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Zhao J, Meng P, Jin M, Ma X, Ma H, Yang H, Chen Y, Zhang J, Zhang Y, Luo Y, Liu J. Combined addition of L-carnitine and L-proline improves cryopreservation of dairy goat semen. Anim Reprod Sci 2023; 257:107325. [PMID: 37677888 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2023.107325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Cryopreservation of semen renders artificial insemination easier and cheaper compared to use of fresh semen. However, the cellular oxidative stress, toxicity of cryoprotectants, and osmotic imbalance may lead to a decline in semen quality and fertilization ability during the process of cryopreservation. L-carnitine and L-proline have been demonstrated to possess effective antioxidant properties in cryopreservation, with the latter also exhibiting excellent permeability and thus being utilized as a permeable cryoprotectant in the field. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of LC and LP on cryopreservation of semen of dairy goats. After thawing, sperm motility, membrane integrity, and acrosome integrity rate of cryopreserved semen treated with LC (50 mM) were significantly higher compared to the untreated control samples. Based on this premise, we conducted experiments to assess the cryoprotective efficacy of different concentrations of LP. The findings demonstrated that the inclusion of 50 mM LP resulted in improved sperm motility compared to other concentrations. Furthermore, the levels of damaging reactive oxygen species and the malonyldialdehyde marker for oxidative stress were significantly lower in goat semen treated with these concentrations of LC and LP compared to semen exposed to other treatments. Semen treated with LC and LP also exhibited good fertilization ability during both in vitro fertilization and artificial insemination. Thus, LC (50 mM) and LP (50 mM) improve cryoprotection of dairy goat sperm which suggests that addition of these compounds will be highly beneficial to the development of dairy goat breeding.
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- Jianglin Zhao
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the First Affiliated Hospital of The Fourth Military Medical University, 710032 Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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- College of Animal Engineering, Yangling Vocational and Technical College, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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Fadl AM, El-Shahat KH, Hashem MF. Effect of pentoxifylline on the testicular hemodynamic, volume, testosterone, nitric oxide levels and semen quality in Ossimi rams during non breeding-season. Theriogenology 2023; 209:126-133. [PMID: 37390752 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.06.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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During the non-breeding season, Ossimi rams have testicular regression, including reductions in blood flow, size and spermatogenesis. The objective was to determine the effect of pentoxifylline (PTX) on Ossimi rams during the non-breeding season. Fifteen sexually mature Ossimi rams were allotted to three groups: (1) G0 (n = 5) control group (basic diet, no PTX); (2) G1 (n = 5) 10 mg/kg BW PTX; and (3) G2 (n = 5) 20 mg/kg BW PTX. The PTX was given orally once daily for 7 weeks (wk1 to wk7), whereas ultrasonographic assessment of testes, and collection of semen and blood started 1 week before PTX and were done weekly for 8 weeks (wk0 to wk7). In G2, there was a decrease(P < 0.05) in both Doppler indices (resistive index, pulsatility index) in G2 from wk2 to wk4 and an increase(P < 0.05) in ultrasonographic testicular coloration from wk2 to wk7. Moreover, G2 had the highest (P < 0.05) testicular volume (wk5 to wk7), individual motility, sperm viability and acrosome integrity (wk4 to wk7) and sperm cell concentration (wk6 and wk7). Blood concentrations of testosterone and nitric oxide were increased (P < 0.05) concurrent with decreased Doppler indices. In conclusion, PTX enhanced testicular blood flow and volume, semen quality, and concentrations of testosterone and nitric oxide potential in Ossimi rams during the non-breeding season, with potential to ameliorate deleterious effects of heat stress and perhaps enhance ram fertility.
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- Aya M Fadl
- Theriogenology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt.
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- Theriogenology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt.
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- Theriogenology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt.
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Aibazov M, Trukhachev V, Selionova M, Malorodov V. Seasonal changes in testis size, testosterone levels and sperm production quality in meat rams. Reprod Domest Anim 2022; 57:1125-1135. [PMID: 35701877 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to evaluate seasonal changes in testes size, serum testosterone (T) levels and sperm production characteristics of 24 adult (2-3 years old) rams of meat breeds: Charollais (n = 6), Ile de France (n = 6), Dorset (Polled) (n = 5) and Dorper (Dorper, n = 7). Semen was collected with artificial vagina using a female in spontaneous oestrus (September-November, breeding season, BS) or a female with induced oestrus (March-July, non-breeding season, NBS). A total of 672 ejaculates were examined. Jugular vein blood was collected to determine testosterone levels during BS and NBS, and serum was extracted. Results of the present study indicate that there was no significant change in parameters such as body weight (kg) and testes length, both right and left, during BS and NBS, irrespective of the breed. The remaining metrics of testes differ in varying degrees between breeds of rams (with the exception of the Dorper breed) between BS and NBS. No significant variation in these parameters was found in Dorper rams. For all breeds, season had a statistically significant effect on important parameters such as total sperm count and progressive sperm motility after thawing. There was also significant seasonal variation in ejaculate volume across the three breeds, excluding il-de-France rams. The most constant was the sperm concentration, which was unchanged in BS and NBS in the three breeds, excluding Dorset rams, which showed a slightly significant decrease in this indicator in the non-breeding season. The serum content of the major male hormone testosterone (T) in rams of all breeds showed significant changes between BS and NBS, decreasing by a highly significant amount in the non-breeding season.
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- Magomet Aibazov
- Russian State Agrarian University, Timiryazevskaya Agricultural Academy, Moscow, Russia
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- Russian State Agrarian University, Timiryazevskaya Agricultural Academy, Moscow, Russia
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- Russian State Agrarian University, Timiryazevskaya Agricultural Academy, Moscow, Russia
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- Russian State Agrarian University, Timiryazevskaya Agricultural Academy, Moscow, Russia
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Fadl AM, Abdelnaby EA, El‐Sherbiny HR. Supplemental dietary zinc sulphate and folic acid combination improves testicular volume and haemodynamics, testosterone levels and semen quality in rams under heat stress conditions. Reprod Domest Anim 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/rda.14096\] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Aya M. Fadl
- Theriogenology Department Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Cairo University Cairo Egypt
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- Theriogenology Department Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Cairo University Cairo Egypt
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- Theriogenology Department Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Cairo University Cairo Egypt
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Mocé ML, Esteve IC, Pérez-Fuentes S, Gómez EA, Mocé E. Microbiota in Goat Buck Ejaculates Differs Between Breeding and Non-breeding Seasons. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:867671. [PMID: 35647092 PMCID: PMC9136232 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.867671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Changes in semen microbiota are associated with alterations to sperm quality and fertility. However, the microbiota from most livestock species has not yet been studied. Goats are seasonal breeders, but semen microbiota has never been described in this species, and it is unknown how seasonality affects it. Our study objective is 2-fold: to describe the microbiota in goat buck ejaculates and to determine if it differs between breeding and non-breeding seasons. Semen from six males of the Murciano-Granadina breed was collected during both seasons. Two replicates were performed per male and season on different days. The microbiota was characterized by genomic sequencing technology. Sperm quality was also evaluated. Repetition was not significant for the studied variables. Sperm velocities were higher for the breeding than for the non-breeding season. The ejaculates from both seasons also differed in the proportion of apoptotic spermatozoa. The five dominant phyla were Firmicutes, Proteobacteria, Fusobacteria, Actinobacteria, and Bacteroidetes during the breeding season and Firmicutes, Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, Bacteroidetes, and Cyanobacteria during the non-breeding season. The dominant genus during both seasons was Ureaplasma. Differences in microbial community structure (the beta diversity) were found. A decrease in the relative abundance of the genus Faecalibacterium and an increase in the genera Sphingomonas and Halomonas were observed in the ejaculates collected during the breeding season. Sphingomonas and Faecalibacterium abundance favorably and unfavorably correlated with sperm quality, respectively. In conclusion, the semen microbiota from goat bucks varies between breeding and non-breeding seasons, and the microbiota remains stable for 7 days within a season. In addition, the genera Sphingomonas and Faecalibacterium could be possible biomarkers of semen quality in goat bucks. These results contribute to an in-depth understanding of the effects of reproductive seasonality on goat buck ejaculates.
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- María Lorena Mocé
- Department of Animal Production and Health, Veterinary Public Health and Food Science and Technology (PASAPTA), Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, Valencia, Spain
- Unidad Asociada UCH-CEU – IVIA, Valencia, Spain
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- Unidad Asociada UCH-CEU – IVIA, Valencia, Spain
- Centro de Investigación y Tecnología Animal, Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias, Valencia, Spain
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- Unidad Asociada UCH-CEU – IVIA, Valencia, Spain
- Centro de Investigación y Tecnología Animal, Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias, Valencia, Spain
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- Unidad Asociada UCH-CEU – IVIA, Valencia, Spain
- Centro de Investigación y Tecnología Animal, Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias, Valencia, Spain
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- Unidad Asociada UCH-CEU – IVIA, Valencia, Spain
- Centro de Investigación y Tecnología Animal, Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias, Valencia, Spain
- *Correspondence: Eva Mocé
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Fadl AM, Abdelnaby EA, El-Sherbiny HR. Supplemental dietary zinc sulfate and folic acid combination improves testicular volume and hemodynamics, testosterone levels and semen quality in rams under heat stress conditions. Reprod Domest Anim 2022; 57:567-576. [PMID: 35147249 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This study was aimed to investigate the combined effect of zinc sulfate and folic acid (ZnF) dietary supplementation on testicular hemodynamics (TH), testicular volume (TV), serum testosterone levels (T) and semen quality of rams under heat stress conditions. Fifteen Ossimi rams were allocated to three groups: (1) G0 (n=5) received only basic diet; (2) G1 (n=5) received basic diet + ZnF (Zn, 0.4 mg/kg bw; F, 0.02 mg/kg bw) and (3) G2 (n=5) received basic diet + ZnF (Zn, 0.8 mg/kg bw; F, 0.04 mg/kg bw) daily for 60 days. TH was evaluated using color (testicular coloration, TC) and spectral modes [resistive index (RI) and pulsatility index (PI)] Doppler of the supra testicular arteries (proximal and distal parts, STA). Semen traits including progressive motility (PM), alive sperm % (AS), sperm viability (SV), sperm abnormalities (SA) and acrosome integrity (AI) were also assessed. The examinations were carried out one month before (D -30), the beginning of ZnF inclusion in the diet (D 0), and continued for the successive two months (D 30 and D 60). TH was significantly (P < 0.05) improved at D 30 and D 60, evidenced by lowering both RI and PI and increasing of TC in G1 compared to G0 and G2. In addition, both TV and serum T levels were elevated (P < 0.05) at D 30 and D 60 in G1 compared to other groups. Semen quality parameters (PM, AS, SV and AI) were significantly (P < 0.05) augmented in the same trend as TH, TV and T in G1 versus G0 and G2. A marked decrease (P < 0.05) in SA % was noticed at Days 30 and 60 after ZnF inclusion in G1 compared to G0 and G2. In conclusion, supplementation of the summer diet with ZnF improved the whole reproductive functions such as testicular hemodynamics and semen quality of rams housed in heat stress conditions.
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- Aya M Fadl
- Theriogenology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Theriogenology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Theriogenology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
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El-Tarabany MS, El-Darawany AHA, El-Tarabany AA, Al-Marakby KM. Impact of lunar phase at birth on testicular morphology, semen characteristics and blood chemistry of male goats. BIOL RHYTHM RES 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/09291016.2019.1607214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Mahmoud S. El-Tarabany
- Department of Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Sharkia, Egypt
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- Biological Applications Department, Radioisotopes Applications Division, NRC, Atomic Energy Authority, Inshas, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Animal production, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Sharkia, Egypt
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El Kadili S, Kirschvink N, Raes M, Bister JL, Archa B, Douaik A, Chentouf M. Influence of Season and Liquid Storage at 16 °C on Beni Arouss Bucks' Semen Quality. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:E1986. [PMID: 33137921 DOI: 10.3390/ani10111986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Revised: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Goat production plays an important economic and social role in Northern Moroccan farming. Beni Arouss is an autochthonous North Moroccan goat breed. The use of artificial insemination can largely contribute to optimised preservation and dissemination of valuable traits of this breed and lead to improved productivity. During liquid storage, the stability of semen good quality remains crucial in order to provide greater flexibility between the artificial insemination center and farms where the insemination of does needs to be performed. The study aims to assess the effect of storage and season of the year on fresh semen of Beni Arouss goats. Every month, ejaculates were collected from bucks and were extended and stored at 16 °C for 24 h. Semen motility, viability and normal morphology were assessed at 0, 4, 8 and 24 h after collection. As expected, these parameters showed a significant reduction within 24 h of storage and during all seasons. However, semen collected in summer maintained a better quality after 24 h of storage at 16 °C than semen collected during the other periods. Therefore, the storage ability of Beni Arouss bucks’ semen stored at 16 °C was higher during the summer. Abstract The study aimed at determining the effect of storage and season on fresh semen of Beni Arouss goats. Ejaculates were collected at monthly intervals from seven mature bucks and were extended at a final concentration of 800 × 106 spermatozoa. ml-1 and stored at 16 °C for 24 h. Semen motility, viability and normal morphology were assessed at 0, 4, 8 and 24 h after collection. Motility and normal morphology parameters were recorded using computer-assisted sperm analysis (CASA) and viability was analyzed using eosin–nigrosin staining. As expected, motility, viability and normal morphology parameters showed a significant reduction within 24 h of storage and during all seasons (p < 0.05). However, semen collected in summer maintained a better quality after 24 h of storage at 16 °C than semen collected during the other periods (p < 0.05). In conclusion, the storage ability of Beni Arouss bucks’ semen stored at 16 °C was significantly higher during the summer.
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Falchi L, Pau S, Pivato I, Bogliolo L, Zedda MT. Resveratrol supplementation and cryopreservation of buck semen. Cryobiology 2020; 95:60-67. [PMID: 32533984 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2020.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2020] [Revised: 05/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Resveratrol (Resv) was tested to assess its effects on buck semen freezability. Ejaculates of 4 bucks were collected, washed and diluted in a commercial extender at 30 °C. Extended semen was divided into 4 aliquots supplemented with increasing concentrations of Resv: 0 μM (control); 10 μM; 25 μM and 50 μM. Aliquots were cooled to 4 °C in 5h and frozen in LN2. Thawing was performed at 37 °C for 30 s. At the 3 stages of the experiment (30 °C, 4 °C, thawing), motility (CASA), osmotic resistance (Hos test) and integrity of cytoplasm and acrosome membranes (PI/PSA staining) were assessed. Moreover, in thawed samples, the oxidative status (MDA assay) and early apoptosis (DNA fragmentation by TUNEL assay) were evaluated. Resveratrol supplementation did not affect most of the motility parameters analysed, except for total motility, ALH (lateral head displacement) and velocity distribution (P < 0.05). Functional and morphological integrity of membranes was not affected at any stage of the experiment (P > 0.05). In thawed spermatozoa, the oxidative status was not preserved by Resv (P > 0.05) while early apoptosis, was significantly decreased in the 50 μM Resv group (P < 0.05). Resveratrol did not improve buck semen freezability; the observed effects on motility and DNA were not dose dependent and not mediated by a potential anti-oxidant activity.
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- Laura Falchi
- Sezione di Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologia, Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli studi di Sassari, via Vienna n.2, 07100, Sassari, Italy.
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- Sezione di Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologia, Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli studi di Sassari, via Vienna n.2, 07100, Sassari, Italy; Centro di Competenza Biodiversità Animale, viale Adua 2/c, Sassari, 07100, Italy.
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- Faculdade de Agronomia e Medicina Veterinaria, Universidade de Brasilia, Campus Universitario Darcy Ribeiro, Brasilia, 70910-900, Brazil.
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- Sezione di Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologia, Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli studi di Sassari, via Vienna n.2, 07100, Sassari, Italy.
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- Sezione di Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologia, Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli studi di Sassari, via Vienna n.2, 07100, Sassari, Italy.
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Hedia MG, El-Belely MS, Ismail ST, Abo El-Maaty AM. Seasonal variation in testicular blood flow dynamics and their relation to systemic and testicular oxidant/antioxidant biomarkers and androgens in rams. Reprod Domest Anim 2020; 55:861-869. [PMID: 32374490 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The environmental temperature increased during summer and decreased during winter to the limits that might negatively affect animal and human reproduction. The responses of Egyptian rams to either hot or cold climatic conditions were studied in six mature rams subjected to weekly testicular Doppler ultrasonographic examination, blood sampling, seminal plasma collection and semen evaluation. The maximum environmental temperature and the relative humidity were used to classify the climatic condition according to the heat stress equation of sheep into hot months where temperature-humidity index (THI) was >26 (31.67 ± 0.54), and cold months where THI was <22 (18.39 ± 0.41). Testosterone, estradiol, superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPX) and lipid peroxide product (malondialdehyde, MDA) were measured in both blood and seminal plasma, while catalase (CAT) and reduced glutathione (GSH) were measured in blood and seminal plasma, respectively. Results revealed that, during the hot months, rams displayed significantly decreased testicular blood flow, increased seminal plasma MDA, decreased seminal plasma (SOD, GPx and GSH) and blood CAT antioxidant enzymes. The present study evidenced two novel findings: (a) the marked decrease in testicular blood flow volume, that is remarkable increase in both resistive index (RI) and pulsatility index (PI) values, during hot months could be negatively affected both seminal plasma enzymatic activities and seminal attributes, and (b) the SOD and GPx activities in seminal plasma of such animals were suitable predictive markers for seminal attribute evaluation.
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- Mohamed G Hedia
- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and AI, Veterinary Division, National Research Center, Giza, Egypt
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Luo J, Wang W, Sun S. Research advances in reproduction for dairy goats. Asian-Australas J Anim Sci 2019; 32:1284-1295. [PMID: 31357269 PMCID: PMC6668861 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.19.0486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 07/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Considerable progress in reproduction of dairy goats has been made, with advances in reproductive technology accelerating dairy goat production since the 1980s. Reproduction in goats is described as seasonal. The onset and length of the breeding season is dependent on various factors such as breed, climate, physiological stage, male effect, breeding system, and photoperiod. The reproductive physiology of goats was investigated extensively, including hypothalamic and pituitary control of the ovary related to estrus behavior and cyclicity etc. Photoperiodic treatments coupled with the male effect allow hormone-free synchronization of ovulation, but the kidding rate is still less than for hormonal treatments. Different protocols have been developed to meet the needs and expectations of producers; dairy industries are subject to growing demands for year round production. Hormonal treatments for synchronization of estrus and ovulation in combination with artificial insemination (AI) or natural mating facilitate out-of-season breeding and the grouping of the kidding period. The AI with fresh or frozen semen has been increasingly adopted in the intensive production system, this is perhaps the most powerful tool that reproductive physiologists and geneticists have provided the dairy goat industry with for improving reproductive efficiency, genetic progress and genetic materials transportation. One of the most exciting developments in the reproduction of dairy animals is embryo transfer (ET), the so-called second generation reproductive biotechnology following AI. Multiple ovulation and ET (MOET) program in dairy goats combining with estrus synchronization (ES) and AI significantly increase annual genetic improvement by decreasing the generation interval. Based on the advances in reproduction technologies that have been utilized through experiments and investigation, this review will focus on the application of these technologies and how they can be used to promote the dairy goat research and industry development in the future.
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- Jun Luo
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Agriculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Agriculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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Javed M, Tunio MT, Abdul Rauf H, Bhutta MF, Naz S, Iqbal S. Addition of pomegranate juice (Punica granatum) in tris-based extender improves post-thaw quality, motion dynamics and in vivo fertility of Nili Ravi buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) bull spermatozoa. Andrologia 2019; 51:e13322. [PMID: 31134645 DOI: 10.1111/and.13322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2019] [Revised: 03/22/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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The aim of the present study was to determine the protective effects of pomegranate juice in tris-based extender on semen parameters, computer-assisted sperm analysis (CASA) motion characteristics and field fertility of post-thawed Nili Ravi buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) bull spermatozoa. Two consecutive ejaculates/collection from each of the five adult Nili Ravi buffalo bulls were collected with artificial vagina at 42°C for a period of 7 weeks, diluted in extender containing different concentrations of pomegranate juice (0.0%, 2.5%, 5%, 7.5% and 10%). Diluted samples were packed and frozen in 0.54 ml French straws. The addition of 10% pomegranate juice in extender significantly improved post-thaw sperm morphology (%), motilities (CASA total motility, progressive motility (%) as well as VAP, VSL, VCL, STR, DAP, DSL) compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Plasma membrane, acrosome membrane and DNA integrity were significantly higher in extender with 10% pomegranate juice than the control group (p < 0.05). Field fertility rate (60.39% vs. 46.53%) was higher (p < 0.05) in extender with 10% pomegranate juice as compared to the control. It is therefore concluded that the addition of 10% pomegranate juice in tris-based extender improves post-thaw semen parameters, CASA motion dynamics and field fertility in Nili Ravi buffaloes.
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- Moazam Javed
- Semen Production Unit Qadirabad, Sahiwal, Pakistan
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- Animal Reproduction & Genetics Program, Animal Sciences Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Semen Production Unit Qadirabad, Sahiwal, Pakistan
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Zarepourfard H, Riasi A, Frouzanfar M, Hajian M, Nasr Esfahani MH. Pomegranate seed in diet, affects sperm parameters of cloned goats following freezing-thawing. Theriogenology 2019; 125:203-209. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.10.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2018] [Revised: 10/28/2018] [Accepted: 10/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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El Kadili S, Raes M, Bister JL, Archa B, Chentouf M, Kirschvink N. Effect of season on sexual behavior, testicular measurements and seminal characteristics in "Beni arouss" North Moroccan bucks. Anim Reprod Sci 2018; 201:41-54. [PMID: 30579734 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2018] [Revised: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 12/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Changes in anatomical, behavioural and seminal characteristics were measured throughout the year in seven Beni Arouss bucks maintained at a latitude of 35 °N. Testicular size varied significantly. There were the greatest values during the summer and autumn for scrotal circumference and least in the winter for testicular length. Values for most variables related to sexual behavior were not affected by season except the number of mounts before first ejaculation which was least in the summer. No differences were detected between seasons in terms of semen volume. The sperm concentration, viability and percentage of normal sperm, however, were less during the winter period. The size of sperm heads was larger in the autumn and motility of spermatozoa was greater in the summer and autumn. Results from the correlation analysis indicated that the majority of conventional seminal characteristics were correlated with testis measurements (P < 0.05; r < 0.5). Values for conventional and CASA motility variables indicated there were positive correlations between viability and progressive motility (r = 0.4; P < 0.05) and between the percentage of normal sperm and straight line and average path velocity (r = 0.4; P < 0.05). A global reproduction performance score was established for each buck, which allowed for assessment of magnitude of seasonal changes for each individual. These global score values indicated there was a greater reproductive performance for all bucks during summer and autumn. This study described for the first time seasonal variations of reproductive characteristics of Beni Arouss bucks and results indicate that even though there is a maximal capacity for reproductive performance during the summer and autumn, breeding should be possible throughout the year.
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- Sara El Kadili
- University of Namur, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Integrated Veterinary Research Unit, Namur Research Institute for Life Sciences (NARILIS), Rue de Bruxelles 61, B-5000, Namur, Belgium; Ecole Nationale d'Agriculture de Meknès, Department of Animal Production, Route Haj Kaddour, BP. S/40, 50001, Meknes, Morocco.
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- University of Namur, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Integrated Veterinary Research Unit, Namur Research Institute for Life Sciences (NARILIS), Rue de Bruxelles 61, B-5000, Namur, Belgium
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- University of Namur, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Integrated Veterinary Research Unit, Namur Research Institute for Life Sciences (NARILIS), Rue de Bruxelles 61, B-5000, Namur, Belgium
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- Ecole Nationale d'Agriculture de Meknès, Department of Animal Production, Route Haj Kaddour, BP. S/40, 50001, Meknes, Morocco
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- Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Regional Center of Tangier, Bd Sidi Mohamed Ben abdellah78, 90010, Tangier, Morocco
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- University of Namur, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Integrated Veterinary Research Unit, Namur Research Institute for Life Sciences (NARILIS), Rue de Bruxelles 61, B-5000, Namur, Belgium.
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Ahmad E, Naseer Z, Uçan U, Serin İ, Ceylan A, Aksoy M. Seasonal variations in sperm acrosome reaction, osmotic tolerance and serum testosterone concentrations in rams. Anim Reprod Sci 2018; 198:112-120. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2018] [Revised: 09/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Golher DM, Kumaresan A, Saraf KK, Chhillar S, Nayak S, Tripathi UK, Bhaskar CN, Lathwal SS, Mohanty TK. Influence of season and climatic variables on testicular cytology, semen quality and melatonin concentrations in crossbred bucks reared under subtropical climate. Int J Biometeorol 2018; 62:1709-1719. [PMID: 29881903 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-018-1571-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2017] [Revised: 05/28/2018] [Accepted: 05/29/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Seasonality in reproduction and effects of climatic variables on testicular cytology and semen quality in bucks reared under subtropical climatic conditions were not well understood. In the present study, using testicular cytology, semen evaluation and melatonin concentrations assessed over a period of 1 year, we report that bucks reared under subtropical climatic conditions did not show seasonality in reproduction. Climatic variables including temperature, relative humidity, temperature-humidity index (THI), sunshine hours and day length were recorded daily during the whole period of experimentation (one complete year). Ejaculates were collected from crossbred (Alpine X Beetal) males (n = 6) biweekly using artificial vagina, and semen quality (volume, mass activity, sperm concentration, motility, viability, membrane integrity and protamine deficiency) was assessed. To understand the seasonal influence at testicular level, using fine needle aspiration biopsy method, testicular cells were aspirated and different types of cells and testicular cytology indices were quantified. Blood was collected biweekly for estimation of melatonin concentrations. Mass activity was higher (P < 0.05) during rainy season while individual sperm motility and sperm concentration were higher (P < 0.05) during rainy and autumn seasons as compared to other seasons. Sperm functional parameters did not show any differences during different seasons. Sertoli cell count, spermatogenic cell count and testicular indices did not differ among the seasons. Melatonin concentrations also did not differ significantly among the four seasons studied. Among the climatic parameters, THI had significant (P < 0.05) influence on sperm quality. The proportion of Sertoli cell in the testicular cytology had a significant and positive relationship with RH, THI and day length. It was concluded that seasonal variations are less evident in terms of spermatogenesis and semen quality in Alpine X Beetal crossbred bucks reared under subtropical climatic conditions.
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- Durgesh Murhari Golher
- Theriogenology Lab, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, 132001, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Theriogenology Lab, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, 132001, Karnal, Haryana, India.
- Theriogenology Lab, Southern Regional Station of ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Adugodi, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560030, India.
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- Theriogenology Lab, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, 132001, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Theriogenology Lab, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, 132001, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Theriogenology Lab, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, 132001, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Theriogenology Lab, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, 132001, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Theriogenology Lab, Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, 132001, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Livestock Research Centre, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, 132001, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Artificial Breeding Research Centre, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, 132001, India
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Ustuner B, Gokce E, Toker MB, Onder NT, Soylu MK, Sagirkaya H, Nur Z. Effect of sperm pooling with seminal plasma collected in breeding or nonbreeding season on Saanen goat sperm cryosurvival. Andrologia 2018; 50:e12968. [PMID: 29392746 DOI: 10.1111/and.12968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/12/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to determine the effects of both the removal of seminal plasma (SP) and the pre-freezing addition of seminal plasma collected during the breeding or nonbreeding season on goat sperm survival after thawing. Semen samples were pooled. One aliquot of pooled semen was used as a control group. Four aliquots were then centrifuged, and the SP was removed in Group I, pipetted but not removed in Group II, removed and then pooled for animals collected in the breeding season in Group III and removed and pooled for animals collected in the nonbreeding season in Group IV. Group samples were frozen and then were assessed for rates of sperm motility, plasma membrane functional integrity hypo-osmotic swelling test (HOST), defective acrosomes (FITC-PSA), DNA fragmentation (TUNEL) and mitochondrial membrane damage (Rhodamine 123). The results showed that pre-freezing addition of SP collected in breeding season maintained post-thaw sperm characteristics at 0 hr better than SP removal group, but removing seminal plasma showed positive effects on spermatozoa, as incubation time increased to 5 hr. In conclusion, the pre-freezing addition of seminal plasma did not maintain post-thaw goat sperm characteristics as successfully as in the groups with seminal plasma removed after an incubation period.
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- B Ustuner
- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Uludag University, Gorukle/Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Uludag University, Gorukle/Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Uludag University, Gorukle/Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Uludag University, Gorukle/Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Uludag University, Gorukle/Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Uludag University, Gorukle/Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Uludag University, Gorukle/Bursa, Turkey
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Arrebola F, Abecia JA. Effects of season and artificial photoperiod on semen and seminal plasma characteristics in bucks of two goat breeds maintained in a semen collection center. Vet World 2017; 10:521-525. [PMID: 28620256 PMCID: PMC5465766 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2017.521-525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2017] [Accepted: 04/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Aim: This study quantified the effects of season and photoperiodic treatment on semen and seminal plasma (SP) characteristics in 12 bucks of two Spanish goat breeds (Murciano-Granadina, and Payoya) for the past 1 year. Materials and Methods: A total of 6 bucks (three of each breed) were exposed to the natural day length and the other six males (three of each breed) were exposed to alternating conditions of 2 months of long days (16 h light) and 2 months of short days (8 h light). Weekly concentrations of glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase/aspartate aminotransferase (GOT/AST), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), potassium, testosterone, and protein in SP were measured. Reaction time and scrotal circumference were recorded, and plasma testosterone concentrations were measured before semen collection. Results: Sperm volume, LDH, and potassium concentration in SP, and reaction time did not differ significantly between breeds, seasons, and photoperiodic treatment. Sperm concentrations were higher (p<0.001) in spring and summer than they were in autumn and winter. Mean percentage of positive hypo-osmotic swelling test sperm was the highest in summer and under the artificial photoperiod (p<0.01). GOT/AST concentrations differed (p<0.01) between breeds and seasons. Breed, season, and photoperiod had significant (p<0.001) effects on protein and testosterone levels in SP. Plasma testosterone concentrations were highest in summer (p<0.001), and differed significantly (p<0.01) between breeds. Scrotal perimeter differed significantly (p<0.001) between breeds and photoperiod. Conclusion: Recognition of those seasonal and breed-specific differences in the performance of bucks should help to improve the management of individual semen samples for use in artificial insemination programs.
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- Francisco Arrebola
- Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Research Institute (IFAPA) Hinojosa del Duque, Carretera el Viso, km 2, 14270 Córdoba, Spain
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- Environmental Science Research Institute of Aragon (IUCA), University of Zaragoza, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Miguel Servet, 177, Zaragoza, Spain
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Alcay S, Toker MB, Onder NT, Gokce E. Royal jelly supplemented soybean lecithin-based extenders improve post-thaw quality and incubation resilience of goat spermatozoa. Cryobiology 2017; 74:81-85. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2016.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2016] [Revised: 11/25/2016] [Accepted: 11/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Kargar R, Forouzanfar M, Ghalamkari G, Nasr Esfahani MH. Dietary flax seed oil and/or Vitamin E improve sperm parameters of cloned goats following freezing-thawing. Cryobiology 2017; 74:110-114. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2016.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2016] [Revised: 10/28/2016] [Accepted: 11/23/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Alcay S, Gokce E, Toker MB, Onder NT, Ustuner B, Uzabacı E, Gul Z, Cavus S. Freeze-dried egg yolk based extenders containing various antioxidants improve post-thawing quality and incubation resilience of goat spermatozoa. Cryobiology 2016; 72:269-73. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2016.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2016] [Revised: 03/17/2016] [Accepted: 03/21/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Kumar N, Rai B, Bhat SA, Kharche SD, Gangwar C, Jindal SK, Chandra S. Effect of management system and season on semen freezability in Jakhrana bucks. Vet World 2016; 9:199-202. [PMID: 27051208 PMCID: PMC4819372 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2015.199-202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2015] [Revised: 12/30/2015] [Accepted: 01/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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AIM The objective of the study was to determine the effect of the management system (intensive and semi-intensive) and season (autumn and winter) on semen freezability in Jakhrana bucks. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 24 Jakhrana bucks of same body weight and age (BW=30 kg, age=1 year) were randomly allotted into two groups, viz., Group I (intensive system, 12 bucks) and Group II (semi-intensive system, 12 bucks). These two groups were statistically tested for their homogeneity with respect to age and BW. Semen was collected twice weekly using an artificial vagina during two seasons: autumn (September-November) and winter (December-February). A total of 240 semen samples (120 from each group and season) were evaluated for post-thaw motility (PTM), viability, abnormality, functional membrane integrity (hypo-osmotic swelling [HOS]) response and acrosomal integrity. RESULTS The mean values of PTM and acrosomal integrity of spermatozoa were significantly (p<0.01) higher in Group II as compared to Group I. The mean values of viability and abnormality were also differed significant (p<0.05) between groups. However, the mean values of HOS response were found non-significant (p>0.05) between groups. The season showed a significant effect on all parameters except viability and HOS response. The PTM and acrosomal integrity of spermatozoa were significantly (p<0.01) higher in winter as compared to autumn season. Abnormality of spermatozoa was significantly (p<0.05) lower in winter season. CONCLUSIONS This study indicates that both management system and season influence semen freezability. The semen collected from bucks reared under the semi-intensive system and winter season showed better semen freezability characteristics.
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- Narendra Kumar
- Department of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal - 132 001, Haryana, India
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- Department of Physiology Reproduction and Shelter Management, ICAR- Central Institute for Research on Goats, Mathura - 281 001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal - 132 001, Haryana, India
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- Department of Physiology Reproduction and Shelter Management, ICAR- Central Institute for Research on Goats, Mathura - 281 001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Physiology Reproduction and Shelter Management, ICAR- Central Institute for Research on Goats, Mathura - 281 001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Physiology Reproduction and Shelter Management, ICAR- Central Institute for Research on Goats, Mathura - 281 001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Livestock Production and Management, ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal - 132 001, Haryana, India
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Kumar N, Rai B, Bhat SA, Kharche SD, Gangwar C, Jindal SK, Chandra S. Effect of management system and season on semen freezability in Jakhrana bucks. Vet World 2016. [DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2016.199-202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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