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Quantitative sperm characteristics of Tankwa goats with special reference to hyperactivated motility

  • 2020
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 50
A. Ngcauzele, G. van der Horst, A. Kotze, T. Jonker & L. Maree Page: 687 - 699

Computer-assisted semen analysis (CASA) is an automated and objective method of evaluating structural (e.g. morphology) and functional sperm parameters (e.g. motility and hyperactivation). Sperm hyperactivation is essential for successful fertilization and is thus an important aspect in determining the fertility…

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A novel flush technique to simulate natural dispersal of spermatozoa in the female reproductive tract and expedite motility assessment of fresh ejaculated Merino (Ovis aries) sperm

  • 2018
  • Issue: 3
  • Volume: 48
N. H. Boshoff, H. Lambrechts, L. Maree, S. W. P. Cloete & G. van der Horst Page: 469 - 476

Motility is an important criterion in the assessment and quantification of the quality of ejaculated and epididymal sperm samples. Ovine sperm spermatozoa are particularly susceptible to cryodamage, and shortening the interval from collection to cryostorage may potentially minimize the negative…

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Viability of bull semen extended with commercial semen extender and two culture media stored at 24 °C

  • 2017
  • Issue: 1
  • Volume: 47
A.M. Raseona, O.A. Ajao, L.D Nethengwe, L.R Madzhie, T.L. Nedambale & D.M. Barry Page: 49 - 55

The aim of this study was to evaluate the viability of bull spermatozoa diluted with commercial semen extender and two culture media stored at controlled room temperature (24 °C) for 72 hours. Two Nguni bulls were used for semen collection…

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Effect of different cryodiluents and thawing methods on the post-thaw motility of African Lion (Panthera leo) spermatozoa

  • 2004
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 34
H. Stander-Breedt, L.M.J. Schwalbach, J.P.C. Greyling and N.M Loskutoff Page: 74 - 76

A study with the aim of developing a protocol for the successful cryopreservation and thawing of African lion (Panthera leo) sperm was conducted. Semen from six chemically immobilized adult lion males was collected by electro-ejaculation and frozen using Biladyl and…

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