Hemocytometer Slide

Cell depth: 0.100 mm
Volume: 0.1 Microliter
Improved Neubauer
1/400 Square mm.

ITEM NUMBER: RQ E55

Tech Tips

Often imitated but never duplicated... Preserv™ Xtra semen extender is designed for the female

The swine industry appears to be heading in the right direction in terms of semen extender. Ever since the introduction of Preserv^TM Xtra in 2006, there have been several other BSA free/antioxidant-supplemented extenders rush onto the market. While this has been flattering in itself, it also shows that ReproQuest, Inc is the innovative leader in semen extension and sperm preservation.

RQ800™ Awarded ASABE Engineering Award

January 2, 2012

St. Joseph, Michigan - ASABE, The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers recently announced that ReproQuest, Inc. has won an AE50 award.

ReproQuest, Inc. developed the RQ800™ Swine Semen Packaging System, deemed one of the year's most innovative designs in engineering products or systems for the food and agriculture industries. The RQ800™ will be featured in the January/February 2012 special AE50 issue of ASABE's magazine Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World.

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Featured Product

Libra S6 Programmable Spectrophotometer

The Libra S6 is an affordable option for measuring semen concentration quickly and accurately. The Libra S6 uses standard square cuvettes or with an optional adapter, can be used with 10mm or 12mm clear glass test tubes.

Libra S6

The Libra S6 is a programmable, highly accurate spectrophotometer for measuring semen concentration in production systems. The Libra S6 measures semen concentration based on multiple calibration points resulting in a high degree of accuracy. A simple user interface and large display makes for easy operation.

ITEM NUMBER: RQ E56

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