Portugal Boar Sperm Densitometer | Semen Analyzer

• Designed for rapid measurement of sperm concentration in boar semen.
• Optical colorimetric measurement provides convenient and repeatable semen density evaluation.
• Suitable for calculating semen dilution ratios and estimating artificial insemination dose production.
• Compact and portable design for boar studs, pig farms, and semen processing laboratories.
• Digital display allows convenient reading of measurement results and operating information.
• Automatic wavelength adjustment within the specified optical testing range.
• Battery-powered operation reduces dependence on a fixed laboratory power connection.
• Automatic shut-off helps conserve battery power during routine use.
• Simple operating procedure suitable for repeated daily semen testing.
• Compatible with routine boar semen collection, evaluation, dilution, filling, and quality-control workflows.

Technical specifications may vary according to product version and configuration. Please confirm the final specification before ordering.

• Measurement of sperm concentration in freshly collected boar semen.
• Boar semen quality-control procedures.
• Determination of semen dilution requirements.
• Calculation of artificial insemination dose production.
• Commercial boar studs and semen production centers.
• Pig farm artificial insemination laboratories.
• Veterinary reproduction laboratories.
• Swine breeding companies and genetic centers.
• Animal reproduction research and teaching facilities.

1. Place the instrument on a clean, dry, stable, and level laboratory surface.
2. Install the specified 9 V battery and check that the instrument powers on normally.
3. Keep the optical chamber and sample cuvettes clean before testing.
4. Prepare the semen sample according to the recommended testing procedure.
5. Perform zeroing or reference measurement when required before analyzing the semen sample.
6. Insert the sample cell correctly and perform the measurement according to the operating instructions.

• Clean sample cuvettes immediately after testing to prevent semen residue from affecting subsequent measurements.
• Keep the optical chamber free from dust, liquid, fingerprints, and contamination.
• Do not pour semen or cleaning solution directly into the instrument.
• Use clean and consistent sample containers for repeatable measurements.
• Replace the battery when the low-battery indication appears or measurement stability decreases.
• Store the instrument in a clean and dry environment when not in use.
• Carry out routine verification according to the laboratory's quality-control procedure.

Q: What does a boar sperm densitometer measure?
A: It measures an optical property of a prepared semen sample that is correlated with sperm concentration, allowing the operator to estimate sperm density for semen processing and dose preparation.

Q: Why is sperm concentration important in pig artificial insemination?
A: Accurate sperm concentration information helps determine the correct extender volume and the number of insemination doses that can be prepared from an ejaculate.

Q: Can the instrument replace microscopic motility evaluation?
A: No. Sperm concentration and sperm motility are different semen quality parameters. A densitometer is used mainly for concentration measurement, while a microscope or semen analysis system is required for motility and morphology evaluation.

Q: Is the unit suitable for commercial boar studs?
A: Yes. Its portable design and rapid optical measurement make it suitable for routine semen processing in boar studs, pig breeding farms, and artificial insemination laboratories.

Q: What type of power supply does the instrument use?
A: The unit uses a 6F22 9 V battery, making it convenient for portable and benchtop laboratory operation.

Q: Does the instrument shut down automatically?
A: Yes. The instrument is designed to shut down automatically after approximately 10 minutes of inactivity to help conserve battery power.

Q: How should the sample cuvettes be maintained?
A: Cuvettes should be kept clean, dry, and free from scratches, fingerprints, bubbles, and semen residue because optical contamination may influence measurement consistency.

Q: What other equipment is normally used with this densitometer?
A: A complete boar semen laboratory commonly uses the densitometer together with semen collection equipment, microscopes, heated stages, precision scales, pipettes, semen extenders, filling equipment, and temperature-controlled semen storage equipment.