{"id":3927,"date":"2020-07-10T10:19:02","date_gmt":"2020-07-10T15:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/uk\/?p=3927"},"modified":"2025-07-30T03:06:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T08:06:40","slug":"how-to-make-breeding-day-more-effective-part-1-nitrogen-tank-and-equipment-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/uk\/how-to-make-breeding-day-more-effective-part-1-nitrogen-tank-and-equipment-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make breeding day more effective \u2013 Part 1: Nitrogen tank and equipment maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Anibal Ballarotti for Progressive Dairy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being designed and built to be robust and reliable, nitrogen tanks are more fragile than they appear. They need proper, consistent care to achieve a long service life. A malfunctioning tank can compromise the semen inventory and reduce fertility of your cows.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-default\" id=\"h-nitrogen-tank-and-equipment-maintenance\"><strong>Nitrogen tank and equipment maintenance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"300\" width=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/07\/060320-ballarotti-tank-2.webp?w=293\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9938\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/07\/060320-ballarotti-tank-2.webp 610w, https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/07\/060320-ballarotti-tank-2.webp?resize=293,300 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Keep semen tanks in a secure, clean and dry environment. They should also be easy to access for filling and conveniently located close to breeding cows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> A wooden pallet to raise the tank off the floor is highly recommended to keep it away from corrosive chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Minimise moving the tank, but when it is necessary, do it with both hands, taking care to avoid damage to the most fragile part, the neck tube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Monitor the nitrogen level weekly to keep a minimum level of 3 to 6 inches. Note how frequently it needs to be topped up, as frequent refills can indicate a minor pinhole or crack that may otherwise escape detection. In such a case, you may see frost buildup in the outside top of the tank, commonly around the neck. Loss of nitrogen can compromise semen quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> Check the cork. A malfunctioning cork can result in an increased nitrogen volatilisation of 20% to 30%. A shiny cork indicates excessive wear and should be replaced as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6<\/strong>. Store all the A.I. equipment in an easy-to-clean plastic or stainless steel box. Keep it closed when not in use. Clean and disinfect all equipment before returning it to the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This article is part of a series. Click here to read the other articles: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/uk\/how-to-make-breeding-day-more-effective-part-2-improve-semen-handling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;How to make breeding day more effective \u2013 Part 2: Improve semen handling&#8221;<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/uk\/how-to-make-breeding-day-more-effective-part-3-set-reasonable-expectations-for-your-breeder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;How to make breeding day more effective \u2013 Part 3: Set reasonable expectations for your breeder.&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Anibal&nbsp;Ballarotti<\/strong><\/em>.&nbsp;<em>Consultant \u2013 ABS Global.<\/em><br><em>Infographic: Infographic Illustration by Kristen Phillips.<\/em><br><em>Originally published on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressivedairy.com\/topics\/a-i-breeding\/how-to-make-breeding-day-more-effective-part-1-nitrogen-tank-and-equipment-maintenance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Progressive Dairy<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anibal Ballarotti for Progressive Dairy Despite being designed and built to be robust and reliable, nitrogen tanks are more fragile than they appear. 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