NOVUM is an orange-colored powder that can be added as a supplement to rabbit semen extenders. It is  used to protect the components of the native rabbit semen. Its formulation contains selected protein hydrolysates and protective components intended to reduce the degradation of sensitive proteins and peptides in semen during storage. The supplement NOVUM is intended to preserve more of the biological characteristics of fresh semen. The aim is straightforward: to deliver semen at insemination that more closely resembles the biological quality of the semen at the time it was collected. As a result, registration as a veterinary medicine is not required.

Packaging

Novum powder is packaged in plastic bottles, each containing 2,4 grams. This 2,4-gram quantity can be added to 500 ml of rabbit semen extender. Depending on the amount of extender needed, the contents of a single bottle can be used either fully or partially. Alternatively, other packaging sizes can be produced upon request.

Instructions for Storage

Novum is shipped chilled. Upon receiving it, Novum must be stored immediately at -20°C.

Instructions for Use

​Before adding Novum to the extender, the powder must be brought to room temperature. You may take a bottle from the freezer either a day before use or on the day of use. If bringing it to room temperature on the day of use, roll the bottle between your hands to speed up the process.

 The recommended amount of powder per quantity of extender is as follows: 2,4 grams of powder should be added to 500 ml of extender. When adding the powder to the extender, stir slowly to avoid the formation of lumps, although the powder is easily soluble in the medium used to dilute rabbit semen. You may use any commercially available extender.

The time between adding Novum to the extender and insemination should be kept as short as possible. To achieve acceptable results, the maximum allowable time between adding Novum and insemination is 12 hours.