Intended use
TurkeyExtend™ is a ready-to-use isotonic salt solution for extending Turkey semen. This product does not contain any animal derived ingredients and therefore there is a minimal risk of contamination and transfer of disease. At the same time sperm survival is maximised.
Specifications
- An isotonic salt solution
- Unopened bottles have a shelf-life of 12 months
- pH of 7.4 - 7.8 at room temperature and at 37°C
- Low endotoxin levels (<1.00 EU/mL)
- Sterilised by filtration
- Content tested by sperm survival only
- Bottles are made of borosilicate glass and silicone stoppers with tamper-evident seals.
- Bottles and stoppers have been 2-cell M.E.A. tested
Components
- Potassium ions
- Calcium ions
- Sodium ions
- Chloride ions
- Pyruvate
- Citrate
- Lactate
- Glucose
- HEPES
- EDTA
- Purified water
Storage and stability
Store unopened bottles at 2 - 40°C, avoid temperatures above or below these values. Under these conditions TurkeyExtend™ have a shelf life of 12 months. The expiry date is shown the labels.
Open and close bottles under aseptic conditions. After opening, store the bottles at 2 - 8°C.
No antibiotics, unstable additives or preservatives have been added to TurkeyExtend™
Precautions and Warnings
- To ensure best possible results use aseptic conditions at all times.
- When extending the semen, follow the instructions given in the insert to avoid inadvertent contamination.
- When centrifuging use sealed, buckets or centrifuge tubes, to avoid the creation of aerosols.
- TurkeyExtend™ does not represent any fire or combustion hazard. A material safety data sheet is available from the manufacturer or distributor.
