Accurate dosage of antibiotics

Accurate dosage of antibiotics

Minitube‘s newly developed ADA protocol (Accurate Dosage of Antibiotics) ensures consistent and accurate dosage of antibiotics in extended boar semen and avoids the handling of antibiotics in powder form.
 

Key features of the ADA protocol

• The ejaculate is diluted in a two-step process. Antibiotic-free extender is used for the main dilution step. An antibiotic concentrate is added separately.
• The calculated end-volume of the finally diluted ejaculate defines the required volume of the antibiotic concentrate as well as the volume of the antibiotic free main extender.
• The same amount of antibiotics is added per sperm cell, independent of the dilution ratio.

 

Benefits of the ADA concept

• Accurate dosage of antibiotics in every ejaculate secures semen quality in each dose
• The fully automated protocol is easy to integrate into existing operating processes
• Main extender contains no antibiotics, therefore less antibiotics are discarded, reducing the negative impact on the environment
• Dust free handling of antibiotics protects lab personnel and minimizes the risk of building up antibiotic resistances

 

How the ADA protocol works

1. Automated calculation of the end volume of diluted ejaculate based on sperm analysis:
   To facilitate the ADA process in the boar semen laboratory, the complete calculation and dilution process is performed fully automated by Prism10 laboratory software and the SmartDispenser 3.0.
2. Add AB concentrate:
   The innovative water-soluble foil of the ADA-pouch enables non-contact and dust-free preparation of the liquid antibiotic concentrate. When dropped into water the ADA-pouch dissolves completely.
3. Add AB-free main extender

 

Watch our product video for more information on how ADA can optimize your lab process!