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Cell Shield Plus™ (CSP™) was first discovered by Minitube in 2008 to provide cold shock protection for sperm cells. This macromolecule is known for its cell membrane stabilizing properties, proving to be beneficial for many medical/pharmaceutical and biotechnology applications. As an active ingredient in boar semen extenders, CSP’s™ properties protect the membranes and functions of sperm cells to maintain their full fertilization capacity.
The Blue Mounds Equine Clinic, a division of Minitube of America, and the Madison Equine Clinic, a division of the Lodi Veterinary Hospital, have formed a strategic partnership to provide superior equine veterinary care throughout the Midwest.
Minitube International has collaborated with the University of Georgia to achieve a scientific breakthrough resulting in the creation of the world’s first animals generated from porcine induced pluripotent stem cells derived from adult livestock.
Minitube International has recently been formed to serve as the holding company for all Minitube companies around the globe.
Minitube Satellite Symposium at the Sinsui-Conference in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Minitube International has achieved a scientific breakthrough that will allow for genetic testing and preservation of equine embryos.
Minitüb awards its fourth Research Prize for Equine Reproductive Medicine for 1,000 Euro.
Indonesia is one of the most important markets for technologies in Animal Assisted Reproduction in South East Asia, thus creating a huge demand to exchange experiences regarding the latest technologies. In partnership with our subsidiary Minitube Indonesia, two seminars were held by experts from Minitüb Germany, Dr. Frank Müller-Schlösser, Product Manager Bovine, and Marc Birkefeld, Area Sales Manager for Indonesia. The seminars included discussions on the latest developments in assisted reproduction technologies and also focused on specific challenges that tropical climates pose to these technologies.
by Joel Espe for North American Elk, Winter 2008 Edition
In the summer of 2006, I was invited on a tour of Minitube of America’s International Center for Biotechnology in Mt. Horeb, WI. Minitube’s worldwide reputation is based on advancing animal reproduction technologies through research and development, manufacturing and distribution of products and services for artificial insemination (AI), embryo transfer, in vitro fertilization and other assisted reproduction technologies. The International Center for Biotechnology facility is as impressive as the resumes of the staff. In addition to residences for visiting guest scientists, it features laboratories and animal facilities.
In 2008, the Simmet Prize for Assisted Reproduction was awarded for the very first time at the International Congress on Animal Reproduction (ICAR).