2013
DOI: 10.1638/2012-0267r.1
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CHARACTERIZATION AND CRYOPRESERVATION OF SEMEN FROM ENDANGERED MARKHOR GOATS (CAPRA FALCONERI HEPTNERI) WITH EVALUATION OF REPRODUCTIVE SEASONALITY

Abstract: The aims of this study were to determine the reproductive seasonality of four captive markhor goats (Capra falconeri heptneri), to characterize semen collected by electroejaculation, and to compare extenders and processing techniques for semen cryopreservation. Over the course of 1 yr, mean monthly scrotal circumference, serum testosterone, and fecal testosterone were measured and found to be inversely associated with day length. Maximum scrotal circumference (25.2 +/- 0.9 cm), serum testosterone (521.0 +/- 10… Show more

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“…As a reference solution, we used a TRIS buffer (pH 7.6, 0.05-M Tris, 0.15-M NaCl). TRIS-based extenders are widely used for breeding animals [24][25][26] and wildlife species [27][28][29] for their conservation properties. For the second solution, we used 1% trypsin (in TRIS-buffered solution [TBS] buffer).…”
Section: Ejaculate Processingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As a reference solution, we used a TRIS buffer (pH 7.6, 0.05-M Tris, 0.15-M NaCl). TRIS-based extenders are widely used for breeding animals [24][25][26] and wildlife species [27][28][29] for their conservation properties. For the second solution, we used 1% trypsin (in TRIS-buffered solution [TBS] buffer).…”
Section: Ejaculate Processingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This varies greatly, and it is well-known that bull sperm cryopreservation with associated AI is highly successful, while the same cannot be said for rams and goats. In endangered Markhor goats, good post-thaw motility (41% to 53%) is obtained, but fertility trials lack correlation with post-thaw sperm characteristics [ 56 ]. It has been highlighted that cryopreservation of sperm must be pursued as a priority, and after all, semen is still the “cheapest” component of livestock breeding [ 57 ].…”
Section: Is It Important To Protect Indigenous Domestic Breeds?mentioning
confidence: 99%