Livestock Studies 2013, Vol 53, Num, 1     (Pages: 039-045)

Microbial Contamination Risks And Solution Recommendations In The Cryopreservation Techniques With Liquid Nitrogen

İlker YAVAŞ 1 ,Zafer CANTEKİN 2 ,Tugba KORKMAZ YAVAŞ 3

1 Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dölerme ve Suni Tohumlama Anabilim Dalı, Hatay
2 Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dalı, Hatay
3 Hatay Gıda Kontrol Laboratuvar Müdürlüğü, Hatay
- Freezing and storage of semen and embryos provided protection and easily transportation of genetic material. Thus, high-quality genetic material can be transported anywhere in the world. However, liquid nitrogen storage techniques have some risks such as contamination. In this review, microbial contamination risks in the cryopreservation techniques with liquid nitrogen were mentioned and suggested some solutions. Keywords : Cryopreservation, Microbial Contamination, Liquid Nitrogen, Genetic Material