Freezing of equine semen is influenced by exposure time and concentration of the cryoprotectant glycerol.
CRYO LETTERS 2023;
44:234-239. [PMID:
37883141]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Glycerol is a cryoprotectant widely used in the freezing of mammalian semen, but no study has demonstrated its optimum concentration and the appropriate exposure time for equine species.
OBJECTIVE
To demonstrate that the exposure time (15, 30, 45, 60, 75 and 90 min) versus concentration (2, 3, 4 and 5%) of the cryoprotectant glycerol influences the freezing success of equine semen.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
The ejaculate of 12 stallions were frozen in different glycerol concentrations following different exposure times. The thawed sperm was evaluated for kinetic parameters using a Computer Assisted Semen Analysis (CASA) system and cell feature parameters were assessed by flow cytometry.
RESULTS
Considering the total and progressive motility of the spermatozoa, we concluded that protocols using 5% glycerol for 15 and 30 min exposure, 4% glycerol for 45 min exposure and 3% glycerol for 90 min exposure generated the best results.
CONCLUSION
We suggest the use of any of these protocols for a better cryopreservation of equine semen. Doi: 10.54680/fr23410110412.
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