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Caldevilla ML, Ferrante AA, Gambarotta MC, Miragaya MH, Neild DM. Evaluation of equine semen frozen in extenders free of egg yolk using two different freezing curves. J Equine Vet Sci 2024; 137:105080. [PMID: 38704000 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2024.105080] [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: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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A chemically defined cryopreservation extender that maintains seminal parameters is relevant. Fifteen ejaculates from 5 stallions (n= 5; r=3) were diluted in 5 extenders: 1) EDTA-glucose based extender with egg-yolk and dimethylformamide (EY); 2) commercial equine extender (CE); 3) CE with dimethylformamide (CE-3); 4) bovine commercial extender with liposomes (OP); 5) bovine commercial extender with soybean lecithin (BIO), and frozen using a slow and a rapid temperature descent curve. Post-thaw evaluations were: sperm kinematic parameters, viability and acrosome status, membrane lipoperoxidation and DNA fragmentation. Sperm data were analysed using an ANOVA or Friedman test (results mean ± SD). Paired comparison between the two freezing curves was analysed using the Wilcoxon test. Total and progressive motility were significantly higher (P<0.05) in the EY and CE-3 samples using the slow curve, whereas for the fast curve, total and progressive motility were significantly higher (P<0.05) in the EY samples compared to all the extenders and the samples frozen in CE-3 were significantly higher than the remaining extenders (P<0.05). The percentages of live acrosome intact sperm and of live non-peroxidized sperm were significantly higher (P<0.05) in the EY extender when using either of the freezing curves and in turn, were significantly higher (P<0.05) in samples frozen in CE-3 compared to the remaining extenders. Intact DNA was significantly lower (P<0.05) in the BIO extender, using the rapid curve. To conclude, the commercial equine extender with 3% dimethylformamide, without egg-yolk, could be a suitable alternative for extenders with egg-yolk.
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- M L Caldevilla
- Cátedra de Teriogenología, INITRA, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Buenos Aires. Chorroarin 280, (1427), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Cátedra de Teriogenología, INITRA, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Buenos Aires. Chorroarin 280, (1427), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Cátedra de Bioestadística, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Buenos Aires. Chorroarin 280, (1427), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Cátedra de Teriogenología, INITRA, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Buenos Aires. Chorroarin 280, (1427), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Cátedra de Teriogenología, INITRA, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Buenos Aires. Chorroarin 280, (1427), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Pieper L, Meschede T, Jung M, Janowitz U, Schulze M. Influence of Equilibration Time and Bull-Specific Extender for Cryopreservation on Semen Quality and Fertility in German Holstein Friesian Bulls: A Controlled Field Trial. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:2285. [PMID: 37508061 PMCID: PMC10376470 DOI: 10.3390/ani13142285] [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: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Equilibration with an extender is necessary to allow cryopreservation of bovine sperm. The aim of trial 1 was to assess the effect of 24 h versus 4 h equilibration time with three different extenders on sperm quality and to select the preferred extender for each bull. The aim of trial 2 was to investigate the effect of using a 24 h equilibration time with a bull-specific extender on field fertility. For trial 1, three ejaculates each from eight Holstein Friesian breeding bulls were used as the split-sample, including two equilibration times (4 h and 24 h) and three extenders (BioXcell, Triladyl, and OptiXcell). For trial 2, from 5 to 10 ejaculates from the same bulls were collected and treated (split-sample) as BioXcell with 4 h equilibration and either Triladyl or OptiXcell, both with 24 h equilibration. A total of 11,059 straws were used for insemination of cows and heifers. For Triladyl, progressive sperm motility, acrosome defects, and plasma membrane and acrosome integrity improved with a 24 h compared to a 4 h equilibration time. Four bulls each were used with Triladyl and OptiXcell for trial 2. In trial 2, non-return rates did not differ among groups. Therefore, using a 24 h equilibration time might improve in vitro sperm parameters, depending on the extender used. Moreover, it would be possible to change from 4 h to 24 h equilibration time without impairing field fertility.
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- Laura Pieper
- Institute for Reproduction of Farm Animals Schönow, Bernauer Allee 10, D-16321 Bernau, Germany
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- Rinder-Union West eG, Schifffahrter Damm 235a, D-48147 Muenster, Germany
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- Institute for Reproduction of Farm Animals Schönow, Bernauer Allee 10, D-16321 Bernau, Germany
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- Rinder-Union West eG, Schifffahrter Damm 235a, D-48147 Muenster, Germany
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- Institute for Reproduction of Farm Animals Schönow, Bernauer Allee 10, D-16321 Bernau, Germany
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Ratnawati D, Kuswati K, Yekti APA, Ciptadi G, Rahayu S, Susilawati T. Effect of modified CEP-3 diluents with aqueous soybean extract on liquid semen quality in Ongole crossbred bull. Vet World 2023; 16:1075-1083. [PMID: 37576766 PMCID: PMC10420721 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2023.1075-1083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Background and Aim Egg yolk (EY) is commonly used as an extracellular cryoprotectant in semen diluents but has some negative effects. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the potential of lecithin derived from plants, such as soybeans, as an alternative extracellular cryoprotectant and to characterize liquid semen quality of Ongole crossbred bulls using a modified caudal epididymis plasma-3 [CEP-3 (m)] as a base diluent and aqueous soybean extract (ASE). Materials and Methods A bull with progressive motility (PM) of fresh semen >70% was used. Two soybean extracts were also used, namely, ASE 1 and ASE 2, obtained by extraction procedures 1 and 2, respectively. The study was conducted using an experimental design with 11 treatments and ten replications, with diluents comprising different levels of ASE 1 and ASE 2, as well as a positive control with 10% EY. The parameters measured were motility (M) and its kinetic parameters, including PM, M, velocity curve linear, velocity straight linear, velocity average pathway, linearity, straightness, wobble, amplitude lateral head beat cross frequency, and hyperactivity using computer-assisted sperm analysis, viability, and spermatozoa abnormalities. Results The CEP-3(m) diluent formula and ASE 1 at a 30% level maintained the PM of spermatozoa up to day 5 (40.7% ± 16.1%) of cold storage. Meanwhile, the CEP-3(m) diluent formula and ASE 2 could only maintain PM >40% until day 3 (42.1% ± 13.5%) of cold storage at a 30% level. The CEP-3(m) diluent and ASE 1 at a level of 25%-30% supported spermatozoa life (viability) up to day 5 with a value >80% (81.8 ± 3.5; 86.4 ± 2.6). The abnormality value of spermatozoa in various diluents during cold storage on days 0-5 was below 20%. Conclusion Soybean extracts 1 and 2 can substitute EYs as extracellular cryoprotectants in modified CEP-3 basic diluents. Soybean extract 1 can support the life of spermatozoa up to day 5 but may cause the viscosity and movement of spermatozoa to be hyperactive. Soybean extract 2 can support the life of spermatozoa up to the 3rd day of cold storage and produces progressive (non-rotating) movement patterns. Further, research is recommended with higher levels of ASE 2.
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- Dian Ratnawati
- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency of The Republic of Indonesia (BRIN), Cibinong Sciences Center, Bogor, Indonesia
- Department of Animal Reproduction and Breeding, Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Livestock Production, Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and Breeding, Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and Breeding, Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematic and Natural Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and Breeding, Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia
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Liang J, Larbi A, Lv C, Ali S, Wu G, Quan G. Fertility results after exocervical insemination using goat semen cryopreserved with extenders based on egg yolk, skim milk, or soybean lecithin. Reprod Domest Anim 2023; 58:431-442. [PMID: 36510740 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14304] [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: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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To evaluate the effects of four extenders on the post-thaw quality and fertility of goat semen, six Yunshang Black bucks' semen was collected, pooled, diluted with Andromed® (Andr®), Optidyl® (Opt®), P3644 Sigma l-phosphatidylcholine (l-α SL), and skim milk-based (Milk) extenders, and then cryopreserved. The sperm motilities, abnormalities, membrane and acrosome integrity, mitochondrial activity, apoptosis, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production were evaluated after thawing. After exocervical insemination with the thawed semen, the pregnancy, lambing, and twinning rates were recorded and compared. The results showed that sperm motilities, membrane integrity, acrosome integrity, mitochondrial activity, and viable spermatozoa were significantly higher in the Andr® and Opt® groups than those in the l-α SL and Milk groups (p < .05). Furthermore, there was no difference between Andr® and Opt® (p > .05). The sperm abnormality was lower in semen frozen with the Andr® or Opt® extenders, as compared to the l-α SL or Milk extender (p < .05). Regarding, the viable cells with low ROS production, the optimal results were obtained in the semen frozen with Andr® and Opt® extenders. Following exocervical insemination, the pregnancy and lambing rates in the Milk group were significantly lower than those in the other groups (p < .05). No difference was found in the pregnancy and lambing rates between Andr®, Opt®, and l-α SL (p > .05). Furthermore, the twinning rates were similar between these four groups (p > .05). In conclusion, egg yolk or skim milk can be substituted by soybean lecithin during cryopreservation of goat semen.
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- Jiachong Liang
- Yunnan Animal Science and Veterinary Institute, Kunming City, China.,Yunnan Provincial Genebank of Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resources, Kunming City, China
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- Yunnan Animal Science and Veterinary Institute, Kunming City, China.,Laboratory of Sustainable Agriculture Management, Higher School of Technology-Sidi Bennour, Chouaıb Doukkali University, El Jadida, Morocco
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- Yunnan Animal Science and Veterinary Institute, Kunming City, China.,Yunnan Provincial Genebank of Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resources, Kunming City, China
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- Dow Institute for Advanced Biological and Animal Research, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Yunnan Animal Science and Veterinary Institute, Kunming City, China.,Yunnan Provincial Genebank of Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resources, Kunming City, China.,Yunnan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Animal Genetic Resource Conservation and Germplasm Enhancement, Kunming City, China
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- Yunnan Animal Science and Veterinary Institute, Kunming City, China.,Yunnan Provincial Genebank of Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resources, Kunming City, China.,Yunnan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Animal Genetic Resource Conservation and Germplasm Enhancement, Kunming City, China
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Kalwar Q, Chu M, Korejo RA, Soomro H, Yan P. Cryopreservation of Yak Semen: A Comprehensive Review. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12243451. [PMID: 36552371 PMCID: PMC9774175 DOI: 10.3390/ani12243451] [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: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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An urgent need to boost the sustainability and efficiency of animal production exists, owing to the growing global population. Enhancing the global fertility of animals, especially cattle, is essential to ameliorate this issue. Artificial insemination and sperm cryopreservation have a considerable and favorable influence on the quantity and quality of the cattle produced. Sperm cryopreservation is crucial for livestock production because it promotes and accelerates genetic diversity and the worldwide dispersion of animals with enhanced genetics. Owing to the importance of cryobiology in reproductive technologies, researchers are developing new approaches, and they are testing cryoprotectant drugs to enhance sperm cryosurvival. However, the viability of sperm after freezing is low and widely varies across breeding yaks. These faults are crucial because they impede advances in reproductive biotechnology and the study of mammalian gametes at a fundamental level. Using chemicals, researchers have developed and enhanced various extenders with varying degrees of efficiency to reduce cryodamage and oxidative stress. In this article, we review the cryopreservation of yak semen, the development of extenders, the difficulties faced during cryopreservation, and the evaluation of semen quality using various methodologies. This review might be helpful for researchers exploring semen cryopreservation in the future, as demand for enhanced cryopreservation exists to boost the post-thaw viability and fertility of sperm.
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- Qudratullah Kalwar
- Key Laboratory of Yak Breeding Engineering, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Lanzhou 730050, China
- Department of Animal Nutrition, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sakrand 67210, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Yak Breeding Engineering, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Lanzhou 730050, China
- Correspondence: (M.C.); (P.Y.); Tel.: +86-931-211-5288 (P.Y.); Fax: +86-931-211-5191 (P.Y.)
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- Department of Animal Nutrition, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sakrand 67210, Pakistan
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- Department of Animal Nutrition, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sakrand 67210, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Yak Breeding Engineering, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Lanzhou 730050, China
- Correspondence: (M.C.); (P.Y.); Tel.: +86-931-211-5288 (P.Y.); Fax: +86-931-211-5191 (P.Y.)
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Advances in sperm cryopreservation in farm animals: Cattle, horse, pig and sheep. Anim Reprod Sci 2022; 246:106904. [PMID: 34887155 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2021.106904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Sperm cryopreservation is one of the most important procedures in the development of biotechnologies for assisted reproduction. In some farm animals, the use of cryopreserved sperm has so many benefits for which relevance has become more evident in recent decades. Values for post-thaw sperm quality, however, are variable among species and within individuals of the same species. There is no standardized methodology for each of the stages of the cryopreservation procedure (andrological examination, semen collection, dilution, centrifugation, resuspension of the pellet with the freezing medium, packaging, freezing and post-thaw sperm evaluation), which also contributes to differences among studies. Cryotolerance markers of sperm and seminal plasma (SP) have been evaluated for prediction of ejaculate freezability. In addition, in previous research, there has been a focus on supplementing cryopreservation media with different substances, such as enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants. In most studies, inclusion of these substances have led to improved post-thaw sperm quality and fertilizing capacity as a result of minimizing the adverse effects on sperm structure and function. Another approach is the use of different cryoprotectants. The aim with this review article is to provide an update on sperm cryopreservation in farm animals. The main detrimental effects of cryopreservation are described, including the negative repercussion on reproductive performance. Furthermore, the potential use of molecular biomarkers to predict sperm cryotolerance is discussed, as well as the addition of substances that can mitigate the harmful impact of freezing and thawing on sperm.
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Rabaglino M, Le Danvic C, Schibler L, Kupisiewicz K, Perrier J, O'Meara C, Kenny D, Fair S, Lonergan P. Identification of sperm proteins as biomarkers of field fertility in Holstein-Friesian bulls used for artificial insemination. J Dairy Sci 2022; 105:10033-10046. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2022-22273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Akhtar MF, Ma Q, Li Y, Chai W, Zhang Z, Li L, Wang C. Effect of Sperm Cryopreservation in Farm Animals Using Nanotechnology. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12172277. [PMID: 36077996 PMCID: PMC9454492 DOI: 10.3390/ani12172277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Revised: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Sperm cryopreservation is one of the sublime biotechnologies for assisted reproduction. In recent decades, there has been an increasing trend in the use of preserved semen. Post-thaw semen quality and values vary among animals of the same species. Similarly, there are species-specific variations in sperm morphology, i.e., sperm head, kinetic properties, plasma membrane integrity, and freezability. Similarly, the viability of sperm varies in the female reproductive tract, i.e., from a few hours (in cattle) to several days (in chicken). Various steps of sperm cryopreservation, i.e., male health examination, semen collection, dilution, semen centrifugation, pre- and post-thaw semen quality evaluation, lack standardized methodology, that result in differences in opinions. Assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including sperm preservation, are not applied to the same extent in commercial poultry species as in mammalian species for management and economic reasons. Sperm preservation requires a reduction in physiological metabolism by extending the viable duration of the gametes. Physiologically and morphologically, spermatozoa are unique in structure and function to deliver paternal DNA and activate oocytes after fertilization. Variations in semen and sperm composition account for better handling of semen, which can aid in improved fertility. This review aims to provide an update on sperm cryopreservation in farm animals.
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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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O’Meara C, Henrotte E, Kupisiewicz K, Latour C, Broekhuijse M, Camus A, Gavin-Plagne L, Sellem E. The effect of adjusting settings within a Computer-Assisted Sperm Analysis (CASA) system on bovine sperm motility and morphology results. Anim Reprod 2022; 19:e20210077. [PMID: 35281996 PMCID: PMC8900729 DOI: 10.1590/1984-3143-ar2021-0077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 04/04/2023] Open
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Semen motility is the most widely recognized semen quality parameter used by Artificial Insemination (AI) centers. With the increasing worldwide export of semen between AI centers there is an increasing need for standardized motility assessment methods. Computer-Assisted Sperm Analysis (CASA) technology is thought to provide an objective motility evaluation; however, results can still vary between laboratories. The aim of present study was to verify the impact of different setting values of the CASA IVOS II on motility, concentration, and morphology of bovine semen samples frozen in an extender with or without egg yolk and then decide on optimal settings for a further validation step across AI centers. Semen straws from 30 different bulls were analyzed using IVOS II with twelve modified settings. No significant changes were observed in semen concentration, percentage of motile sperm or kinetic results for either extender type. However, increasing settings for both STR and VAP progressive (%) from Low, Medium, and High cut-off values significantly (p<0.05) reduced the percentage of detected progressive spermatozoa, in egg yolk extender from 49.5±15.2, 37.2±11.9 to 11.9±5.3%, and in clear extender from 51.9±9.1, 35.8±7.3 to 10.0±2.4%, respectively. In clear extender only, the modification of droplet proximal head length significantly affected the detection of normal sperm percentages (88.0± 4.7 to 95.0±0.6 and 96.0±0.6%) and of the percentage of detected proximal droplets (12.2±4.7, 2.5±2.7 to 0.6±0.2%) for Low, Medium and High values respectively (p<0.05). The identification of sensitivity within the CASA system to changes in set parameters then led to the determination of an optimal IVOS II setting. The existing variability among centers for these phenotypes was reduced when the standardized settings were applied across different CASA units. The results clearly show the importance of applied settings for the final CASA results and emphasize the need for standardized settings to obtain comparable data.
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Vozaf J, Makarevich AV, Balazi A, Vasicek J, Svoradova A, Olexikova L, Chrenek P. Cryopreservation of ram semen: Manual versus programmable freezing and different lengths of equilibration. Anim Sci J 2021; 92:e13670. [PMID: 34951508 DOI: 10.1111/asj.13670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The aim of our study was to examine effects of the length of semen equilibration as well as two freezing techniques on ram sperm post-thaw quality. The ejaculates of Wallachian sheep rams (n = 12) were collected by an electro-ejaculation, equilibrated in a Triladyl® (0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 h) containing glycerol and egg yolk and frozen by programmable freezing (PF) or manual freezing (MF). After thawing, sperm samples were subjected to the motility (computer-assisted sperm analysis [CASA]), viability (SYBR-14/PI), and fertilizing ability (FA) (in vitro penetration/fertilization test on bovine oocytes) assays. It was found that the equilibration of 6 h (E-6) ensured higher post-thaw sperm motility and progressive movement compared with other lengths tested, irrespective of a freezing technique. The E-6 sperm viability did not differ between PF and MF but was lower (P < 0.05) than control. Sperm FA (E-6) was similar in PF (60.44%) and MF (62%) but slightly lower than in fresh (72.8%). Our data demonstrate that the use of MF was comparable with PF, which can be applied in the field conditions without need in a piece of cost-expensive equipment, which can greatly benefit the gene bank of animal genetic resources.
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- Jakub Vozaf
- Institute of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, Nitra, 949 76, Slovak Republic
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- NPPC, Research Institute for Animal Production in Nitra, Hlohovecka 2, Lužianky, 951 41, Slovak Republic
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- NPPC, Research Institute for Animal Production in Nitra, Hlohovecka 2, Lužianky, 951 41, Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, Nitra, 949 76, Slovak Republic.,NPPC, Research Institute for Animal Production in Nitra, Hlohovecka 2, Lužianky, 951 41, Slovak Republic
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- NPPC, Research Institute for Animal Production in Nitra, Hlohovecka 2, Lužianky, 951 41, Slovak Republic.,Department of Animal Morphology, Physiology and Genetics, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1/1665, Brno, 613 00, Czech Republic
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- NPPC, Research Institute for Animal Production in Nitra, Hlohovecka 2, Lužianky, 951 41, Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, Nitra, 949 76, Slovak Republic.,NPPC, Research Institute for Animal Production in Nitra, Hlohovecka 2, Lužianky, 951 41, Slovak Republic
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Firdaus F, Ratnawati D. Effectiveness of cauda epididymal plasma-2 and lecithin based diluents to minimize abnormality of sexing albumin spermatozoa during cold storage. Vet World 2021; 14:2543-2548. [PMID: 34840475 PMCID: PMC8613774 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2021.2543-2548] [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: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background and Aim: Lecithin based diluent such as AndroMed, is a semen diluent made without animal components to prevent the risk of disease transmission, while glutathione (GSH) is an intracellular non-enzymatic antioxidant that prevents cell damage due to reactive oxygen species. Meanwhile, the specific impact of AndroMed and GSH combinations on spermatozoa abnormalities has not been fully studied. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effect of using cauda epididymal plasma-2 (CEP-2) and AndroMed diluents with or without the addition of GSH on the abnormalities of sexing semen of Ongole crossbred bulls in cold storage. Materials and Methods: This study used a factorial completely randomized design 2×2, the first factor was types of diluent and the second was with or without the addition of GSH. Observation of spermatozoa abnormalities was carried out at a storage time of 0-5 days using 297 ejaculations of liquid semen, with 100 spermatozoa observed per smear of each ejaculate. Furthermore, the data were analyzed using a two-way analysis of variance and the significant threshold (p-value) for statistical analysis was set at <0.05. Results: The results showed that there was a significant difference (p<0.05) between AndroMed and CEP-2 in minimizing the abnormalities of upper layer spermatozoa (X), with parameters DH and AD on day 0, damage of spermatozoa (DMR) on days 1-5, and dag-like defect (DLD) on day 5. Furthermore, spermatozoa abnormalities in the lower layer (Y) showed a significant difference between diluents in the parameters of AD on day 1, DMR on days 0-5, and DLD on days 1-5. The significant difference between with or without the addition of GSH in the X sperm was observed in the DH parameters on day 0 and DMR on 5, while there was no significant difference in the Y sperm. Conclusion: Based on the results, AndroMed has the potential to minimize spermatozoa abnormalities compared to CEP-2 diluent in sexed liquid semen. Therefore, AndroMed diluents with or without the addition of 1 mM GSH have no significant effect on spermatozoa abnormalities.
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- Frediansyah Firdaus
- Department of Animal Physiology and Reproduction, Beef Cattle Research Institute, Pasuruan East Java 67184, Indonesia
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- Department of Animal Physiology and Reproduction, Beef Cattle Research Institute, Pasuruan East Java 67184, Indonesia
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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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Tar M, Towhidi A, Zeinoaldini S, Zhandi M, Mohammadi-Sangcheshmeh A, Moazeni Zadeh MH. Effects of different ultrastructures of lecithin on cryosurvival of goat spermatozoa. Andrologia 2021; 53:e14183. [PMID: 34255371 DOI: 10.1111/and.14183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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This study was to evaluate the effects of two different ultrastructures of lecithin including nanoparticles (NPE mostly nanomicelles) and lecithin nanoliposome (NLE) with egg yolk extender (EYE) on goat sperm cryopreservation. Semen samples were collected from 6 goats, then pooled, diluted and then frozen. Motility and motion parameters, plasma membrane integrity and functionality, morphology, apoptosis status (Annexin V-PI), acrosome integrity, DNA fragmentation and in vitro fertilisation were assessed. Total motility and most motion parameters were higher in EYE (p < .05) compared with the two lecithin extenders, while there were no significant differences between NLE and NPE. NLE and NPE had higher values for viable spermatozoa (Annexin V-PI) (p < .05) compared with EYE. The highest value for dead spermatozoa was observed in EYE (p = .08). A higher percentage of DNA fragmentation (p < .05) was detected in EYE compared with NPE. Plasma membrane integrity and functionality, morphology, acrosome integrity and fertility of spermatozoa indicated no significant differences between extenders. Data suggested that ultrastructural changes of lecithin (micelles versus. liposome) could not improve the sperm cryosurvival of goat spermatozoa. Moreover, we cannot also claim that lecithin-based diluent supplies better protection compared with the egg yolk in goat.
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- Mohammad Tar
- Department of Animal Science, Campus of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Campus of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Campus of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Campus of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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Silva NC, Leão KM, Pádua JT, Marques TC, Neto FRA, Dode MAN, Cunha ATM. Effect of different cryopreservation extenders added with antioxidants on semen quality and in vitro embryo production efficiency in cattle. AN ACAD BRAS CIENC 2021; 93:e20191229. [PMID: 34076181 DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765202120191229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 06/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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To evaluate the addition of antioxidants in extenders on post-thaw bovine semen quality and in vitro embryo production efficiency. Six semen samples were collected from five Holstein bulls. In the experiment I, the samples were diluted with AndroMed® and Bovimix® and added antioxidants glutathione (1.5 and 2.5 mM) and melatonin (0.5 and 1.0 mM). In the experiment II, the best treatments obtained in experiment I were used for in vitro fecundation. Glutathione did not improve sperm viability. Melatonin had a negative effect on semen characteristics. Andromed® showed better results in sperm kinetics parameters. Bovimix® was more efficient in maintaining cell integrity parameters. Significant correlation was found between sperm kinetics parameters and between cell integrity parameters. For in vitro embryo production, after oocyte selection, maturation, fertilization and cultivation were performed using the four treatments previously evaluated. Andromed® was more efficient in the cleavage rate, no effect of the addition of glutathione. However, the addition of 2.5 mM glutathione in the Bovimix® improved the cleavage rate. There was a significant moderate correlation between cleavage rate and sperm kinetic characteristics. Glutathione did not improve sperm viability. Melatonin reduced the maintenance of sperm characteristics. Andromed® was more efficient in in vitro embryo production and no effect of glutathione was found in this extender. Addition of 2.5 mM glutathione in the Bovimix® extender provided a higher cleavage rate.
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- Natalia C Silva
- Universidade Federal de Goiás, Escola de Veterinária e Zootecnia, Rua Esperança, s/n, Campus Samambaia, 74690-900 Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Instituto Federal Goiano, Rua Sul Goiânia, Km 01, Zona Rural, 75901-970 Rio Verde, GO, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Goiás, Escola de Veterinária e Zootecnia, Rua Esperança, s/n, Campus Samambaia, 74690-900 Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Instituto Federal Goiano, Rua Sul Goiânia, Km 01, Zona Rural, 75901-970 Rio Verde, GO, Brazil
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- Instituto Federal Goiano, Rua Sul Goiânia, Km 01, Zona Rural, 75901-970 Rio Verde, GO, Brazil
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- Universidade de Brasília, Instituto de Biologia, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, s/n, Asa Norte, 70910-900 Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Universidade de Brasília, Instituto de Biologia, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, s/n, Asa Norte, 70910-900 Brasília, DF, Brazil
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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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Ugur MR, Saber Abdelrahman A, Evans HC, Gilmore AA, Hitit M, Arifiantini RI, Purwantara B, Kaya A, Memili E. Advances in Cryopreservation of Bull Sperm. Front Vet Sci 2019; 6:268. [PMID: 31552277 PMCID: PMC6736622 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2019.00268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2019] [Accepted: 08/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Cryopreservation of semen and artificial insemination have an important, positive impact on cattle production, and product quality. Through the use of cryopreserved semen and artificial insemination, sperm from the best breeding bulls can be used to inseminate thousands of cows around the world. Although cryopreservation of bull sperm has advanced beyond that of other species, there are still major gaps in the knowledge and technology bases. Post-thaw viability of sperm is still low and differs significantly among the breeding bulls. These weaknesses are important because they are preventing advances both in fundamental science of mammalian gametes and reproductive biotechnology. Various extenders have been developed and supplemented with chemicals to reduce cryodamage or oxidative stress with varying levels of success. More detailed insights on sperm morphology and function have been uncovered through application of advanced tools in modern molecular and cell biology. This article provides a concise review of progress in the cryopreservation of bull sperm, advances in extender development, and frontiers using diverse techniques of the study of sperm viability. This scientific resource is important in animal biotechnology because with the advances in discovery of sperm fertility markers, there is an urgent need to improve post-thaw viability and fertility of sperm through enhanced cryopreservation for precision agriculture to produce food animals to ensure food security on the global scale.
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- Muhammet Rasit Ugur
- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, United States
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- Department of Clinic, Reproduction and Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, United States
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, United States
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, United States
- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kastamonu University, Kastamonu, Turkey
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- Department of Clinic, Reproduction and Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Department of Clinic, Reproduction and Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, United States
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Animal protein-free OptiXcell and shortened equilibration periods can replace egg yolk-based extender and slow cooling for rhinoceros semen cryopreservation. Cryobiology 2019; 89:21-25. [PMID: 31226254 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2019.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Revised: 05/28/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OptiXcell (OP) was tested as an animal protein-free alternative to an egg yolk-based extender for rhinoceros semen cryopreservation and shorter chilling/equilibration periods were evaluated. Semen was collected from three rhinoceros species: black (Diceros bicornis; n = 2), white (Ceratotherium simum; n = 2), and greater one-horned (GOH; Rhinoceros unicornis; n = 3). Controls were diluted with equine extender (EQ) or OP and equilibrated for 1 h. Treatments were diluted with extender and cooled for 15 min (fast: FEQ; FOP) or not cooled (immediate: IEQ; IOP), prior to cryopreservation. Motility decreased post-thaw (EQ: 50.7 ± 5.2%; OP: 52.9 ± 3.4%) from fresh (82.9 ± 2.9%), was higher in OP than IOP (38.6 ± 4.9%; P ≤ 0.05) and decreased over time (P ≤ 0.05). Post-thaw acrosomal integrity was lower in EQ, FEQ, and IEQ (56.9 ± 0.7; 56.6 ± 4.5; 54.9 ± 2.9%) than OP, FOP, IOP (71.8 ± 4.7; 71.9 ± 3.8; 69.9 ± 4.5%) and fresh (72.6 ± 1.4%; P ≤ 0.05). Progression and viability were lower in EQ (2.8 ± 0.2; 61.9 ± 7.4%) and OP (3.1 ± 0.2; 53.4 ± 6.9%) than fresh (3.7 ± 0.2; 87.2 ± 1.3%), decreased over time (P ≤ 0.05) but not different among treatments (P > 0.05). Morphology did not differ between fresh (75.0 ± 4.9% normal) and any treatment group (70.0-77.8%) or over time (P > 0.05). OptiXcell is comparable to egg yolk-based EQ when used for rhinoceros semen cryopreservation. Furthermore, chilling/equilibration can be reduced with little impact on sperm characteristics.
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KALITA MANOJKUMAR, SINHA SUDIP, DEKA BHARATCHANDRA, BISWAS RANJANKUMAR, BARKALITA LUITMANI, BORAH RUMISAIKIA. Efficacy of soy-lecithin for replacing egg yolk in tris extender on quality of frozen buck semen. THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2019. [DOI: 10.56093/ijans.v89i4.89137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The present study undetaken to find the efficacy of incorporating soy-lecithin in tris extender for replacing egg yolk, a widely used animal component. Pooled ejaculates (40), 10 from each of four bucks maintained at Goat Research Station, Burnihat were used for freezing in tris extender containing 1% and 1.5% soy-lecithin and 20% egg yolk by adopting split sample technique following conventional method. The post thaw sperm motility in 1.5% soy-lecithin-tris extender (60.20±0.45%) was comparable with that of 20% egg yolk-tris (61.20±0.45%), the difference being non-significant. However, the post thaw values for live sperm, intact acrosome and hypo-osmotic swollen sperm were significantly lower in 1.5% soy-lecithin-tris as compared to that in 20% egg yolk-tris. The post thaw values were significantly higher for 1.5% than that for 1% soy-lecithin for all the parameters studied. It could be concluded that 1.5% soy-lecithin-tris extender has similar efficacy with that of 20% egg yolk-tris extender in respect of post thaw sperm motility; however, significantly lower post thaw values for remaining sperm qualities obtained with soy-lecithin in tris-based extender necessitate further trials comprising higher number of ejaculates from more bucks to find a suitable level of soy-lecithin for replacing egg yolk in tris extender for freezing of goat semen.
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Zheng X, Deng Z, Qin JG, Wang A, Gu Z, Ma Z. Noble scallop, Chlamys nobilis, sperm motility duration in the post-activation phase. Anim Reprod Sci 2018; 196:197-204. [PMID: 30115521 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.08.009] [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: 06/06/2018] [Revised: 07/18/2018] [Accepted: 08/07/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Sperm motility in the post-activation phase is important for conducting and assessing species-specific artificial fertilization protocols. This study characterizes spermatozoa movement of the noble scallop, Chlamys nobilis, during the post-activation phase. Sperm samples were diluted and activated by fresh seawater, and subsequently incubated at 26 °C for 4 h. Sperm movement variables including total motile sperm (TM), rapid sperm (RAP), curvilinear velocity (VCL), straight-line velocity (VSL), average path velocity (VAP), lateral head displacement (ALH) and beat-cross frequency (BCF) after sperm activation was recorded and analyzed using the computer assisted semen analyze system. Based on the motility index (MI), the sperm movement was categorized into four groupings (twitching before full activation, full activation, twitching after full activation, and decreasing during the latter portion of the sperm motility pattern). The full activation lasted 21 min with the greatest movement characteristics except BCF, and there was no difference with twitching before full activation except for the RAP. The greatest TM was observed at 24.5 min after activation. The RAP, VCL, VSL, VAP and ALH values in the post-activation phase increased at full activation, followed by a subsequent decrease, while the BCF continued to trend downward throughout the study. This study contributes to the understanding on the sperm property of the noble scallop for gamete management, fertilization and spat production in aquaculture.
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- Xing Zheng
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea (Hainan University), 58 Renmin Avenue, Haikou, Hainan 570228, PR China; Ocean College, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Avenue, Haikou 570228, Hainan, PR China; Tropical Aquaculture Research and Development Center, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Sanya 572018, PR China
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- Tropical Aquaculture Research and Development Center, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Sanya 572018, PR China
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- College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea (Hainan University), 58 Renmin Avenue, Haikou, Hainan 570228, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea (Hainan University), 58 Renmin Avenue, Haikou, Hainan 570228, PR China; Ocean College, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Avenue, Haikou 570228, Hainan, PR China.
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- Tropical Aquaculture Research and Development Center, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Sanya 572018, PR China.
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