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Sperm morphology low libido

Did a clean out on stud two weeks ago. Eval came back great. Today collection done and libidio was very low. Volume was small, count was a little low and there were bent tails present. Vet didn't seem to be concerned as this hasn't been issue in past. Suggested we try again in week or so. Am I being worry wart? Any one with bent tail experience s

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Bent tails are from the collection technique. Check him again in a couple of weeks and make sure to have a teaser bitch in heat for him. Should improve your collection results.

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Bent tails are from the collection technique.
Really?!?!

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Bent tails have to do with collection method? Did I read that?

That makes no sense at all. The sperm you collect today was made 2 to 3 months before.

The stud dog needs to be checked for infection. How old is the boy? Sperm abnormalities can affect his fertility.

Do not ignore this. Act quickly.

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He is four.Any environmental factors that can contribute to bent t
ails?

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He could have an infection. I would take him to a repro vet to be collected and analyzed pronto!