In recent years, the growing concern over microplastics and nanoplastics (MPs/NPs) in our environment has extended beyond the realm of human health, with emerging research highlighting their detrimental effects on livestock reproduction. As animal breeders and veterinary reproduction specialists, understanding the implications of these tiny plastic particles on the fertility and breeding success of our animals is crucial for ensuring the sustainability and efficiency of our practices.

Recent developments by ONGO Vettech have streamlined and improved semen quality assessments in breeding animals. The company's new product, the Ongo Vision, is a portable device that brings Computer Aided Semen Analysis (CASA) technology from laboratories to breeding farms. This facilitates quick and accurate assessments of sperm quality, including sperm count and motility. Tamás Bábel, managing director of ONGO Vettech, reports that the product is attracting interest from multiple countries.