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Computer Aided Sperm Analysis (CASA) in domestic animals: Current status, three D tracking and flagellar analysis

By |2021-01-27T17:45:09+01:00April 1st, 2020|, , , , , , , |

Computer Aided Sperm Analysis (CASA) in domestic animals: Current status, three D tracking and flagellar analysis Gerhard van der Horst Department of Medical Bioscience, Comparative Spermatology Laboratory, University of the Western Cape, South Africa Abstract: Computer Aided Sperm Analysis is currently well established in domestic animals. Apart from sperm concentration and sperm motility assessment (percentage groupings, [...]

Effect of semen extenders on viability of ISA Brown and Hubbard Flex roosters’ sperm stored for 24 h

By |2020-08-31T16:50:07+02:00March 13th, 2020|, |

Effect of semen extenders on viability of ISA Brown and Hubbard Flex roosters' sperm stored for 24 h Ewa Łukaszewicz, Anna Jerysz and Artur Kowalczyk Division of Poultry Breeding, Institute of Animal Breeding, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wrocław, Poland Abstract: Artificial insemination is used in almost 95% of turkey reproductive flocks and is [...]

Does single‐layer centrifugation with Bovicoll improve sperm quality of frozen‐thawed semen in Fleckvieh bulls?

By |2020-03-30T13:25:08+02:00March 4th, 2020|, |

Does single‐layer centrifugation with Bovicoll improve sperm quality of frozen‐thawed semen in Fleckvieh bulls? Joanna Szlendak, Christine Adler, Jakob Scherzer, Anna Niwinska, Ewa Kautz, Ricardo Faundez Department of Large Animal Diseases with Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences WULS – SGGW, Warsaw, Poland; Bayern-Genetik GmbH, Kumhausen, Germany Abstract: The aim of the [...]

Finding an Effective Freezing Protocol for Turkey Semen: Benefits of Ficoll as Non-Permeant Cryoprotectant and 1:4 as Dilution Rate

By |2020-08-31T16:05:03+02:00March 3rd, 2020|, |

Finding an Effective Freezing Protocol for Turkey Semen: Benefits of Ficoll as Non-Permeant Cryoprotectant and 1:4 as Dilution Rate Michele Di Iorio, Giusy Rusco, Roberta Iampietro, Maria Antonietta Colonna, Luisa Zaniboni, Silvia Cerolini and Nicolaia Iaffaldano 1,* Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso CB, Italy; Department of Agricultural and [...]

A Simple and Efficient Semen Cryopreservation Method to Increase the Genetic Variability of Endangered Mediterranean Brown Trout Inhabiting Molise Rivers

By |2020-08-31T15:39:53+02:00February 29th, 2020|, |

A Simple and Efficient Semen Cryopreservation Method to Increase the Genetic Variability of Endangered Mediterranean Brown Trout Inhabiting Molise Rivers Giusy Rusco, Michele Di Iorio, Roberta Iampietro, Stefano Esposito, Pier Paolo Gibertoni, Maurizio Penserini, Alessandra Roncarati and Nicolaia Iaffaldano Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso CB, Italy; Mediterranean Trout [...]

The effect of royal jelly on boar sperm viability and motility during liquid storage for 96 hours

By |2020-08-31T16:56:55+02:00January 28th, 2020|, |

The effect of royal jelly on boar sperm viability and motility during liquid storage for 96 hours Aiste Iljenkaite, Sigita Kerziene, Agila Dauksiene, Zoja Mikniene, Henrikas Zilinskas, Neringa Sutkeviciene Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Veterinary Academy, Kaunas, Lithuania Abstract: The current study was carried out to investigate the protective effects of royal jelly supplementation on [...]

Sperm motility, kinematics, morphometry and morphology over two seasons in free-ranging African elephants (Loxodonta africana)

By |2020-02-10T16:59:51+01:00January 24th, 2020|, |

Sperm motility, kinematics, morphometry and morphology over two seasons in free-ranging African elephants (Loxodonta africana) Ilse Luther, Liana Maree, Antoinette Kotze, Thomas Hildebrandt, Frank Göritz, Robert Hermes, Gerhard van der Horst Department of Medical Bioscience, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville, 7535, South Africa; National Zoological Garden, South African National Biodiversity Institute, [...]

The occurrence of spermatozoa with acrosome reaction in semen of boars depending on staining method and storage duration

By |2020-02-24T17:30:53+01:00December 31st, 2019|, |

The occurrence of spermatozoa with acrosome reaction in semen of boars depending on staining method and storage duration Anna Wysokińska, Angelika Chłopik Siedlce University of Natural Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Agrobioengineering and Animal Sciences, Prusa 14, 08-110 Siedlce, Poland Abstract: The aim of the present study was to analyze the frequency of occurrence of acrosome-reacted [...]

Age‐related declines in ejaculate quality and sperm kinematics vary among strains of Japanese Quail (Coturnix japonica)

By |2019-12-10T13:05:52+01:00November 6th, 2019|, |

Age‐related declines in ejaculate quality and sperm kinematics vary among strains of Japanese Quail (Coturnix japonica) Umar Farooq, Irek A. Malecki, Misbah Mahmood and Graeme B. Martin School of Agriculture and Environment, Faculty of Science, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Perth, Australia; UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Perth, Australia; [...]

Chlorogenic acid improves the quality of boar semen processed in Percoll

By |2020-08-31T16:18:54+02:00October 24th, 2019|, |

Chlorogenic acid improves the quality of boar semen processed in Percoll Stenia Severo Rabelo; Carla Oliveira Resende; Thais Preisser Pontelo; Bruna Resende Chaves; Bárbara Azevedo Pereira; William Eduardo da Silva; Juliano Vogas Peixoto; Luciano José Pereira; Márcio Gilberto Zangeronimo Departamento de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Lavras, Lavras, MG, Brasil; Departamento de Ciências da Saúde, [...]