EQPOD1005 - Dr. Juan Samper - Equine Sexing Technology

Summary

In this episode of the Equipod podcast, Dr. Juan Samper, an expert in equine reproduction, discusses the advancements in sexing technologies for horses. He explains the history and development of these technologies, their application in the equine industry, and the benefits they offer to breeders. Dr. Samper also addresses common skepticism surrounding these technologies and shares insights on the future of sexing technologies in equine reproduction.

Takeaways

Dr. Samper has nearly 40 years of experience in equine veterinary medicine.
Sexing technologies have been around since the late 70s but are gaining traction now.
The technology allows for a 95% accuracy in determining the gender of the offspring.
Breeders often have a preference for a specific gender when breeding horses.
The technology can save time and money for breeders by increasing the chances of desired outcomes.
ICSI is currently the most reliable method for using sexed semen.
Reverse sorting of previously frozen semen is a promising future development.
The equine industry is lagging behind the bovine industry in terms of technology adoption.
Skepticism exists due to past failures of other sexing technologies.
The company has a strong global presence with numerous laboratories supporting the technology.