Laboratory Software IDA Collection
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Evaluation
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Dilution
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Processing
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CombiSystem
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Printing Machines
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Automatic Filling & Sealing The MINITĂœB System
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Semiautomatic System
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Straws & Sealing Balls
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Freezing
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ArtiďŹ cial Insemination
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worldwide
activities
We need detailed knowledge of reproductive physiology in order
to ensure that our customers are successful in the use of artificial insemination. Veterinarians and agro-scientists specialized in this field are responsible at Minitüb for product development and for consulting with our clients. The technical demands of semen processing and preservation also require knowledge and expertise in other fields, such as electronics, sensorics, mechanics, chemistry, cryobiology and many others. At Minitüb, these demands are met by specially-trained engineers and scientists.
For product development, our teams of veterinarians and engineers
cooperate closely. Together, they offer all the knowledge and experience necessary to guarantee you the best possible results. Originating in Tiefenbach, Bavaria, Minitüb has established its competence over many years in more than 100 different countries all over the world. With several companies, highly-trained local representatives, and multilingual professionals handling exports, we keep in contact with the international AI industry. Minitüb is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company: Innovative ideas, modern production techniques and a keen appreciation of product quality are the basic ingredients of our knowledge and your success.
Dr. med. vet. C. Simmet, Managing Director
IDA: the MinitĂźb software for bull semen production IDA forms a central thread from semen collection to production statistics.
Your advantages IDA introduces a high security level in your lab The whole process is standardized and optimized Automatic integration of ejaculate parameters through interfaced equipment Automatic data transmission to and from the straw printing and filling system IDA helps to save time and labour Every step is documented and veriďŹ able Statistical analysis of all relevant production data is included IDA is easily connected to other software applications IDA is a very user friendly software
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IDA: the Minitüb software for bull semen production IDA is a flexible, multitalented and modular computer program. It automates ejaculate analysis including record keeping of thawing controls as well as extender dispensing and semen packaging in straws. The identification of each ejaculate can be entered manually, by barcode label or through a transponder. The ejaculate data file guarantees quick and precise ejaculate data management. The connected lab equipment like photometer or semen scale transfers analysis data to the lab computer where the calculations for further ejaculate processing are carried out. Automatic semen dilution and data transfer to the filling, sealing and printing machine greatly rationalize laboratory work. Production data is provided in real time for administration and sales. IDA software for the bull semen lab: automatic recording and integrated processing of ejaculate data. Interfacing lab equipment operation, data
transfer to the automatic straw filling and printing line. Analysis and administration of bull master data. Data export to other computer programs. Ref. No. 18500/0005
IDENT
reading of bull identity via electronic eartag
reading of technician‘s ID
The IDENT software comprises the electronic identification of the bull and the collector and an automatic printout of a label for each ejaculate with the desired data and barcode. In the laboratory, this information is transferred to the laboratory program via barcode scanner. The ejaculate data and semen parameters are then automatically recorded via the connected devices. Modules for the automatic semen dilution and for
print-out of barcode label 18500/0000
reading of barcode label with bull ID in the lab
the control of the filling and printing machines may be connected. The basic module offers statistical evaluations of the semen production parameters. IDENT software for electronic identification of bulls and collectors, printout of labels, collection plan Ref. No. 18500/0013 7
Collection The Mobile Dummy Cow
Your advantages Comfortable semen collection for the bull Safe and easy operation Optimal stimulation of the bull with controlled forward and backward movements Minimum risk for the bull due to the separated, smooth hindquarters Optimal hygiene due to the use of disposable sanitary covers
Product features Body made of rigid, zinc-coated steel Best upholstery inside and outside Cover made of reinforced PVC material Inside seat for the collector Ref. No. 11000/1000
Accessories Disposable sanitary cover, 100/package Ref. No. 11000/0200 8
Collection Artificial Vagina for Bulls Artificial vagina for bulls, complete with casing, valve, inner liner, director cone, semen vial, warming bag smooth inner liner casing 30 cm casing 35 cm casing 41 cm
11020/0030 11020/0035 11020/0041
rough inner liner 11020/1030 11020/1035 11020/1041
Accessories Inner liner, latex, brown, width 78 mm, length approx. 65 cm smooth rough
Ref. No. 11022/0002 Ref. No. 11022/0003
Director cone, latex
Ref. No. 11024/0000
Rubber ring for fastening of inner liner Ref. No. 11022/0001
Warming bag 35 cm 45 cm
Ref. No. 11025/0035 Ref. No. 11025/0045
Semen collection vial, 15 ml Ref. No. 11023/0015
Greasing stick, 50 cm
Ref. No. 11905/0050
Vaseline,
Ref. No. 11905/0100
1 kg
Sterilizer STERIVAR Low pressure sterilizer, specially designed for artificial vaginas and accessories. Made of stainless steel, double wall with insulation. With pressure safety valve, timer, water drain, protection against overheating and insert for artificial vaginas for bulls Ref. No. 11050/0015 Technical information capacity: 15 artificial vaginas temperature range: up to +100°C pressure: max. 0.02 bar inside dimensions: 750 x 400 mm Ø approx. power supply: 230 V / 50 Hz power consumption: 3500 W Accessories Roller base for STERIVAR Ref. No. 11051/0000 STERIVAR insert for 15 latex cones Ref. No. 11051/1015 Spreader for inner liner, stainless steel Ref. No. 11051/0550 9
Collection Electro Ejaculator
Electro ejaculator set, consisting of heavy-duty carrying case, with probe and control unit, battery and transformer/charger, semen collection funnel with holding device and tube. Power supply: 115 V/ 60 Hz or 230 V/ 50 Hz. Set with bull probe, diameter 2.5“ Ref. No. 11900/0000 Set with bull probe, diameter 2“ Ref. No. 11900/0002 Set with ram probe, diameter 1“ Ref. No. 11900/0010 Accessories Probe 2.5“
Ref. No. 11900/0025
Probe 2“
Ref. No. 11900/0022
Probe 1“
Ref. No. 11900/0020
Adapter 220V
Ref. No. 11900/0220
Warming Cabinet 700
Product specifications Suitable for artificial vaginas and accessories Casing and interior made of stainless steel Two doors Electronic control of temperature and air circulation Timer with functions for heating time and delay Temperature range: +30°C up to +250°C Technical information
Ref. No. 14135/0400
volume: 416 l 2 insert racks dimensions (w x h x d): inside: 1040 x 800 x 500 mm outside: 1190 x 1080 x 650 mm power supply: 115 V/ 60 Hz or 230 V/ 50 Hz power consumption: 1800 W
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Evaluation Phase Contrast Microscope Olympus BX 41 Your advantages
Accessories Video adapter
Ergonomic design Heated original stage Extremely durable mechanics Pictures with very sharp focus and rich in contrast Increased viewing field (21%) due to UIS optic, optimal plan correction, even in the peripheric area
Video camera b/w Monitor b/w, 31 cm
Ref. No. 12005/0001 Ref. No. 12110/1400 Ref. No. 12127/0031
Electronic control of illumination Comfortable phase contrast condenser with rotating disc and positions for all phase contrast objectives, bright and dark field Product specifications Trinocular phototube Phase achromat optic with objectives 10x, 20x, 40x and 100x Halogen illumination 30 W Ceramic-coated microscope stage Power supply: 115-230V/ 50-60 Hz Heating system with control unit HT 200, consisting of heated microscope stage and control unit with an additional warming plate and 2 digital displays for temperature adjustment of microscope stage and heating plate
We offer a complete line of microscopes and heating systems for microscopes
Ref. No. 12006/0041
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Evaluation Sperm VisionTM Digital image technology for automatic, objective, immediate and accurate sperm analysis Your advantages Very clear images of motile sperm cells for accurate evaluation of multiple motility parameters Line speed motility and concentration assessment; quick morphology in line speed, detailed morphology for control sample assessment Stores and archives images and ejaculate data indefinitely for future use and reference Predefined parameter criteria sets for multiple species; additional parameter criteria can easily be defined by the user The external microscope can also be used for other purposes Measurements are recorded for all WHO motion characteristics: DCL, DAP, DSL, VCL, VAP, VSL, LIN, WOB, ACH, STR, BCF and AOC (average orientation change) Detailed information on each analyzed sperm cell is available Reports for analysis of individual cells, per field and per sample (average of all fields) Full integration into any lab software system
Product features PC state of the art, Windows XP, frame grabber and graphics card 19“ color TFT monitor high resolution digital camera, 60 frames per second CASA objective, negative phase contrast Sperm VisionTM Minitube
software
developed
by
Ref. No. 12049/0586
Accessories Disposable counting chamber, 4 fields Ref. No. 12050/0300 Option Sperm VisionTM with viability assessment: automatic analysis of fluorescent stained samples Ref. No. 12049/0700
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Evaluation Photometer SDM5 Your advantages Especially developed and calibrated for semen analysis Ergonomic design, large display, easy handling With programs for the determination of sperm concentration of bull and boar Automatic calculation of extender volume and number of doses Display of semen concentration in 109 sperm cells/ml Optional: integrated printer for printout of production data per ejaculate Serial and parallel interfaces for data transfer Photometer SDM5, for the determination of semen concentration and calculation of doses, with integrated printer and interfaces Ref. No. 12300/0005 Photometer SDM5, without printer Ref. No. 12300/0007 Accessories Paper for printer Ref. No. 12300/0311 Macro cuvette, 4 ml, 100/package Ref. No. 12301/0003 NaCl solution 0,9%, 1l Ref. No. 12301/4667 Dispenser 0.5-5 ml for NaCl solution Ref. No. 12428/1815 Dispenser bottle, 500 ml Ref. No. 12428/1905 Varipette 10 – 100 µl, with digital display Ref. No. 12425/4810 Disposable pipette tip yellow, 1000/package Ref. No. 12425/9409 Technical information spectral range: 340 – 578 nm filter: 546 nm halogen lamp analysis time: 2 seconds/sample power supply: 100-240 V/ 50-60 Hz Diluter
Automatic diluter Microlab, complete with 2 syringes for reagent (5 ml) and sample (50 µl). Use of disposable cannula for semen sampling Ref. No. 12421/0503
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Dilution Semen Extenders Andromed® Egg yolk free medium for frozen and liquid bovine semen High fertility rates without ingredients of animal origin No risk of microbiological contamination Easy to prepare, time saving Andromed® 200 ml, for a total of 1 litre extender, with antibiotic formula according to EC requirements Ref. No. 13503/0200 Andromed® 200ml, without antibiotics Ref. No. 13503/1200
Triladyl® Since decades one of the most successful extenders for bull semen freezing in the world. Used for one-step semen processing at room temperature, it stands for constantly optimal results of your bull population, even when using highly diluted ejaculates. Triladyl® 250 g, for a total of 1250 g of extender, with antibiotic formula according to EC requirements Ref. No. 13500/0250 Triladyl® 250 g, without antibiotics Ref. No. 13500/1250
Biladyl® The two step extender based on the proven Triladyl® formula, according to the CSS-requirements (Certified Semen Services). Consisting of fractions A, B and cocktail AB for the production of a total of 1000 g extender. Biladyl®, fraction A
Ref. No. 13500/0004 Biladyl , fraction B, with glycerol ®
Ref. No. 13500/0006 Antibiotic supplement for 2-step extender Antibiotic formula in powder according to CSS protocol, contains 60 mg Tylosin, 300 mg Gentamicin, 360 mg Spectinomycin, 180 mg Lincomycin Ref. No. 13500/0005 14
Dilution BoviPro® The BoviPro® extenders are concentrated fertility-protein enhanced cryopreservation extenders for bovine semen and improve NRR: a split sample study with 3.000 first inseminations per group has shown a 2-4% increase in pregnancy rate compared to a standard TRIS based extender without fertility protein. BoviPro® CryoGuard 1-Step, 265 g to prepare 1 liter of extender. Requires addition of double-distilled water, egg yolk and antibiotic supplement Ref. No. 13504/1250
BoviPro® CryoGuard 2-Step, consists of fractions A and B for the production of a total of 1 liter of extender. Requires addition of double-distilled water, egg yolk and antibiotic supplement Ref. No. 13504/2250 Antibiotic Supplement for 1-step extender. Antibiotic formula in powder according to CSS protocol, contains: 500 mg Gentamicin, 600 mg Spectinomycin, 300 mg Lincomycin and 100 mg Tylosin Ref. No. 13504/9000
Magnetic Stirrer Magnetic stirrer without heater, 14 W Ref. No. 14230/0000 with heater and connection for contact thermometer, 620 W Ref. No. 14235/0732 Power supply: 115 V/ 60 Hz or 230 V/ 50 Hz Accessories Contact thermometer for magnetic stirrer, electronic Ref. No. 14235/7320 Support for thermometer Ref. No. 14235/7323 Stirring bars 25 mm 30 mm 40 mm 50 mm
Ref. No. Ref. No. Ref. No. Ref. No.
14240/7125 14240/7130 14240/7140 14240/7150
Smart Dispenser Your advantages The automatic, electronically controlled dispensing system for bull semen extender adds security to your process Maximum degree of precision in terms of dispensed extender volume (±1g) allows very precise sperm cell numbers per dose Operation as stand-alone unit or interfaced with IDA or other software Power supply: 115 V/ 60 Hz or 230 V/ 50 Hz Smart Dispenser for bull semen production, control unit with balance Ref. No. 13200/0700
Pump for Smart Dispenser, with stand, tubing and sinker Ref. No. 13200/0790 15
Processing Water Baths Water bath with temperature control stainless steel capacity: 10 l inner dimensions (l x w x h): 350 x 210 x 140 mm Power supply: 115 V/ 60 Hz or 230 V/ 50 Hz , 1200 W Ref. No. 14079/0001 Water bath with temperature control and water circulation stainless steel capacity: 45 l with insert racks for 20 diluent bottles and 72 semen collection vials inner dimensions (l x w x h): 590 x 350 x 220 mm 230 V, 50 Hz, 2800 W Ref. No. 14082/0600 Technical information
Cold Handling Cabinet Spacious cold handling cabinet made of stainless steel for semen processing at working temperature +5째C. Timer for automatic defrosting cycle. Cover made of acrylic glass. Ref. No. 14335/0400 available in 3 sizes: working area (mm) large 2000 x 900 medium 2000 x 780 small 2000 x 670
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outside dimensions (mm) 2160 x 1270 x 1140 2160 x 1270 x 1020 2160 x 1270 x 910
digital temperature controller 4 electric connectors in the working area 50 mm openings on each side for cables power supply: 230 V/ 50 Hz or 115 V/ 60 Hz power consumption: approx. 450 W Product features Height of refrigerated area: 500 mm (340 mm below acrylic cover in the front) Installed on heavy duty rolls Optionally with hydraulic height adjustment
CombiSystem MINITÜB CombiSystem for optimal efficiency in the bull semen laboratory: the combination of the filling and sealing machine MPP Quattro with the MiniJet printer Your advantages Perfect automatic integration of semen processing: filling, sealing and printing in one system and one step Convertable from 0.5 cc to 0.25 cc straws and vice versa, without changing any part Fully electronic control of all components High capacity through 4 by 4 filling and sealing of straws, process speed up to 15.000 straws/ hour Semen level control and automatic stop of straw supply at the end of the ejaculate Both devices, the filling and sealing machine MPP Quattro and the MiniJet printer may also be separated and operated individually, at any time Includes software with bull data files, can be combined with IDA laboratory software (see page 6) Requires no extra control unit, only standard PC Fully certified according to European norms CombiSystem, composed of MPP Quattro and MiniJet, complete set Ref. No. 13018/0002 For specific features, see pages 18 and 20/21
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Printing Machines MiniJet
Professional printing system for 0.25 cc and 0.5 cc straws
Your advantages Combines excellent print quality with high print speed
Each system consists of Inkjet printing unit Leibinger
Suitable for all types of semen straws
State of the art computer with accessories and Minitüb software
MINITÜB software with clear and user-friendly menues
Transport unit for straws with exchangeable hopper
One exchangeable hopper fits for both straw sizes
Separate control unit for electronics and power supply of the transport unit
Easily adjustable print head position Change of the transport belt without tools Remote maintenance via teleservice possible No gear pump is used for generating the pressure in the ink circuit, therefore no abraded particles are ageing the ink The ink nozzle is automatically closed when the printer is switched off, thus avoiding its blockage caused by dried ink. Steady onceper-day tuning of ink viscosity guarantees optimal start-up conditions Low operational costs: the ink tank is only refilled instead of replacing it altogether;
Technical information capacity: approx. 20.000 straws per hour character size 1.4 mm to 5 mm printing of barcodes and logos bold print option immediately non-abrasive print adaptable for the CombiSystem power supply: 110V/60Hz or 230V/50-60Hz as defined by project needs MiniJet with Inkjet System Leibinger, complete
Ref. No. 13034/0001
Ink run time is not limited by electronic timer The inkjet printer is equipped with a touch screen for direct input of system commands and display for diagnosis purposes Microsoft Access Database for easy data conversion to and from customer specific databases Interface to IDA laboratory software
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The new MiniJet printer can be combined with our filling and sealing machine MPP Quattro to a CombiSystem.
Printing Machines EasyCoder The innovation in semen laboratories: printing of straws without ink Your advantages Unmatched neat and clear printing on 0.5 and 0.25 ml straws
Adjustable character fonts and graduations from micro to macro
Up to 3 lines with a total of about 200 characters, even on Ministraws
Freely eligible number of lines and of printing positions
Printing of barcode signs, logos and specific characters
Clean and odourless working without ink and without solvents
Immediately non-abrasive print
Easy handling, little maintenance required
Control via PC by a clear and user-friendly Minitüb software
Easy and quick conversion between different straw sizes Ref. No. 13038/0000
Technical information thermal transfer printer with automatic straw supply output: 3600 straws per hour Windows based Minitüb software with data base for storing names and numbers data transfer by serial port or USB adapter (included) individual composition of printing lines possible, different configurations can be stored in memory dimensions (l x w x h): 690 x 370 x 310 mm (PC not included) power supply: 110-230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Accessories Color ribbon for straw printer EasyCoder, 200m/roll Ref. No. 13038/0010
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Automatic Filling & Sealing MPP Quattro Fully automatic filling and sealing machine for 0.25 and 0.5 cc semen straws
Product features Up to 4 straws are filled and sealed per cycle. Number of straws processed per cycle can be freely selected: 1,2,3 or 4 straws at a time. Modern touch-screen monitor for software control and display. Easy to operate, with color coded display. Continuous display of number of filled straws, machine status, straw size. Error display in wording. Touch screen guided conversion from and to 0.5/0.25 cc straws with the same machine without exchange or replacement of any parts. Exchangeable hopper for straws: hopper holds either 2.200 0.25cc straws or 1.300 0.5cc straws, one type of hopper suitable for both straw sizes. The filling and sealing area is completely closed, fully hygienic and safety conditions are therefore guaranteed. Optimal control by the operator: process of filling of 4 straws at a time is performed right in front of the operator who can easily observe and control the process. All 4 filling nozzles as well as all 4 suction nozzles are combined in 1 block each. This design allows very quick exchange between ejaculates, because each block is replaced in one step.
to the other 3 needles are then released and opened so that residual semen runs back into the reservoir and is filled into straws through the remaining needle. The flow through the last filling tubing is sensor controlled (check for air bubbles). Practically no semen is wasted and the ejaculate is used up to the very last drop. Powerful ultrasound sealing unit with worldwide service network. Integrated vacuum bottle and vacuum pump with sensor for vacuum adjustment, display of vacuum level and modification of vacuum level via buttons. Latest technology control.
PLC
microprocessor
No wearing parts. Very easy and quick cleaning. Very compact requirement.
machine,
modest
space
Can be included into the Minitüb CombiSystem with the latest MiniJet printer model Leibinger Jet 2. Power supply: 110 V/60 Hz or 230V/50-60 Hz, as defined according to project needs.
Machine can be operated at room temperature and in cold room or cabinet. Dual ejaculate control through built-in adjustable balance and sensor at the filling tube: The filling machine switches automatically from 4 needle filling to 1 needle filling when the built-in balance indicates that the reservoir holding the ejaculate is almost empty. The tubings leading
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MPP Quattro, complete
Ref. No. 13018/0000
Automatic Filling & Sealing
Accessories Straw dish, stackable
Ref. No. 13012/0003
Filling block with 4 nozzles for 0.25 cc straws Ref. No. 13018/0010 for 0.5 cc straws Ref. No. 13018/0015
Fixing unit for ďŹ lling and suction blocks, for washing nozzles in the washing machine, stackable, stainless steel Ref. No. 13018/0050 Washer for 0.25 cc and 0.5 cc nozzles, 4.000/bag Ref. No. 13021/3000
Suction block with 4 nozzles for 0.25 cc straws Ref. No. 13018/0020 for 0.5 cc straws Ref. No. 13018/0025
Filling/suction tubing, 380 mm, sperm friendly material (silicone), bevelled edge, 100/aluminum foil bag (protects exibility and sperm friendliness during storage) Ref. No. 13021/3800
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The MINITÜB System The Minitube Straw Minitube straws can be used in many ways: for frozen semen preservation as well as for the production of fresh semen. During the last years, the use of fresh semen in the bovine AI industry has increased and become more important, specially as a tool to meet the high demand for top bulls. The original Minitube with two sealing balls provides fundamental advantages for both preservation methods: Gas-tight and hygienic seal of both straw ends with sealing balls No waste of semen due to sperm cells trapped in the cotton plug
MINITUBE straw, 65 mm/0.3 ml, clear Ref. No. 13401/0065
Reduced number of semen cells per dose Maximum use and maximum profit of top bulls
ASP – Filling & Sealing Machine for Minitubes
Your advantages Fully automatic packaging of bull semen in Minitubes Use of only one sterilizable filling nozzle with hose and sinker per ejaculate Easy handling and maintenance Capacity: approx. 8000 straws per hour Power supply: 230 V/ 50 Hz Ref. No. 13001/0065 Accessories Filling nozzle for ASP, with silicone tubing and sinker Ref. No. 13001/1010 Suction nozzle for ASP
Ref. No. 13001/1020
Washer for ASP filling and suction nozzle, 1000/package Ref. No. 13001/1000 Syringe cylinder ASP, with piston and handle Ref. No. 13001/1055
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Nitrogen Gas Module for Liquid Semen Production, flushes each Minitube with nitrogen gas immediately before filling, thus ensuring that the bubble within the filled and sealed semen straw contains only nitrogen. Increases longevity of liquid semen due to anaerobic conditions Ref. No. 13001/2000
Semiautomatic System Semiautomatic System SFS 133 For straws 0.25 cc and 0.5 cc Semiautomatic Filling & Sealing Machine SFS 133, with vacuum bottle, filling- and suction head for 0.5 cc straws Ref. No. 13133/0133 for 0.25 cc straws Ref. No. 13133/0135 Low density vacuum pump, 30-60 Hg, with manometer and valve 230 V/50Hz Ref. No. 13133/0267 115 V/60Hz Ref. No. 13133/0268
Cartridge loading device with loading block and 10 cartridges for 36 straws for 0.5 cc straws
Straws are filled and sealed 6 by 6. Sealing is done securely and hygienically with metal or glass sealing balls. The glass sealing balls are available in different colors. An air bubble of 1 cm is automatically produced in each straw. Capacity: approx. 2.000 straws/hour.
Ref. No. 13133/0005 for 0.25 cc straws Ref. No. 13133/0025
AHDR/HDR Printers For 0.5 or 0.25 cc straws and Minitubes (convertable in seconds), with counter. Capacity: approx. 7.200 straws/hour AHDR, automatic HDR (without motor)
Ref. No. 13142/1000 Ref. No. 13140/0000
Set of alpha-numerical characters for 0.5 cc straws and Minitubes Ref. No. 13052/0000 for 0.25 cc straws Ref. No. 13052/0010 Printing ink ER, 40 ml red black yellow green blue
Ref. No. Ref. No. Ref. No. Ref. No. Ref. No.
13056/0032 13056/0033 13056/0207 13056/0327 13056/0210
Thinner for ER printing ink 1000 ml Ref. No. 13056/9000 Doublestick tape
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Straws & Sealing Balls Semen Straws 0.25/0.5 cc
Medium Straws 0.5 cc
Color
13407/3010
13408/0010
clear
red transparent
13407/3044
13408/0044
red transparent
green transparent
13407/3054
13408/0054 green transparent
blue transparent
13407/3064
13408/0064
blue transparent
grey transparent
13407/3074
13408/0074
grey transparent
yellow transparent
13407/3094
13408/0094 yellow transparent
orange transparent 13407/3144
13408/0144 orange transparent
red
13407/3040
13408/0040
red
green
13407/3050
13408/0050
green
grey
13407/3070
13408/0070
grey
purple
13407/3080
13408/0080
purple
yellow
13407/3090
13408/0090
yellow
pink
13407/3100
13408/0100
pink
turquoise
13407/3130
13408/0130
turquoise
orange
13407/3140
13408/0140
orange
salmon
13407/3160
13408/0160
salmon
beige
13407/3180
13408/0180
beige
pistachio green
13407/3200
13408/0200
pistachio green
13408/0210
white
Color
Mini Straws 0.25 cc
clear
white
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2000/bag
2500/bag
100,000/box
50,000/box
Straws & Sealing Balls EcoStraws
All Minitüb semen straws are available as EcoStraws. The EcoStraw plug absorbs 3 to 4% less sperm cells than the plug of the standard semen straw. An accordingly higher number of straws per ejaculate is achieved making better use of valuable genetic resources without bearing additional costs.
Top Bovine Genetics are today more valuable than ever. Are you prepared to accept unnecessary losses of your top bulls’ semen? The EcoStraw helps to make the best of your bestsellers and to maximize your business results.
The EcoStraw is applied exactly the same as the standard semen straw: the process of filling, sealing and printing as well as the insemination is identical. Combined with the process orientated Minitüb technology for professional semen production, the EcoStraw contributes to high lab performance.
Sealing Balls for Straws
Sealing balls for Minitubes, 0.5 cc French type straws and 0.5 cc Golden Ball straws metal
13400/9900
dark blue
13400/0100
dark green
13400/0200
light blue
13400/0400
light green
13400/0500
light red
13400/0600
clear
13400/0700
orange
13400/0900
Sealing balls for 0.25 cc French type straws and 0.25 cc Golden Ball straws metal
13400/9970
red
13400/9971
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Freezing Semen Freezer MT Product specifications
Technical information
Automatic freezing curve from +4°C to –140°C, with very low liquid nitrogen consumption Electronic temperature control Integrated alarm function Freezing chamber made of stainless steel Manual control for LN-gas ventilation Ref. No. 16812/0000 Supply tank for MT semen freezer volume: 160 l working pressure: 0.6 – 6 bar safety valve: 1.5 bar outer diameter: 510 mm total height: 1464 mm evaporation rate: 1.5% per day Ref. No. 16150/0165 Transfer hose for supply tank Ref. No. 16150/0166 Roller base for supply tank
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Ref. No. 16150/0169
digital temperature display freezing time: 8 min. outer dimensions (l x w x h): 1280 x 750 x 1200 mm usable chamber volume (l x w x h): 5550 x 750 x 260 mm capacity: 12 x 175 straws 0.25 cc on racks or 12 x 100 0.5 cc straws operating pressure: 0.3 bar LN-consumption: approx. 7.5 ltr per freezing cycle power supply: 230 V / 50 Hz
Accessories Freezing racks for 175 0.25cc or 100 0.5cc straws, see next page
Freezing IceCube 15M Compact, computer-controlled freezing system Independent RISC micorcontroller Data detection and subsequent processing carried out by an integrated PC 12” touchscreen color LCD monitor Color inkjet printer Technical information: Freezing chamber: 297 x 317 x 378 mm (l x w x h), 36 litres, stainless steel Temperature range: +40° C to -180° C Freezing rates: 0,01 - 60° C/min Heating rates: 0,01 - 15° C/min Capacity: 4.140 0,25 ml straws or 2.760 0,5 ml straws 1000 W heating element variable start temperature outer dimensions: 845 x 540 x 785 mm (l x w x h) Weight: approx. 69 kg incl. PC Power supply: 115 V/11 A or 230 V/5,5 A Ref. No. 16820/2000
Accessories Container for liquid nitrogen, pressurized, with manometer, security valves, liquid and gas phase withdrawal
IceCube 15L Like IceCube 15M but with double chamber and double capacity: 647 x 317 x 378 mm (l x w x h), outer dimensions: 1195 x 540 x 785 mm (l x w x h) Ref. No. 16820/4000
60l 180l
Ref. No. 16820/1900 Ref. No. 16150/0180
Rack for 92 straws 0.25/0.5 cc Ref. No. 16820/1614 Rack for 50 straws 0.5 cc and rack for 70 straws 0.25 cc (see below)
Freezing Racks
Capacity
Rack
Loading block
175 straws 0.25 cc 15040/1755 15041/1752 100 straws 0.25 cc 15040/1005 15041/1003 70 straws 0.25 cc 15040/0070 15041/0070 100 straws 0.5 cc 15040/2105 15041/2105 50 straws 0.5 cc 15040/0050 15041/0050
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Freezing Storage Systems for Straws
Goblets Plastic containers for the storage of straws, in different sizes and colors: Ref. No.
diameter
color
10 mm 13 mm
white white blue red pistachio yellow white white
35 mm 65 mm
16912/0133 16913/0133 16913/1133 16913/3133 16913/4133 16913/5133 16935/0135 16965/0133
Triangular cassette Short (142 mm), capacity: 20 Minitubes or 10 straws 0.5 cc or 28 straws 0.25 cc Long (275 mm), capacity: 40 Minitubes or 20 straws 0.5 cc or 56 straws 0.25 cc
Flat cassette Short (145 mm), capacity: 6 Minitubes or 3 straws 0.5 cc or 6 straws 0.25 cc Long (278 mm), capacity: 12 Minitubes or 6 straws 0.5 cc or 12 straws 0.25 cc
color green blue yellow red white beige
triangular cassette long short
16981/0135 16981/0136 16981/0137 16981/0138 16981/0139 16981/0140
16981/0120 16981/0121 16981/0122 16981/0123 16981/0124 16981/0125
at cassette long short
16980/1201 16980/1202 16980/1203 16980/1204 16980/1205 16980/1206
Round aluminum cassette Long, capacity 32 Minitubes or 16 straws 0.5 cc or 44 straws 0.25 cc Ref. No. 16982/0032 Short, capacity 16 Minitubes or 8 straws 0.5 cc or 22 straws 0.25 cc Ref. No. 16982/0016
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16980/0601 16980/0602 16980/0603 16980/0604 16980/0605 16980/0606
Artificial Insemination QuickLock QuickLock 2000
Your advantages The universal A.I. instruments for all kinds of sheaths and semen straws Fastening and releasing of sheaths with only one hand No loose parts, the plunger is secured against sliding out
QuickLock classic
All parts made of sterilizable plastic or stainless steel
QuickLock 2000 The new QuickLock is remarkable for its modern ergonomic design. The handle is made of one single part and offers a very simple fixation of the sheath due to its plastic hinge. The device is cleaned very easily and offers the best length of all A.I. instruments. Ref. No. 17026/0000
Universal Sheath
QuickLock classic Small handle. Very easy sheath fixation and release. Ref. No. 17025/0000
Universal Sheaths
Your advantages Suitable for all types of semen straws Gentle insemination due to a soft shape of the tip 50/bag, 1000/box, 25000/transport box split non split
Ref. No. 17007/0001 Ref. No. 17007/0000
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Artificial Insemination Deep I.U. Insemination Your advantages Long, flexible sheath and mandrin insemination deep inside the uterine horn
for
Metal tip of the sheath for easy palpation and exact fit with the straw Extra introduction mandrin for penetrating the cervix Also suitable for embryo transfer DIUI bovine inseminator set, consisting of flexible A.I. mandrin, stiff introduction mandrin, finger support and fixation rings Ref. No. 17015/0000 DIUI bovine sheath, split, for 0.25 cc straws, 10/package Ref. No. 17015/0650
Thawing Units MT 35/42 Thermostatic control Temperature indication by LEDs Temperature setting: +38°C, other settings upon demand Accuracy: ± 0.2°C Power supply: 12 V DC (car battery) Accessories Thermometer for thawing units
Ref. No. 17040/3542
Ref. No. 17049/0000 Transformer for thawing unit MT and CITO, for 12 V/220 V Ref. No. 17165/1390 30
(Model CITO)
Ref. No. 17043/3542 (Model MT 35/42)
Artificial Insemination A.I. Kit A.I. kit complete, composed of heavy duty ABS case, thawing unit, Quicklock A.I. gun, 100 Universal sheaths, speculum Varikon, 1 box A.I. gloves, cutter, tweezers and clamp
with CITO thawing unit, 12 V connection Ref. No. 17050/0050 with MT 35/42 thawing unit, 12 V connection Ref. No. 17050/0060
The components of the insemination kit are also available individually: Insemination case made of ABS plastic, with removable tray, without content; inner dimensions (l x w x h): 584 x 267 x 289 mm Ref. No. 17050/0001 Varikon, speculum made of plastic, unbreakable, sterilizable up to 150°C, length: 380 mm Ref. No. 17064/0380 Cutter for semen straws Ref. No. 17062/0000 MiniLube, sperm friendly lubricant, 90ml Ref. No. 17116/7000
Straw tweezers, stainless steel, angular shape, length: 140 mm Ref. No. 17060/0000 Straw tweezers, stainless steel, crank shape, length: 260 mm Ref. No. 17060/0025 Clamp for canisters Ref. No. 17063/0000 Insemination glove in dispenser box, shoulder-length, 5 fingers, very elastic and sensitive, 100/package Ref. No. 17080/0005
Product pictures: Toni Ott Title: sperm cells in oviduct: Mary Scott, UC Davis, USA Morula: University Nitra, Slovak Republic Bull: Niederbayerische Besamungsgenossenschaft, Germany For the purpose of product development, we reserve the right to deviate from catalogue specifications. Layout, artwork: www.kaliber42.de
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