml graduations and are sold in boxes of 100.

The 5 ml Disposable Glass Pipette is typically used to measure the volume of E-Z Mixin? Extender required for evaluation of extended motility. The pipette has 0.1 ml graduations.This pipette is also ideal for placement and removal of E-Z Cushion? from the centrifuge tube.The pipette has 0.1ml graduations and is sold in boxes of 100 pipettes.

The 5.75" Pasteur pipette is recommended for use as a disposable tip for the vacuum aspirator pump. This pipette can also be used for depositing a drop of semen (extended or raw) onto the Glass Slide for motility evaluations. These pipettes are an ideal size for removing supernatant after centrifugation. The  5.75" Pasteur pipettes are sold in boxes of 250.A 9" Pasteur pipette is also available.

The 9" Pasteur pipette is recommended for depositing a drop of semen (extended or raw) onto the Glass Slide for motility evaluations. It can also be used as a disposable tip for the vacuum aspirator pump. The 9" Pasteur pipettes are sold in boxes of 200.

Formalin 10 Solution is used in the Densimeter as a dilution media for stallion semen. The 500 ml bottle is designed to connect directly to the Formalin Dispenser for accurate measurements during use.

Formalin 10 Solution is used in the Densimeter as a dilution media for stallion semen. The 500 ml bottle is designed to connect directly to the Formalin Dispenser for accurate measurements during use.

Hancock Stain is an Eosin-Nigrosin stain used to determine the number of live-dead spermatozoa in an ejaculate and to analyze morphological characteristics. Spermatozoa with intact cell membranes will not absorb the stain while those with damaged cell membranes will absorb the stain and appear darker. Hancock Stain is sold in 10ml bottles.

Replacement Instruction for the Hymocytomoeter Kit.

Square Petri dishes with grid.Package of 10.

Positive Displacement Pipettes are required for accurate measurement of thick viscus liquids such as semen. This 180 μl Positive Displacement Pipette is used to precisely measure the volume of semen required for use in the Densimeter. Pipette Tips are sold separately.

The Precision 3.42 ml  Dispenser is designed to attach to the top of the Formalin 10 Solution bottle and accurately measure 3.42 ml of Formalin 10 for use in the Densimeter. This item replaces the dispenser model previously sold as part number 537-202

Rechargeable Nickel Hydride batteries for the 590 series Densimeters.

The 250 ml Glass Beaker is used to make a water bath for pre-cooling semen extended in E-Z Freezin?-"MFR5".? The 250 ml Glass Beaker is also excellent for general lab use.

250 ml Erlenmeyer Flasks are used during the freezing process when extending semen with centrifugation media. The Erlenmeyer Flask is convenient to use when the total extended volume exceeds the capacity of the graduated cylinder used to measure semen volume. Erlenmeyer Flasks have many general lab uses and are sold in pairs.

500ml Erlenmeyer Flasks are used during the freezing process when extending semen with centrifugation media. The Erlenmeyer Flask is convenient to use when the total extended volume exceeds the capacity of the graduated cylinder used to measure semen volume. Erlenmeyer Flasks have many general lab uses and are sold in pairs.

Replacement Universal Power Supply for the 590 Densimeter. Output is rated at 12vdc 0.8 amp.

120V - 240V to 12V DC Replacement Universal Power Supply for 591 Densimeter.

Used to connect the 590B or 591B Densimeters to a computer. 6' length. This cable is included in the 590B and 591B Densimeter kits and is available as a replacement item..

The vehicle power cord allows the 591 or 590 Densimeter to plug into a standard car accessory connector.

Foal IgG Test Supply KitReplacement supplies for foal IgG testing are packaged and sold in a kit of ten (10) tests. Each individual test uses dilution cuvette, measurement cuvette, 2 red pipette tips, blue pipette tip, lavender 3 ml vacutainer tube, and a cap to seal the measurement cuvette. In addition, a 2 ml bottle of Anti-Equine IgG Serum is included with each kit. ARS recommends that the Foal IgG Test Supply Kit be in transit no more than two (2) days. It has been shown that extended...

The 591B Densimeter may be upgraded to measure both sperm concentrations and foal IgG levels. Once loaded, the operator may choose between sperm concentration and foal IgG measurements by simply selecting the desired operation. Current 591B owners may purchase the 591B Densimeter Foal IgG Upgrade (IGG-101-591B-UG)  Upgrade kit includes the IgG calibration CD, users guide, and a handy Foal IgG Poster. A Foal IgG Test Supply Kit is required and purchased separately. Each kit provides...