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Pellets do not provide a uniform handling possibility
Identification of pellets is difficult
Since it is unpacked, the contamination possibilities are more
On handling the pellets may stick on to the forceps
Reports on fertility rate of pellets in comparison to straws are conflicting
Wincate 1 answered the question on October 19, 2017 at 07:08
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