Minitube – assisted animal reproduction

Minitube is the world-wide leading supplier of systems for the field of assisted animal reproduction.

With our comprehensive range of products and services for artificial insemination, embryo transfer and related biotechnologies, we effectively support our customers in animal breeding, veterinary medicine and research worldwide.

Our team of specialists is continuously working on the improvement and development of reproductive technologies.

Focus Topics

Comparative performance of commercial semen freezers
Comparative performance of commercial semen freezers
A recent independent comparative study showed that the type of freezer has a significant impact on post-thaw sperm quality. Compared to two other commercial systems, the TurboFreezer M achieved the highest overall post-thaw quality and delivered particula
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Examination of bulls for breeding soundness
Examination of bulls for breeding soundness
The purpose of a PBE (Pre-Breeding Examination) is to identify bulls that may be unsuitable for breeding, thereby preventing potential fertility losses within the herd. Large studies worldwide have shown that up to 20% or more of bulls examined during rou
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PRoducts

equine| canine| bovine| porcine| small-ruminants-camelids| small-ruminants-camelids| small-ruminants-camelids

NEWS

Season's greetings from the Minitube team
Season's greetings from the Minitube team
As 2025 comes to a close, we at Minitube are taking a moment to reflect on the past year and to look ahead with excitement. At the beginning of 2026, the second generation of the Simmet family will hand over the management of the company, marking a new ch
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Peter J. Hansen awarded 2026 Simmet Prize for Assisted Reproduction
Peter J. Hansen awarded 2026 Simmet Prize for Assisted Reproduction
The International Congress on Animal Reproduction (ICAR), in collaboration with Minitube International, is proud to announce that Dr. Peter J. Hansen, Distinguished Professor and L.E. “Red” Larson Professor of Animal Sciences at the University of Florida,
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Christa Simmet appointed to the Senate of Economy Germany
Christa Simmet appointed to the Senate of Economy Germany
From the top of corporate leadership to one of the country’s leading economic think tanks: After decades of successful market development at Minitube, Christa Simmet (CCO) is taking on a new role of significant social relevance. She has been appointed to
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EVENTS

Banff Pork Seminar
07.01.2026 - 09.01.2026
Banff Pork Seminar
Banff, AB, Canada
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CSU Equine Reproductive Management
12.01.2026 - 16.01.2026
CSU Equine Reproductive Management
Fort Collins, CO, USA
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South Dakota Pork Congress
14.01.2026 - 15.01.2026
South Dakota Pork Congress
Sioux Falls, SD, USA
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IETS Annual Conference
17.01.2026 - 20.01.2026
IETS Annual Conference
Panama City, Panama
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