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Allai L, Druart X, Terzioğlu P, Louanjli N, Nasser B, Ozturk M, El Amiri B. The Addition of Opuntia ficus-indica Ethanolic Extract to a Skimmed Milk-Based Extender Impacts Ram Sperm Quality. Vet Med Int 2023; 2023:6248890. [PMID: 37063479 PMCID: PMC10101746 DOI: 10.1155/2023/6248890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023] Open
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Recently, researchers have focused on the use of natural antioxidants to improve semen quality as a key element for successful artificial insemination. In this context, the first aim of this study was to determine the antioxidant activity and composition (minerals, vitamins, and sugars) of Opuntia ficus-indica cladode ethanolic extract (ETHEX). A further purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of ETHEX supplementation on the quality of liquid ram semen extended with skim milk (SM) at 5°C. The antioxidant activity of ETHEX was studied using free radical 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH•) assay. The mineral composition and the sugar and vitamin contents of ETHEX were determined using an inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) and HPLC-DAD-RID analytical instruments. As a second part, semen was collected from five Boujaâd rams with an artificial vagina. The ejaculates with more than 70% motility were pooled, extended with skim milk (SM) extender without (control) or supplemented with 1-8% of ETHEX (37°C; 0.8 × 109 sperm/mL). Sperm quality parameters were assessed at 8, 24, 48, and 72 h. The results showed that ETHEX had a higher antioxidant activity compared to those of ascorbic acid and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). Furthermore, ETHEX contains a considerable amount of minerals, vitamins, and sugars. The inclusion of 1 or 2% ETHEX in SM increased the sperm motility, viability, and membrane integrity and decreased the abnormality of spontaneous and catalyzed lipids peroxidation (p < 0.05) up to 72 h. In addition, semen diluted with 1 and 2% ETHEX decreased the level of DNA fragmentation compared to the control group (p < 0.05). In conclusion, the ETHEX could be recommended to improve the quality of liquid ram spermatozoa. However, its effects on artificial insemination should be further studied.
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- Larbi Allai
- Laboratoire de Recherche Management de L'agriculture Durable (MAD), Ecole Supérieure de Technologie Sidi Bennour, Université Chouaïb Doukkali, El Jadida, Morocco
- Animal Production Unit, Regional Center for Agricultural Research of Settat, National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), Avenue Ennasr, P.O. Box 415 Rabat Principal, 10090 Rabat, Morocco
- Laboratoire de Biochimie et Neurosciences, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Hassan 1, BP 577, Setta 26000, Morocco
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- INRA, UMR 85 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, Nouzilly F-37380, France
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Department of Polymer Materials Engineering, Bursa Technical University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Labomac IVF Centers and Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Rue Moulay Abdellah N40, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratoire de Biochimie et Neurosciences, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Hassan 1, BP 577, Setta 26000, Morocco
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Mugla Sıtkı Koçman University, Mugla 48121, Turkey
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- Animal Production Unit, Regional Center for Agricultural Research of Settat, National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), Avenue Ennasr, P.O. Box 415 Rabat Principal, 10090 Rabat, Morocco
- African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Laayoune 70000, Morocco
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Montes-Garrido R, Riesco MF, Anel-Lopez L, Neila-Montero M, Palacin-Martinez C, Boixo JC, de Paz P, Ortega-Ferrusola C, Hassan MAA, Anel L, Alvarez M. Application of ultrasound technique to evaluate the testicular function and its correlation to the sperm quality after different collection frequency in rams. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:1035036. [PMID: 36504850 PMCID: PMC9732105 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.1035036] [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: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The frequency of semen collection is a crucial factor to consider in the rams performance inside breeding centers workout. To evaluate this factor, ram Breeding Soundness Evaluation could include sperm quality evaluation and new predictive and non-invasive tools such as ultrasound technique. In this work, an advanced ultrasonography technology, analyzing the testicular volume, echotexture, and vascular function, was used in three different frequencies of semen collection (abstinence frequency, AF; standard frequency, SF; and intensive frequency, IF). Semen samples were cooled (15°C, 6 h) and evaluated in terms of production, motility, viability, apoptosis, and content of reactive oxygen species. Correlation coefficients were calculated between ultrasonography measurements of echotexture and blood flow and sperm quality parameters. Our results showed an increase in the testicular echotexture when the frequency of semen collection was intensified. Doppler parameters (PSV, RI, PI, TABF) increased (P ≤ 0.05) when the frequency of semen collection was intensified. The sperm motility and functionality decreased in the samples of IF (P ≤ 0.05), evidencing the frequency of semen collection's influence. Moreover, moderate positive correlations were established among echotexture and different Doppler parameters with motility parameters in SF. Furthermore, the influence of abstinence days on AI success was analyzed in a field assay. The highest fertility rates were obtained when males had two to five abstinence days. To conclude, frequency of semen collection could be influenced in terms of semen quantity and sperm quality, showing changes in parenchyma echotexture and testicular vascularization. The standard semen collection frequency was the most adequate option. In addition, ultrasonography may be a predictive tool for estimating variations in the sperm quality of donor rams subjected to different frequencies of semen collection in reproduction centers.
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- Rafael Montes-Garrido
- Investigación en Técnicas de Reproducción Asistida – Universidad de León, Instituto de Desarrollo Ganadero y Sanidad Animal, University of León, León, Spain,Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, León, Spain
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- Investigación en Técnicas de Reproducción Asistida – Universidad de León, Instituto de Desarrollo Ganadero y Sanidad Animal, University of León, León, Spain,Celular Biology, Department of Molecular Biology, University of León, León, Spain
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- Investigación en Técnicas de Reproducción Asistida – Universidad de León, Instituto de Desarrollo Ganadero y Sanidad Animal, University of León, León, Spain,Anatomy, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, León, Spain,*Correspondence: Luis Anel-Lopez
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- Investigación en Técnicas de Reproducción Asistida – Universidad de León, Instituto de Desarrollo Ganadero y Sanidad Animal, University of León, León, Spain,Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, León, Spain
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- Investigación en Técnicas de Reproducción Asistida – Universidad de León, Instituto de Desarrollo Ganadero y Sanidad Animal, University of León, León, Spain,Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, León, Spain
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- Investigación en Técnicas de Reproducción Asistida – Universidad de León, Instituto de Desarrollo Ganadero y Sanidad Animal, University of León, León, Spain,Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, León, Spain
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- Investigación en Técnicas de Reproducción Asistida – Universidad de León, Instituto de Desarrollo Ganadero y Sanidad Animal, University of León, León, Spain,Celular Biology, Department of Molecular Biology, University of León, León, Spain
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- Laboratory of Equine Reproduction and Equine Spermatology, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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- Investigación en Técnicas de Reproducción Asistida – Universidad de León, Instituto de Desarrollo Ganadero y Sanidad Animal, University of León, León, Spain,Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, León, Spain
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- Investigación en Técnicas de Reproducción Asistida – Universidad de León, Instituto de Desarrollo Ganadero y Sanidad Animal, University of León, León, Spain,Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, León, Spain
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Palacin-Martinez C, Alvarez M, Montes-Garrido R, Neila-Montero M, Anel-Lopez L, de Paz P, Anel L, Riesco MF. Frequency of Semen Collection Affects Ram Sperm Cryoresistance. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12121492. [PMID: 35739829 PMCID: PMC9219472 DOI: 10.3390/ani12121492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The improvement of frozen-thawed sperm quality has been mostly approached from the view of cryopreservation protocol optimization in terms of cryoprotectant solutions, freezing-thawing rates and antioxidant supplementation, while the impact of sperm collection frequency remains unknown in rams. In this work, a multiparametric study was carried out in cooled and frozen-thawed semen to evaluate sperm quality after different semen collection frequencies during a month: zero sperm collection (0 CW), four sperm collections per week (4 CW), and ten sperm collections per week (10 CW). Traditional analyses have been applied, in combination with novel technologies related to redox balance. Frozen-thawed semen quality showed a significant decrease (p < 0.05) in 0 CW and 10 CW in comparison to 4 CW, concerning motility and kinetics parameters. However, apoptosis showed a significant increase (p < 0.05) in 10 CW in comparison to 0 CW and 4 CW. The employment methods related to redox balance provided us with the definitive probe to ensure the influence of collection frequency on balance redox after thawing. Specifically, glutathione peroxidase (GPX) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity showed a significant decrease (p < 0.05) in 10 CW compared to 0 CW and 4 CW. The characterization of alternative strategies to sperm cryopreservation based on consideration of male sexual regimes, could improve the quality of frozen-thawed sperm.
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- Cristina Palacin-Martinez
- Assisted Reproduction Techniques Research Group (Itra-ULE), INDEGSAL, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
- Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
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- Assisted Reproduction Techniques Research Group (Itra-ULE), INDEGSAL, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
- Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
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- Assisted Reproduction Techniques Research Group (Itra-ULE), INDEGSAL, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
- Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
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- Assisted Reproduction Techniques Research Group (Itra-ULE), INDEGSAL, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
- Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
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- Assisted Reproduction Techniques Research Group (Itra-ULE), INDEGSAL, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
- Anatomy, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
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- Assisted Reproduction Techniques Research Group (Itra-ULE), INDEGSAL, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
- Cellular Biology, Department of Molecular Biology, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
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- Assisted Reproduction Techniques Research Group (Itra-ULE), INDEGSAL, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
- Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
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- Assisted Reproduction Techniques Research Group (Itra-ULE), INDEGSAL, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
- Cellular Biology, Department of Molecular Biology, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
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Factors influencing seminal plasma composition and its relevance to succeed sperm technology in sheep: an updated review. Small Rumin Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2022.106759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The effect of dilution rate and successive semen collections on sperm quality and sexual motivation of sexually mature South African Merino rams. Trop Anim Health Prod 2021; 53:182. [PMID: 33634325 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-021-02627-0] [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: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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This study investigated whether dilution rate and successive semen collections influenced sperm viability, morphology, motility and male sexual motivation in sexually mature South African Merino rams (SAMR). Semen was collected from 11 rams up to either sperm or behavioural exhaustion. Semen was then immediately serial diluted to make 0, 2, 4, 8 and 16× dilutions with Hams F10 diluent. Following dilution, sperm motility was evaluated using computer-assisted sperm analysis (SCA®), while sperm morphology and viability were assessed using nigrosin-eosin staining and SYBR14/PI, respectively. Male sexual motivation was recorded by reaction time to first mount, while male dexterity was calculated as the ratio of mounts to ejaculations. An increase of dilution rate did not affect sperm motility (P > 0.05) but resulted in a significant decrease in the percentage of live normal sperm (P < 0.05). Furthermore, while sperm concentration and number decreased with semen collection number (P < 0.05), no effect was detected on sperm viability, morphology and motility (P > 0.05), except for average curvilinear velocity which showed a biphasic trend (P < 0.05). Mating success and reaction time were negatively affected by successive semen collections (P < 0.05), while male dexterity was unaffected (P > 0.05). Nevertheless, relatively high numbers of motile sperm (>2 billion) were collected up to the 4th successive semen collection, with a short initial reaction period (<25 s) and good success rate (>65%). SAMR thus withstood frequent semen collections without affecting their sperm reserves or sexual motivation. Further studies are required to investigate optimal conditions for semen collection and artificial insemination in this breed.
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Correia LFL, Espírito-Santo CG, Braga RF, Carvalho-de-Paula CJ, da Silva AA, Brandão FZ, Freitas VJF, Ungerfeld R, Souza-Fabjan JMG. Addition of antifreeze protein type I or III to extenders for ram sperm cryopreservation. Cryobiology 2020; 98:194-200. [PMID: 33186590 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2020.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Antifreeze proteins (AFP) play an important role in cellular survival at sub-zero temperatures. This study assessed the effect of AFP type I or III in semen extender (TRIS-egg yolk) for ram sperm cryopreservation. Pooled semen of four rams were allocated into five treatments: Control (CONT, without AFP); AFP Type I [0.1 (AFPI-0.1) or 0.5 (AFPI-0.5) μg/mL]; or III [0.1 (AFPIII-0.1) or 0.5 (AFPIII-0.5) μg/mL], and then frozen in six replicates. Treatments affected kinetic parameters, plasma membrane integrity and morphology (P < 0.05). The AFPIII-0.1 presented lesser total motility. Linearity was greater in AFPI-0.1, AFPI-0.5 and AFPIII-0.5 and straightness was greater in all AFP-supplemented extenders. Plasma membrane integrity was greater in AFPI-0.1 and AFPI-0.5. All AFP groups had greater percentage of normal sperm than CONT. No differences (P > 0.05) were observed in hypoosmotic test, sperm acrosome status, mitochondrial activity, chromatin condensation, perivitelline membrane binding rate and lipoperoxidation. In conclusion, the use of AFP, predominantly type I, may increase sperm cell protection during cryopreservation, with no adverse effect on potential fertilization capacity or increase in reactive oxygen species, being a potential cryoprotectant to ram sperm.
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- Lucas Francisco L Correia
- Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Av. Vital Brazil Filho, 64, CEP 24230-340, Niterói, RJ, Brazil.
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- Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Av. Vital Brazil Filho, 64, CEP 24230-340, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Av. Vital Brazil Filho, 64, CEP 24230-340, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Av. Vital Brazil Filho, 64, CEP 24230-340, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465, Km 07, Seropédica, RJ, 23890-000, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Av. Vital Brazil Filho, 64, CEP 24230-340, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Fisiologia e Controle da Reprodução, Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biociencias Veterinarias, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de la República, Lasplaces 1620, Montevideo, 11600, Uruguay
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- Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Av. Vital Brazil Filho, 64, CEP 24230-340, Niterói, RJ, Brazil.
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Alfradique VAP, Souza-Fabjan JMG, Batista RITP, Côrtes LR, Bragança GM, de Souza CV, Bartlewski PM, Brandão FZ. Bovine oviductal fluid (bOF) collected in the follicular or luteal phase of the estrous cycle exerts similar effects on ram sperm kinematics and acrosome reactivity in vitro. Reprod Biol 2019; 19:279-286. [PMID: 31439505 DOI: 10.1016/j.repbio.2019.07.004] [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: 03/24/2019] [Revised: 07/11/2019] [Accepted: 07/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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This study examined the effects of bovine oviductal fluid (bOF) obtained during the follicular or luteal phase of the estrous cycle on ram sperm kinematics, capacitation status and plasma membrane (PM) integrity at various time points during the 24-h incubation period. Fresh ram spermatozoa were selected using the swim-up technique and then incubated separately with either follicular phase (FbOF) or luteal phase (LbOF) bovine oviductal fluid added to Fert-TALP medium (positive control - POSControl) or in Fert-TALP medium without capacitating agents (negative control - NEGControl) at 38 °C under 5% CO2. Incubation with FbOF or LbOF for 2 h and 4 h promoted an increase (P < 0.05) in most of the sperm motility parameters as compared with the NEGControl group, and bOF-induced changes in sperm kinematics were similar (P > 0.05) to those seen in the POSControl group. After 6 h of incubation, the stimulatory effect of FbOF or LbOF on ram sperm kinematics was no longer observed (P > 0.05). Sperm PM integrity was not affected (P > 0.05) by incubation in bOF-supplemented media or in absence of capacitating factors (NEGControl). Although neither FbOF nor LbOF had any effect on sperm capacitation rates, the proportion of acrosome-reacted spermatozoa was greater (P < 0.05) for bOF-containing media compared with the NEGControl group during the long incubation periods (18 h and 24 h). In conclusion, bOF from either follicular or luteal phase of the estrous cycle enhances ram sperm motility for up to 4 h and the rate of acrosome reaction after long (18-24 h) incubation periods without affecting sperm viability.
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- Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Marino-Poma M, Loza-Murguia MG, Paxipati-Parra RC. Características bioquímicas del plasma seminal intrauterino poscoital en llamas ( Lama glama L.). JOURNAL OF THE SELVA ANDINA ANIMAL SCIENCE 2019. [DOI: 10.36610/j.jsaas.2019.060100017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Supplementation of 17β-estradiol and progesterone in the co-culture medium of bovine oviductal epithelial cells and ovine spermatozoa reduces the sperm kinematics and capacitation. Reprod Biol 2018; 18:368-379. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repbio.2018.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2018] [Revised: 10/11/2018] [Accepted: 10/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Umar S, Ahmad M, Ahmad I, Zubair M, Umar Z, Qureshi AS, Manzoor A, Murtaza A, Shaukat A. Correlation of biochemical constituents of seminal plasma with semen quality in Teddy goat (Capra hircus) bucks. Andrologia 2017; 50. [PMID: 29230840 DOI: 10.1111/and.12940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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This study was planned to determine the relationship between semen quality parameters and the levels of biochemical constituents of seminal plasma of Teddy (Capra hircus) buck semen. For this purpose, semen ejaculates were collected from five mature healthy Teddy bucks. All the experimental bucks were kept under natural environmental conditions. Semen was collected twice in a week for the duration of 6 weeks by Artificial Vagina (AV) in the breeding season (February-April). Two successive ejaculates of single buck were pooled at time of collection, and a total of 60 semen samples were processed for semen analysis. Sperm per cent motility, sperm concentration, dead sperm percentage, morphological abnormal spermatozoa, plasma membrane integrity were correlated with biochemical constituents of seminal plasma. The mean per cent motility (89.18% ± 0.37%), sperm concentration (1.86 ± 0.04 × 109 /ml), dead sperm percentage (8.08% ± 0.29%), morphological abnormal spermatozoa (6.05% ± 0.29%) and plasma membrane integrity (88.22% ± 0.34%) were recorded. The seminal plasma contained Na+ (144.12 ± 1.59 mEq/L), K+ (27.38 ± 0.49 mEq/L), Cl- (65.73 ± 0.45 mEq/L), Ca++ (9.34 ± 0.22 mg/dl), P (19.32 ± 0.97 mg/dl), aspartate aminotransferase (AST; 26.48 ± 1.30 IU/L), alanine aminotransferase (ALT; 168.47 ± 5.18 IU/L), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH; 215.98 ± 6.06 IU/L), albumin (1.90 ± 0.10 g/dl), globulins (2.08 ± 0.11 g/dl) and total protein (3.98 ± 0.20 g/dl). The collected data were analysed by applying Pearson's correlation coefficients. Dead sperm percentage had negative correlation with sodium (r = -.278, p < .05), albumin (r = -.294, p < .05), globulin (r = -.266, p < .05) and total protein (r = -.295, p < .05). Phosphorus was negatively associated with sperm concentration (r = -.262, p < .05). AST was negatively correlated with plasma membrane integrity (r = -.292, p < .05). It was concluded that most of the semen quality parameters of Teddy bucks were positively correlated with biochemical constituents, but opposite trends were found in case of dead sperm percentage. The seminal biochemical constituents dynamically interact with each other.
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- S Umar
- Department of Theriogenology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- UCV&AS, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Theriogenology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Theriogenology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Anatomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Anatomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of CMS, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Theriogenology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of CMS, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Villagrán M, Ungerfeld R. Permanent contact with females increases testosterone and improves fresh semen traits in pampas deer (Ozotoceros bezoarticus) males. Anim Reprod Sci 2013; 143:85-90. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2013.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2013] [Revised: 10/18/2013] [Accepted: 10/20/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Beran J, Šimoník O, Stádník L, Rajmon R, Ducháček J, Krejcárková A, Doležalová M, Šichtař J. Effect of bull, diluter and LDL-cholesterol concentration on spermatozoa resistance against cold shock. ACTA UNIVERSITATIS AGRICULTURAE ET SILVICULTURAE MENDELIANAE BRUNENSIS 2013. [DOI: 10.11118/actaun201361061575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The percentage of spermatozoa lost during the centrifugation of brown bear (Ursus arctos) ejaculates is associated with some spermatozoa quality and seminal plasma characteristics. Anim Reprod Sci 2012; 135:113-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2012.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2012] [Revised: 09/10/2012] [Accepted: 09/12/2012] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Valsa J, Skandhan KP, Gusani PH, Sahab Khan P, Amith S. Quality of 4-hourly ejaculates--levels of calcium and magnesium. Andrologia 2012; 45:10-7. [PMID: 22540387 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0272.2012.01301.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/28/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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A four-hourly ejaculation study was conducted in which eleven normal healthy subjects participated. Five of them discontinued after submitting three samples. One alone was present for submission at the end of 16 h (fifth ejaculate), which was his last submission. Physical exhaustion was the sole reason for all participants for their discontinuation from the study. The result showed a decrease in semen volume and sperm count from first to last ejaculate. The increase in motility was probably due to reduction in exposure time to sperm motility inhibitory factors. In general, total motile spermatozoa as well as actively motile spermatozoa progressively increased from first to last ejaculate at the cost of sluggish spermatozoa. A significant increase in seminal plasma calcium and magnesium was seen as well as a significant increase in magnesium inside the cell from the first to the fourth ejaculate. Considering the quality of semen, which was good in sperm count and excellent in motility, calcium and magnesium may be helpful in cleaning motility inhibitory factors of spermatozoa.
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- J Valsa
- Department of Physiology, Government Medical College, Surat, India
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Oliveira MEF, de Almeida OM, Pinho RO, Vicente WR, Rodrigues LFS. Behavioural and seminal characteristics of Santa Ines rams subjected to successive semen collections in the Amazonian region. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2012. [DOI: 10.4081/ijas.2012.e67] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Bingöl M, Yilmaz A, Cengiz F, Kum D. Effect of Frequent Ejaculation on Live Weight and Sperm Characteristics in Norduz Lambs. JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL RESEARCH 2011. [DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2006.9706605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Andrade O, Vázquez R, Orihuela A. Sexual Behaviour of Hair Rams ( Ovis aries) Subjected to Frequent Collection and Free from Habituation to the Female. JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL RESEARCH 2010. [DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2010.9707108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Wagner A, Claus R. The effects of postnatal FSH substitution on Sertoli cell number and the sperm production capacity of the adult boar. Anim Reprod Sci 2009; 110:269-82. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2008.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2007] [Revised: 01/17/2008] [Accepted: 01/18/2008] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Tajik P, Mirshokraee P, Khosravi A. Effects of different concentrations of aflatoxin B on ram epididymal and ejaculatory sperm viability and motility in vitro. Pak J Biol Sci 2007; 10:4500-4504. [PMID: 19093519 DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2007.4500.4504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The present study was carried to observe the effect of aflatoxin on ovine sperm in vitro. Ram epididymal and ejaculatory sperm cells were added into media containing different concentrations of aflatoxin B1. When ram epididymal sperm were put in different concentrations of aflatoxin, one-hour post incubation in control group, 81.25% of sperm cells were alive of which, 82.88% were motile. Significantly (p < 0.05) higher than medium with 31.25 ppb and higher concentration. The lowest motility (15.93%) was observed in 62.5 ppb aflatoxin. Sperm viability did not significantly changed after 2nd and 3rd h incubation but significantly decreased in 4th and 5th h post incubation. However, motility was not altered in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th h post incubation. In ejaculatory sperm, one hour post-incubation, in control group, 83.24% of sperm were alive of which 93.98% were motile, significantly (p < 0.05) higher than motility in medium with 7.81 ppb and higher concentrations of aflatoxin but not different with 1.96 ppb aflatoxin. In 62.5 ppb aflatoxin, the lowest motility was observed (18.9%). Sperm motility patterns for both epididymal and ejaculatory sperm cells were different after incubation in different concentrations of aflatoxin. The results of the present experiment showed that aflatoxin could decrease sperm motility obtained from ejaculation or epididymis.
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- P Tajik
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, P.O. Box 14155-6453, Tehran, Iran
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