Just like freezing, the storage of semen is done under liquid nitrogen (-196 degree Celsius). The storage of the straws filled with semen and extender is done in specially designed containers. These containers are computer controlled and automatically filled with liquid nitrogen. This process of storage is very safe and secure. Every year the semen owner pays for the storage in advance. This includes insurance to the extend of the freezing costs and the stud fee in case of damage or accident.
For transport of semen we use a different kind of container in witch the liquid nitrogen diffuses into the wall of the container. Thereby it can stay frozen for approximately 14 days. This type of container has the advantage of safety because leakage of liquids is not possible, witch is very important particularly during air transport. We rent these so called dryshippers to our clients.