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Salama MS, Ashour MA, Taher ES, Rashed F, Ibrahim IM, El-Nablaway M, Ibrahim AM, Mihaela O, Olga R, Mohammed NA, Abdeen A, Shukry M. Effect of autologous platelet-rich plasma on the fertility and quality of cryopreserved buffalo bull semen: a comparative study using OptiXcell® and tris egg yolk extenders. BMC Vet Res 2024; 20:250. [PMID: 38849855 PMCID: PMC11157829 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-024-04022-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Buffalo spermatozoa have a distinct membrane structure that makes them more vulnerable to cryopreservation, resulting in lower-quality post-thawed sperm. This decreases the success rate of artificial insemination in buffaloes. Understanding and addressing these specific vulnerabilities are essential for improving reproductive techniques in buffalo populations. The properties of cryopreserved buffalo bull semen were examined in this study regarding the impact of adding autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to OptiXcell® or Tris egg yolk-based extenders. Ten buffalo bulls were used to collect semen. Each bull's ejaculate was separated into two main equal amounts, each of which was then diluted with either OptiXcell® or Tris egg yolk-based extender, supplemented with various PRP concentrations (5%, 10%, and 15%), and the control (0%), before being cryopreserved according to established protocols. Following equilibration and thawing, the quality and functionality of the sperm were evaluated, along with the antioxidant enzyme activities (GSH and TAC), malondialdehyde (MDA) content, and in vivo fertilization rate of the thawed semen. RESULTS All PRP concentrations in both extenders, particularly 10% PRP, improved the quality and functionality of the sperm in both equilibrated and frozen-thawed semen. Additionally, the antioxidant enzyme activities in both extenders were higher in the PRP-supplemented groups compared to the control group in thawed semen (P < 0.05). All post-thaw sperm quality, antioxidant enzyme activities, and functionality aside from DNA integrity were higher (P < 0.05) in the PRP-supplemented OptiXcell® than in the PRP-supplemented Tris egg yolk-based extender. The fertility of cryopreserved semen in the extenders supplemented with 10% and 15% PRP increased (P < 0.05) significantly more than that of the control extenders, with 10% PRP being the optimum concentration in OptiXcell® (80%) compared to that of Tris egg yolk-based extender (66.67%) and control of two extenders (53.33% and 46.67%, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Even though autologous PRP-supplemented extenders have a protective impact on equilibrated and cryopreserved semen, 10% PRP-supplemented OptiXcell® extenders are more effective at preserving post-thaw semen quality, functionality, and antioxidant capacity, which increases the in vivo fertility of buffalo bulls.
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- Maha S Salama
- Animal Reproduction Research Institute (ARRI), Agricultural Research Center (ARC), Giza, Egypt
- Animal Production Research Institute (APRI), Agricultural Research Center (ARC), Dokki, Egypt
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- Riwina Animal Production Farm, Agricultural Research Center (ARC), Ministry of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh, 33516, Egypt
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- Department of Basic Medical and Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Zarqa University, Zarqa, 13110, Jordan
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- Department of Basic Medical and Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Zarqa University, Zarqa, 13110, Jordan
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- Sakha Animal Production Station, Agricultural Research Center (ARC), Ministry of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh, 33516, Egypt
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, 71666, Riyadh, 11597, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Administration and Nursing Education, College of Nursing, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia
- Family and Community Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Port-Said University, Port-Said, 42526, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Life Sciences King Mihai I, Timisoara, Romania.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Life Sciences King Mihai I, Timisoara, Romania
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- Physiology and Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mutah University, Mutah, Al-Karak, 61710, Jordan
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Toukh, 13736, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, 33516, Egypt.
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Abdel-Ghani MA, El-Sharawy ME, Zaid EK, Shehabeldin AM, Dessouki SM, Moustapha ME, Metwally AESM, El-Shamaa IS. Low concentrations of soybean lecithin nanoparticles had a positive impact on Holstein bulls' cryopreserved semen. Reprod Domest Anim 2024; 59:e14613. [PMID: 38812417 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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Spermatozoa can experience negative changes when subjected to freezing and thawing, including lowered motility, viability and acrosome response. Herein, the effects of different concentrations of soybean lecithin nanoparticles on cryopreserved Holstein bull semen were examined. Semen was collected, cryopreserved and utilized for sperm kinetic parameter analysis following dilution, equilibration and thawing with 0.5% soybean lecithin (E1), the control extender, and 0.75% (E2), 0.5% (E3), 0.25% (E4) and 0.125% (E5) of lecithin nanoparticles. Results revealed that following dilution, the progressive motility (PM) at E3, E4 and E5 of lecithin nanoparticles was higher (p < .05) than it was for E2. After equilibration, compared to the E1, E2, and E3 values, the PM, vitality, normal morphology, membrane integrity and intact acrosome values at the E5 were consistently greater (p < .05). Comparing the percentages of intact acrosome and membrane integrity at E2 and E3 to E4 and E5, a substantial decrease (p < .05) was seen. Following thawing, the percentage of PM improved at E2 and E5, even though their mean PM values were similar (p > .05) compared to E1, E3 and E4. Vigour and progression parameters of sperm (DAP, DCL, DSL, VAP, VCL, VSL and STR) at E5 were higher (p < .05) than those at E1, E2, E3 and E4. In conclusion, the cryopreserved sperm from Holstein bulls revealed outstanding properties both after equilibration and after thawing with 0.125% lecithin nanoparticles, and they were sensitive to high dosages.
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- Mohammed A Abdel-Ghani
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, AL-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assuit University, Assuit, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt
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- Animal Production Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Humanities in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt
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Pernas S, Fernandez-Novo A, Barrajon-Masa C, Mozas P, Pérez-Villalobos N, Martín-Maldonado B, Oliet A, Astiz S, Pérez-Garnelo SS. Bull Semen Obtained on Beef Farms by Electroejaculation: Sperm Quality in the First Two Hours of Storing with Different Extenders and Holding Temperatures. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:ani13091561. [PMID: 37174597 PMCID: PMC10177502 DOI: 10.3390/ani13091561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Sperm quality decreases over time, so bull semen may need to be preserved after field collection. However, the effect of handling such semen samples from commercial farms and placing them in very short-term storage has not been elucidated. Therefore, ejaculate from 25 bulls from 1 dairy and 14 beef cattle farms were collected under farm conditions and evaluated for semen quality during the first two hours after collection. Two commercial extenders (AndroMed® and BIOXcell®) and two different storage temperatures (5 °C and room temperature) were used to evaluate the influence on semen quality and sperm kinetics in ejaculates grouped into three evaluation times, based on time since collection (Time 1: <75 min, n = 7; Time 2: 75-105 min, n = 11; and Time 3: 105-120 min, n = 7). Classical semen parameters, sperm motion kinetics by CASA and colony-forming units were assessed. The differences between both extenders in curvilinear and straight-line velocities (VCL and VSL) for the different time groups (Time 2 and Time 3) were statistically significant for p < 0.05. AndroMed® showed lower VSL, straightness and linearity in sperm compared to BIOXcell® (p < 0.05). In conclusion, AndroMed® induced more curvilinear movement, while BIOXcell® stimulated straighter motility.
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- Santiago Pernas
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odon, Spain
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odon, Spain
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- Centro de Selección y Reproducción Animal Colmenar Viejo (IMIDRA-CENSYRA), 28770 Colmenar Viejo, Spain
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- Centro de Selección y Reproducción Animal Colmenar Viejo (IMIDRA-CENSYRA), 28770 Colmenar Viejo, Spain
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odon, Spain
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odon, Spain
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- Centro de Selección y Reproducción Animal Colmenar Viejo (IMIDRA-CENSYRA), 28770 Colmenar Viejo, Spain
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- Reproducción Animal (INIA-CSIC), 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Pytlík J, Ducháček J, Codl R, Georgijevič Savvulidi F, Vrhel M, Stádník L. Effect of Different Equilibration Times and Freezing Rates on Bull Spermatozoa Cryotolerance. ACTA UNIVERSITATIS AGRICULTURAE ET SILVICULTURAE MENDELIANAE BRUNENSIS 2023. [DOI: 10.11118/actaun.2023.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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Low-density lipoprotein supplementation improves the quality of Holstein bulls' insemination doses. CZECH JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2023. [DOI: 10.17221/223/2022-cjas] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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Extend the Survival of Human Sperm In Vitro in Non-Freezing Conditions: Damage Mechanisms, Preservation Technologies, and Clinical Applications. Cells 2022; 11:cells11182845. [PMID: 36139420 PMCID: PMC9496714 DOI: 10.3390/cells11182845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Preservation of human spermatozoa in vitro at normothermia or hypothermia maintaining their functions and fertility for several days plays a significant role in reproductive biology and medicine. However, it is well known that human spermatozoa left in vitro deteriorate over time irreversibly as the consequence of various stresses such as the change of osmolarity, energy deficiency, and oxidative damage, leading to substantial limitations including the need for semen examinations, fertility preservation, and assisted reproductive technology. These problems may be addressed with the aid of non-freezing storage techniques. The main and most effective preservation strategies are the partial or total replacement of seminal plasma with culture medium, named as extenders, and temperature-induced metabolic restriction. Semen extenders consist of buffers, osmolytes, and antioxidants, etc. to protect spermatozoa against the above-mentioned adverse factors. Extended preservation of human spermatozoa in vitro has a negative effect on sperm parameters, whereas its effect on ART outcomes remains inconsistent. The storage duration, temperature, and pre-treatment of semen should be determined according to the aims of preservation. Advanced techniques such as nanotechnology and omics have been introduced and show great potential in the lifespan extension of human sperm. It is certain that more patients will benefit from it in the near future. This review provided an overview of the current knowledge and prospects of prolonged non-freezing storage of human sperm in vitro.
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Intawicha P, Moonmanee T, Saengwong S, Lumsangkuland C, Liao YJ, Inyawilert W. The replacement of fresh egg yolk by lyophilized egg yolk in Tris-base extender in cryopreserved Boer and Saanen semen. Reprod Domest Anim 2022; 57:928-935. [PMID: 35560666 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Egg yolk is a common cryoprotectant that can be used as a semen extender to protect the spermatozoa from damage during cryopreservation. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of fresh and lyophilized egg yolk, as a Tris-base extender, on the quality of cryopreserved goat semen. Semen from ten rams of two different breeds (Boer and Saanen) was collected using an artificial vagina. Each ejaculate sample was divided into four equal aliquots, which contained 20% of the fresh egg yolk (a control group), and then 10%, 15%, and 20% of the lyophilized egg yolk as a Tris-base extender. Sperm motility and kinematic parameters were determined using a computer assisted semen analyzer (CASA). The results showed that the addition of 20% of the fresh egg yolk in Tris-base extender exhibited significantly higher progressive motility, progressive fast motility, distance curve line (DCL), and beat cross frequency (BCF) parameters in the post-thaw Boer and Saanen goat sperm when compared with the addition of 10%, 15%, and 20% of the lyophilized egg yolk. The percentage of total motility, and immotile parameters in the post-thaw Boer and Saanen goat sperm were not significantly different between the control and 10%, 15% as well as 20% of the lyophilized egg yolk groups. Moreover, the percentage of viability parameter in the Boer and Saanen goat sperm was not significantly different between the control and 10% of the lyophilized egg yolk group, but showed significant difference between the control group and 15% and 20% of the lyophilized egg yolk groups. Furthermore, the interaction between the two breeds was significantly different in terms of head activity (HAC), and straightness (STR) parameter. In conclusion, the treatment with 20% of fresh egg yolk in Tris-base extender is superior to the lyophilized egg yolk. However, an addition of 10% of the lyophilized egg yolk in Tris-base extender presented the percentage of total motility and viability parameters showing no difference with 20% of fresh egg yolk. Therefore, 10% of the lyophilized egg yolk in Tris-base extender provided detail of the lyophilized egg yolk protocol in cryopreserved goat semen as an example of an alternative extender to 20% of fresh egg yolk for situations where an animal's origin represents a microbiological risk.
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- Payungsak Intawicha
- Program of Animal Science, School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Phayao, Phayao, Thailand
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- Department of Animal and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiangmai University, Thailand
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- Program of Animal Science, School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Phayao, Phayao, Thailand
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- Department of Animal and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiangmai University, Thailand
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- Division of Physiology, Livestock Research Institute, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Agricultural Science, Faculty of Agriculture Natural Resources and Environment, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand.,The center for Agricultural Biotechnology, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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The effects of egg yolk-based and egg yolk-free diluents on the post-thaw quality of bull spermatozoa. ACTA VET BRNO 2022. [DOI: 10.2754/avb202291040339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of 3 different commercially available extenders – AndroMed® (soy lecithin-based), Optidyl® (with the addition of ionized egg yolk), and BULLXcell® (with the addition of fresh egg yolk) – on bull spermatozoa quality, which was evaluated using the parameters of spermatozoa motility, viability, plasma membrane damage, acrosome damage, and mitochondrial activity after thawing and during a 2 h long thermoresistance test. The spermatozoa quality indicators were appraised by computer-assisted semen analysis and a flow cytometer. Significant differences (P < 0.01) between bulls were registered in all indicators measured. The highest average values of spermatozoa total motility and viability were achieved using BULLXcell® extender (44.33%; 52.06%). Variances in comparing this extender with Optidyl® and AndroMed® were −0.83%, −2.64%; −8.33%, −9.51%. The differences found between the egg yolk-based diluents (BULLXcell® and Optidyl®) and AndroMed® were significant (P < 0.01). Therefore, the more valuable extenders for bull semen dilution were egg yolk-based extenders, which provided higher post-thaw spermatozoa survival and quality than the soy lecithin-based extender.
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Effect of Extender, Storage Time and Temperature on Kinetic Parameters (CASA) on Bull Semen Samples. BIOLOGY 2021; 10:biology10080806. [PMID: 34440041 PMCID: PMC8389670 DOI: 10.3390/biology10080806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Simple Summary The bull accounts for a great part of the economic value of beef herds managed with natural mating, with the Bull Breeding Soundness Evaluation (BBSE) performed in the field becoming essential. Part of the BBSE is the semen-quality evaluation (classical and kinetic parameters) that can be performed in situ (by trained practitioners) or at laboratories, with semen being short-term stored and shipped. The extender used as well as the storage temperature and duration may affect its quality. Thus, our aim was to explore the best conditions to preserve CASA kinetic parameters, to be reliably assessed afterwards. CASA parameters were preserved for up to 4–6 h post-ejaculation, except for AndroMed® in most of the parameters. Motility decreased from 4–6 h up to 24 h, with the best values obtained with BIOXcell® at 5 °C. The rest of kinetic parameters worsened when analyses were performed at 24 h. Therefore, we suggest evaluating seminal quality as soon as possible. However, using BIOXcell®, either at 5 °C or room temperature, and INRA96® at room temperature, sperm motility can be reliably evaluated for up to 6 h. These results help to fix adequate protocols for the short-term storage and shipment of bovine semen collected under field conditions. Abstract CASA kinetic parameters are often evaluated in a diagnostic centre. How storage conditions affect ejaculates up to evaluation is unclear. We assessed, in 25 commercial bulls electroejaculated in the field, the impact of time until evaluation (0–2 h, 4–6 h, and 24 h post-ejaculation), holding temperature (5 °C vs. room temperature), and extender (AndroMed®, BIOXcell® or INRA96®) on CASA kinetic parameters. Total and progressive motility, VCL, VAP, VCL, ALH, BCF, STR, LIN, and WOB were assessed. CASA kinetic parameters were preserved for up to 4–6 h post-ejaculation, except for AndroMed®. Regardless of extender or temperature, motility decreased from 4–6 h up to 24 h, with the best values obtained with BIOXcell® at 5 °C. Our results suggest that BIOXcell® can preserve sperm motility for up to 6 h, either at 5 °C or room temperature, and also INRA96® at room temperature, with motility assessments and the percentage of the most rapid sperms being the lowest with INRA96® at 5 °C. The kinetic parameters decreased when analyses were performed at 24 h. Therefore, we suggest evaluating seminal quality as soon as possible, before 6 h after collection. These results help to fix adequate protocols for the short-term storage and shipment of bovine semen collected under field conditions.
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Akourki A, Echegaray A, Perdomo O, Escartin NA, Guillén M. Effects of Gossypium spp., Balanites aegyptiaca, and Sesamum indicum seeds oils on quality of chilled and frozen-thawed ram semen. Vet World 2021; 14:1412-1419. [PMID: 34316186 PMCID: PMC8304443 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2021.1412-1419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background and Aim: Essential oils found frequently in plants are well known for their activities against bacteria, viruses, and fungi, and antioxidant properties. This study aimed to analyze egg yolk replacement by seed oils of Gossypium spp. (cotton), Balanites aegyptiaca (desert date), and Sesamum indicum (sesame) in semen extender, on ram sperm quality chilled at 4°C and frozen-thawed. Materials and Methods: Ejaculates were collected from adult rams and refrigerated at 4°C in a Tris-based extender containing 1.25%, 2.5%, 5%, and 10% of Gossypium spp., B. aegyptiaca, and S. indicum seed oils, to evaluate which were the two best extenders for comparison with BIOXcell, a commercial extender for deep freezing ram semen. Results: The data showed that sperm movements analyzed by the CASA system were faster in extenders supplemented with 2.5-5% of cottonseed oil and 1.25-10% of sesame oil, whereas in the extender containing B. aegyptiaca oil, all seminal parameters studied had the worst values. During the sperm-freezing process, 5% of cottonseed oil and 5% sesame seed oil were selected from the first study, with sesame oil reaching the best sperm quality. Thus, sperm motility and velocity were 44.14±13.99%, 24.44±12.6%, and 25.92±11.50%; and 20.26±9.56%, 8.76±6.38%, and 9.42±5.40%, respectively, for sesame oil, cottonseed oil, and BIOXcell. Conclusion: In summary, 2.5-10% of cottonseed oil and 1.25-10% of sesame seed oil can replace egg yolk in a Tris–egg yolk–based extender. Moreover, a Tris-based extender supplemented with 5% sesame seed oil could be an alternative for deep freezing ram semen, even though these results need to be confirmed with semen collected from rams with appropriate sexual rest.
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- Adamou Akourki
- Enseignant Chercheur, Université Dan Dicko Dankoulodo de Maradi, BP: 465 Maradi, Niger
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- Departamento de Reproducción animal del HUMECO, C/Mecanica 11. 22006 Huesca. Spain
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- Departamento de Reproducción animal del HUMECO, C/Mecanica 11. 22006 Huesca. Spain
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- Departamento de Reproducción animal del HUMECO, C/Mecanica 11. 22006 Huesca. Spain
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Sun L, He M, Wu C, Zhang S, Dai J, Zhang D. Beneficial Influence of Soybean Lecithin Nanoparticles on Rooster Frozen-Thawed Semen Quality and Fertility. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11061769. [PMID: 34199159 PMCID: PMC8231592 DOI: 10.3390/ani11061769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Soy lecithin (SL) can be used in to prevent spermatozoa cryodamage during cryopreservation by mitigating the efflux of cholesterol or phospholipids, thus reducing the formation of intracellular ice crystals. SL nanoparticles (nano-SL) have a smaller particle size and higher solubilizing capacity as compared with those that have not undergone nanotreatment. Thus, they allow for a better interaction or coating of sperm, decreasing cold shock injury during freezing–thawing processes. The objective of this study was to determine the optimal concentration of nano-SL. In order to achieve this, we assessed the quality of frozen–thawed semen in vitro and in vivo. We found that a nano-SL dosage of 1.0% in the semen extender had an affirmative influence on post-thawing quality in roosters, improving various parameters related to sperm motion, protecting the membrane and acrosome integrities, increasing mitochondrial activity and antioxidant capacity, and reducing the oxidative stress caused by the cryopreservation process. Moreover, enrichment of 1.0% nano-SL in the semen extender improved the fertilizing capacity of rooster sperm after artificial insemination. Abstract The present study aimed to investigate the impact of different concentrations (0%, 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%, and 2.0%) of nano-soybean lecithin (SL) in the extender on sperm quality, sperm motion characteristics, and fertility outcomes of post-thawed rooster semen. Adult Ross broiler breeder roosters (n = 20) were subjected to semen collections twice a week for three weeks. At each collection, semen samples were pooled and allocated into five treatments corresponding to different nano-SL concentrations (control, SL0.5, SL1.0, SL1.5, and SL2.0). Sperm parameters, including motility (collected using a computer-assisted sperm analysis system), plasma membrane and acrosome integrities, and mitochondrial activity were assessed. Sperm malondialdehyde (MDA) and antioxidant activities (total antioxidant capacity (TAC); superoxide dismutase (SOD); glutathione peroxidase (GPx)) were evaluated. The fertility and hatchability obtained with frozen–thawed rooster semen supplemented with the optimum nano-SL concentration were assessed after artificial insemination. The results showed that the addition of 1% nano-SL into the extender led to a higher semen motility in roosters, improved plasma membrane and acrosome integrities, and higher mitochondrial activity of post-thawed rooster semen in comparison to controls (p < 0.05). The MDA levels in the SL0.5 and SL1.0 groups were lower than the other groups (p < 0.05). TAC activities in SL0.5, SL1.0, and SL1.5 groups were significantly higher than those in the other groups (p < 0.05). It was observed that the concentration of SOD was higher in the SL1.0 group than in the other groups (p < 0.05). The activity of GPx was not influenced in any of the cases (p > 0.05). Moreover, the percentages of fertility and hatchability in the SL1.0 group were higher (56.36% and 58.06%) than those in the control group (42.72% and 40.43%). In summary, the addition of nano-SL to the extenders enhanced the post-thawed semen quality and fertility of roosters by reducing the level of oxidative stress. The optimum nano-SL concentration was 1.0%. These results may be beneficial for improving the efficacy of semen cryopreservation procedures in poultry breeding.
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- Lingwei Sun
- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201106, China; (L.S.); (M.H.); (C.W.); (S.Z.)
- Division of Animal Genetic Engineering, Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai 201106, China
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201106, China; (L.S.); (M.H.); (C.W.); (S.Z.)
- Division of Animal Genetic Engineering, Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai 201106, China
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201106, China; (L.S.); (M.H.); (C.W.); (S.Z.)
- Division of Animal Genetic Engineering, Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai 201106, China
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201106, China; (L.S.); (M.H.); (C.W.); (S.Z.)
- Division of Animal Genetic Engineering, Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai 201106, China
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201106, China; (L.S.); (M.H.); (C.W.); (S.Z.)
- Division of Animal Genetic Engineering, Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai 201106, China
- Correspondence: (J.D.); (D.Z.)
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201106, China; (L.S.); (M.H.); (C.W.); (S.Z.)
- Division of Animal Genetic Engineering, Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai 201106, China
- Correspondence: (J.D.); (D.Z.)
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Shah SAH, Andrabi SMH. A systematic review and meta-analysis of spermatozoa cryopreservation, in vitro and in vivo fertility practices in water buffalo. Vet Res Commun 2021; 45:47-74. [PMID: 33929679 DOI: 10.1007/s11259-021-09789-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
We explored different aspects of buffalo spermatozoa during cryopreservation. The meta-data comprised of 285 studies, published from January 2008 to March 2020. A free web tool CADIMA as well as PRISMA 2009 Flow Diagram were used for carrying out this study. The inter-reviewer agreement among studies allocated was satisfactory for criteria A (selection bias), B (performance bias), C (detection bias) and D (attrition bias), respectively. India led the percent (%) research ladder with 34.4, followed by Pakistan (29.5), Egypt (12.3), Iran (7.7), Italy (5.6), Indonesia (3.2), China (2.1), Brazil (1.4), Thailand (1.1), Philippines and Bulgaria (0.7 each), Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Vietnam, and USA (0.4 each). Among four categories of studies, Group-1 evaluated only supplements/additives/media in the freezing semen extender (n = 191/285; 67.02%); Group-2 conducted in vivo fertilization (n = 62/285; 21.75%) and Group-3 conducted in vitro fertilization/ cleavage rate/penetration rate/ blastocyst yields (n = 28/285; 9.82%) with their specific cryodiluents/media, respectively. Group-4 conducted different experimental supplements/additives/media and carried out both in vitro and in vivo fertilization simultaneously (n = 4/285; 1.40%). Conventional spermatozoa cryopreservation was reported by 51.9% studies followed by programmable fast freezing by 20.7% studies. A few leading extender types included BioXcell (3.9%); Soyamilk-skim (3.5%); and Andromed (2.1%). The study also describes French straws for semen filling, cooling temperatures, extension time, equilibration time, cryopreservation stages, thawing temperatures, seasons, thawing time, and stains used during semen evaluation assays. The study concludes that the research on spermatozoa cryopreservation of buffalo is largely conducted at quality level and a need of applying these findings for evaluation of fertility potential (in vivo and in vitro) is indispensable for effective genetic improvement.
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- Syed Aftab Hussain Shah
- Pakistan Scientific and Technological Information Center, Quaid-i-Azam University Campus, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan.
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- Animal Reproduction Laboratory, Animal Sciences Institute, National Agricultural Research Center, Islamabad, 45500, Pakistan.
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Wu C, Dai J, Zhang S, Sun L, Liu Y, Zhang D. Effect of Thawing Rates and Antioxidants on Semen Cryopreservation in Hu Sheep. Biopreserv Biobank 2021; 19:204-209. [PMID: 33625896 DOI: 10.1089/bio.2020.0067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Hu sheep is a valuable sheep breed in China, and semen cryopreservation of Hu sheep is important for sustainable development of the agri-food industry. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of thawing rate and antioxidants (procyanidins [PC] and mitoquinone [MitoQ]) on the quality and antioxidant enzyme activity of post-thaw sperm in Hu sheep. Our results showed that the highest sperm quality was obtained from the group thawed at 70°C for 5 seconds. Furthermore, addition of 150 nM MitoQ in the extender could enhance motility, integrity of the membrane and acrosome, and mitochondrial activity, whereas only sperm motility and membrane integrity were increased with 10 μg/mL of PC supplementation, compared with the control group. Meanwhile, both PC (10 μg/mL) and MitoQ (150 nM) supplementation increased the levels of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase and decreased the levels of reactive oxygen species and malondialdehyde. In conclusion, the optimal thawing protocol of semen cryopreservation in Hu sheep was 70°C for 5 seconds. MitoQ supplementation (150 mM) in the extender could improve sperm quality and reduce the level of oxidative stress in Hu sheep semen after cryopreservation. Further studies are needed to evaluate fertility of the post-thaw semen using MitoQ.
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- Caifeng Wu
- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Shanghai, China.,Division of Animal Genetic Engineering, Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Shanghai, China.,Division of Animal Genetic Engineering, Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Shanghai, China.,Division of Animal Genetic Engineering, Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Shanghai, China.,Division of Animal Genetic Engineering, Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Animal, Dairy, Veterinary Sciences, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Shanghai, China.,Division of Animal Genetic Engineering, Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, China
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Miguel-Jimenez S, Rivera Del Alamo MM, Álvarez-Rodríguez M, Hidalgo CO, Peña AI, Muiño R, Rodríguez-Gil JE, Mogas T. In vitro assessment of egg yolk-, soya bean lecithin- and liposome-based extenders for cryopreservation of dairy bull semen. Anim Reprod Sci 2020; 215:106315. [PMID: 32216928 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2020.106315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Revised: 01/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The study was conducted to compare the effect of four commercially available extenders (Triladyl®- egg yolk-based; Andromed® and Bioxcell®-plant based and Optixcell®-liposome-based) on post-thaw sperm quality and functionality variables evaluated using computer-assisted sperm analysis and flow cytometry. A total of 30 ejaculates from five bulls were analysed. With use of Triladyl®, sperm had a greater post-thaw total motility than with use of Bioxell® and Optixcell® but there was no difference as compared with use of Andromed® with the greatest (P < 0.05) percentage of progressively motile cells. With use of Optixcell®, there was a greater (P < 0.05) percentage of sperm with an intact membrane than with use of Triladyl® and Bioxcell®, but values were similar with use of Andromed®. Acrosome damage in semen preserved with use of Optixcell® was less than with use of Bioxcell® and Andromed®. With use of Optixcell®, there was a greater percentage of viable spermatozoa with a lesser lipid disruption (P < 0.05) when compared with the other extenders. Production of peroxides was greater for sperm cryopreserved with use of Triladyl® and Optixcell® while less superoxide was produced in the samples cryopreserved with the egg yolk-based extender. Optixcell® appears to be a promising alternative to replace traditional egg yolk extenders. With use of Optixcell®, however, there were greater peroxide concentrations after thawing. With use of Andromed®, there were similar results as with use of Optixcell®, therefore, it could be an effective substitute for egg-yolk based media due to the greater proportion of highly and progressively motile spermatozoa at thawing.
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- Sara Miguel-Jimenez
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular and Cellular Biology-Institute of Research in Environmental Sciences of Aragon (IUCA), University of Zaragoza, E-50013 Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Department of Animal Health and Anatomy, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193, Cerdanyola Del Vallès, Spain.
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- Department of Animal Selection and Reproduction, The Regional Agri-Food Research and Development Service of Asturias (SERIDA), E-33394 Gijón, Spain.
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- Department of Animal Pathology, University of Santiago De Compostela, E-15705 Lugo, Spain.
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- Department of Animal Pathology, University of Santiago De Compostela, E-15705 Lugo, Spain.
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- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193, Cerdanyola Del Vallès, Spain.
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- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193, Cerdanyola Del Vallès, Spain.
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Sun L, Fan W, Wu C, Zhang S, Dai J, Zhang D. Effect of substituting different concentrations of soybean lecithin and egg yolk in tris-based extender on goat semen cryopreservation. Cryobiology 2020; 92:146-150. [PMID: 31883445 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2019.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Revised: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 12/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the effects of different concentrations of soybean lecithin (SL; 0.5%, 1%, and 1.5%) and egg yolk (EY) in Tris-based extenders on the semen quality parameters of post-thawed goat semen. Sixteen ejaculates were collected from eight healthy, mature Chongming White goats (3-5 years of age). Each ejaculate was divided into five equal aliquots, and then each pellet was diluted with one of the five Tris-based extenders containing 20% EY, 0.5% SL, 1% SL, 2% SL, or 3% SL. The cooled diluted semen was loaded into 0.5 mL polyvinyl French straws and cryopreserved in liquid nitrogen. Frozen semen samples were thawed at 37 °C and assessed for sperm motility, viability, plasma acrosome integrity, membrane integrity, and mitochondria integrity, and the spermatozoa were assessed for reactive oxygen species (ROS), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and malondialdehyde (MDA). The semen extended in the 2.0% SL extract tended to have a higher sperm viability (57.44%), motility (52.14%), membrane integrity (45.31%), acrosome integrity (52.96%), and mitochondrial activity (50.21%) than the other SL-based extender concentrations (P < 0.05). The 2.0% SL treatment group was equivalent to the semen extended in 20% EY (P > 0.05). The extenders supplemented 20% EY or 2.0% SL significantly increased the SOD activity and decreased the ROS and MDA activities compared to the other groups (P < 0.05). In conclusion, the extenders supplemented with 20% EY and 2.0% SL had similar effects on spermatozoa preservation. These results indicate that a soybean lecithin-based diluent may be used as an alternative extender to egg yolk for the cryopreservation of goat semen.
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- Lingwei Sun
- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201106, China; Division of Animal Genetic Engineering, Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, 201106, China
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201106, China; Division of Animal Genetic Engineering, Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, 201106, China
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201106, China; Division of Animal Genetic Engineering, Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, 201106, China
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201106, China; Division of Animal Genetic Engineering, Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, 201106, China
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201106, China; Division of Animal Genetic Engineering, Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, 201106, China.
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201106, China; Division of Animal Genetic Engineering, Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, 201106, China.
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Naz S, Umair M, Iqbal S. Comparison of Tris egg yolk-based, Triladyl®
and Optixell®
extender on post-thaw quality, Kinematics and in vivo fertility of Nili Ravi Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
bull spermatozoa. Andrologia 2018; 50:e13063. [DOI: 10.1111/and.13063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2018] [Revised: 04/19/2018] [Accepted: 05/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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- Sadia Naz
- Animal Reproduction & Genetics Program; Animal Sciences Institute; National Agricultural Research Centre; Islamabad Pakistan
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- Semen Production Unit Qadirabad; Sahiwal Pakistan
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