Sperm cryodamage in ruminants: understanding the molecular changes induced by the cryopreservation process to optimize sperm quality

P Peris-Frau, AJ Soler, M Iniesta-Cuerda… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Sperm cryopreservation represents a powerful tool for livestock breeding. Several efforts
have been made to improve the efficiency of sperm cryopreservation in different ruminant …

Role of antioxidants in cooled liquid storage of mammal spermatozoa

MA Silvestre, JL Yániz, FJ Peña, P Santolaria… - Antioxidants, 2021 - mdpi.com
Cooled preservation of semen is usually associated with artificial insemination and genetic
improvement programs in livestock species. Several studies have reported an increase in …

[HTML][HTML] “Fine feathers make fine birds”–The mammalian sperm plasma membrane lipid composition and effects on assisted reproduction

C Gautier, C Aurich - Animal Reproduction Science, 2022 - Elsevier
The sperm plasma membrane is important in modulating many sperm functions. The sperm
membrane is composed of a complex mixture of lipids including phospholipids, glycolipids …

Factors affecting the survival of ram spermatozoa during liquid storage and options for improvement

N Rizkallah, CG Chambers, SP de Graaf, JP Rickard - Animals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The success of semen preservation is vital for the use of artificial
reproductive technologies in sheep. However, reduced temperatures can cause significant …

Multiparametric study of antioxidant effect on ram sperm cryopreservation—from field trials to research bench

MF Riesco, M Alvarez, L Anel-Lopez, M Neila-Montero… - Animals, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The use of antioxidant compounds could be a successful tool to improve
sperm cryopreservation protocols in ovine species. These molecules have been widely …

[HTML][HTML] Liquid storage of ram semen: associated damages and improvement

SL Kameni, F Meutchieye, F Ngoula - Open Journal of Animal Sciences, 2021 - scirp.org
The successful application of assisted reproductive techniques (ARTs) in ovine as in other
mammal species relies on many factors among which the quality of the semen used. After …

Current challenges in sheep artificial insemination: A particular insight

M Alvarez, L Anel‐Lopez, JC Boixo… - … in domestic animals, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Ovine artificial insemination (OAI) is not commonly performed because of specific problems
related to semen application techniques, leading to highly variable results. The ideal …

Functions and effects of reactive oxygen species in male fertility

Z Gibb, RA Griffin, RJ Aitken, GN De Iuliis - Animal reproduction science, 2020 - Elsevier
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are implicated in all aspects of cellular functions. While the
importance of ROS as signalling molecules is well described, ROS are also associated with …

Inclusion of Spirulina platensis and Salvia verbenaca extracts to boost semen quality and fertilization ability in sheep

A Ben Moula, A Rahim, M Chentouf… - … in Domestic Animals, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Spirulina platensis (SP) and Salvia
verbenaca (SV) extracts added to skimmed milk (SM) extender on ram sperm quality and …

Effect of Simmental bull seminal plasma protein in egg yolk-citrate extender on Kacang buck semen fertility

S Susilowati, IN Triana, T Sardjito, TW Suprayogi… - Cryobiology, 2020 - Elsevier
The genetic resources of Indonesia's indigenous Kacang goat require preservation. Artificial
insemination is expected to accelerate population increases and preserve genetic resources …