ICAR–National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (NIANP) in Bengaluru has developed CRYODIL, India's first egg yolk-free semen preservation solution for buffalo breeding.
This breakthrough offers a safer, more affordable, and longer-lasting alternative to traditional methods that use egg yolk.
CRYODIL is a ready-to-use semen extender designed specifically for buffaloes.
It has a shelf life of up to 18 months when refrigerated, significantly longer than the few hours of shelf life for egg yolk-based solutions.
Because it is egg yolk-free, CRYODIL eliminates the risk of microbial contamination that can be associated with traditional methods.
CRYODIL is cheaper to produce than conventional egg yolk-based extenders.