STRAW CUTTER AI

A semen straw cutter is a specialized, precision veterinary tool used in animal breeding and artificial insemination (AI).

A semen straw cutter is designed to cleanly snip the sealed end of tiny plastic straws that store cryopreserved animal semen (typically for cattle, horses, pigs, and sheep).

Key Functions and Purpose

• Precise Cutting: It provides a clean, exact, perpendicular cut on the semen straw. This is critical to ensure that the straw fits smoothly into the AI gun or sheath without creating jagged edges that could impede semen flow or injure the animal.

• Preventing Semen Loss: A proper mechanical cut prevents the straw from being crushed, which avoids semen leakage or wastage.

• Hygiene and Contamination Control: Most cutters are designed for easy disassembly, cleaning, and disinfection to maintain strict hygiene protocols during breeding, preventing microbial contamination.

Design and Types

Structure: They are small, handheld devices made of durable, non-corrosive plastics  with a built-in, recessed stainless steel blade to protect the user from accidental cuts.

Manual/Push-Button Style: The sealed end of the semen straw is inserted into a slot, and pressing a button activates an internal blade that shears the tip at the correct angle and length.