A.I. SUPPLIES

We offer a variety of supplies that are needed and are useful in the breeding of your gilts and sows. We can ship breeding supplies in your semen package or you can order them online.

  • Spiral Breeding Rods - $0.60 a piece

  • Foam Tip Breeding Rods for Sows - $0.60 a piece

  • Foam Tip Breeding Rods for Gilts - $0.60 a piece

  • Deep Uterine Insemination Rods (Rod is a Foam Tip) - $1.25 a piece

  • Lube - $5.50

  • Mini Lube - $3.50

  • Boar Spray - $18.50

  • Regular Rod Special – 50 Rods (your choice of style – spiral or foam tip rods) and Lube shipped UPS Ground - $26.00 + Ground Shipping Costs. You can mix and match Spiral & Foam Tip Breeding Rods, just let us know when you order. We ship all Rod Specials Ground through UPS – shipping costs do differ depending on where you live in the country, we can let you know the exact cost when ordering.

  • Deep Uterine Insemination Rod Special – 50 Deep Uterine Insemination Rods and a Lube shipped UPS Ground - $50.00 + Ground Shipping Costs. We ship all Rod Specials Ground through UPS – shipping costs do differ depending on where you live in the country, we can let you know the exact cost when ordering

  • A.I. Buddy - $30.00 - PLEASE NOTE: A.I. Buddy’s cannot be shipped with semen orders because they do not fit in the box due to size. All A.I. Buddy’s will have to be shipped separately.

SHIPPING & BILLING

ORDERING, SHIPPING AND BILLING INFORMATION

Ordering Information
Normal Collection Days are every Monday & Thursday. All semen must be pre-paid, shipped COD or paid via a credit card.
Semen can be pre-booked by calling 765-789-8349. Some boars book up fast so we suggest pre-booking in order to get the sire you are looking for. If a boar is filling up, we can put you a waiting list and let you know on collection after 9 am if you will be able to get him.

Over Run Semen
Over run semen starts at 11 AM EST on collection days and runs all day on non-collection days. Over Run semen is when collected doses exceeds received orders, so we offer discount pricing.

**Make sure to check out the pricing page. Throughout the year we run specials such as Over Run Semen Prices All Day and other great seasonal discounted prices. So there is no need to wait until noon to order!**
**Pricing on the current boar’s page is the correct pricing**

Breed Specific Semen
If you are a first time breeder or looking for a way to save money, Breed Specific Semen is for you. You tell us the breed and we pick out the boar for you. We do this $30 a dose! You will know what boar it is and be able to register all purebreds. Note: When we only have 1 boar on stud in the breed, that breed will not be eligible for breed specific.

Cancellation Policy
We understand that there are times when you may need to cancel or change a placed order. Sows sometimes have their own time tables. If you need to cancel an order, please let us know by 9 am EST on the day of the collection. This is to allow other customers the opportunity to purchase the semen. All cancellation made after 9 am are the responsibility of the purchaser, this includes the price of the semen.

Shipping
We ship everything UPS Next Day unless otherwise stated.
**UPS does not guarantee ground shipments and they usually delivered in the evening
For other shipping arrangement, such as Fed Ex, please call the office at 765-789-8349 in advance so we can make pick up arrangement.

Pick Up at the Office
For those who live within driving distance, you can pick up semen at our office 7 days a week. Please call ahead at 765-789-8349 and we will have it packaged and waiting on you.

Remote Pick Up Location between Walton & Galveston, IN
We are excited to offer a remote pick up location between Walton & Galveston, IN. Lynsee is at the farm during peak season on Mondays & Thursdays. She can take your semen package home with her for you to pick up. We also have select overrun semen available as well at this location.
Pick Up is located about 1 ½ miles West of HWY 35 between Galveston & Walton. This is about a 20 minute drive from Kokomo & Logansport and about an hour from Lafayette. Call us at 765-789-8349 to schedule a pick up here or to see what overrun is available.

Saturday Delivery
We can ship for Saturday delivery if it is available in your area. You can call us at 765-789-8349 and we can look up if Saturday delivery is available or not in your area. Sometimes rural areas do not, but cities have it. We are more than happy to work with you on finding a place to have your semen delivered.

Billing Information
All semen must be pre-paid, shipped COD or paid via credit card. We accept all major credit cards, Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express.

For billing information and questions about your account, please call Shelley at the office at 765-789-8349.

BASIC HANDLING AND STORAGE OF SEMEN

  1. Keep semen at approximately 63 degrees F (17 degrees C)

    1. Do NOT freeze, refrigerate, or microwave

    2. Do NOT place frozen or refrigerated ice or jell packs directly on the semen

  2. Keep at a constant temperature (around 63 degrees)

    1. Fluctuations in temperature will shorten the life of the semen

  3. Do NOT expose to direct sunlight

  4. Gently rotate semen twice a day. Do NOT shake semen bottle.

    1. You will notice that the semen and extender will separate. Gently rotating to mix back up will help increase the life of the semen

  5. Storage of Semen – what are the ways to keep the semen around 63 degrees?

    1. Semen Cooler – These tend to be pricey, however are nice if breeding a large number of sows. They are the best way to regulate the temperature as well

      • Mini Tube & ITSI Provisions both sell semen coolers

    2. Wine Cooler – a basic/cheap wine cooler is also a great way to store semen. Make sure you understand how the wine cooler works. Some wine coolers do not have heating units, so if the room falls below 63 degrees the cooler and semen will too.

    3. Basement – Most basements are a cool environment and stay around that 60-65 degree range. Make sure you have thermometer to check the temperature of the basement prior to storing semen.

    4. Closet/room that is cooler than the rest of your house – This is more useful in the winter, when it is cooler outside. Check the temperature of the room and you can always use a small space heater to keep the temperature up if it is cooler than 63 degrees.

    5. Use the Styrofoam box that the semen comes in – This is the trickiest because it is harder to regulate the temperature, however for most people this is the cost effective choice. Take out one of the gel packs on top of the package and place it in the refrigerator. Rotate the two gel pack back and forth from the box and the refrigerator several times throughout the day as needed to keep that temperature of the semen at 63 degrees. Make sure that the gel packs from the refrigerator do not directly touch the semen. We like to keep the packaging peanuts and bubble wrap as a barrier. Also keep a thermometer in the box to watch the temperature of the cooler. Make sure that you do not get the semen to cool with this method.

  6. Have a Thermometer on hand

    1. Any kind will work, but this way you know for sure what the temperature of the semen is.

  7. How long is the semen good for?

    1. Most boars are good for 7 days from the day collected if properly handled and taken care of.

      • If semen is stored at an incorrect temperature, exposed to sun light or encountered has less than ideal conditions that life of the semen will decrease.

    2. Each boar is different – some boars will last longer than 7 days and other boars will only last 5 or less days.

    3. We keep samples from every collection. Don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions on the shelf life of the semen.

Questions call us at 765-789-8349 or email us at shaffer@shaffergoldrush.com

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