The Collection of Spermatozoa from the Domestic Fowl and Turkey

Burrows, W. H.; Quinn, Joseph P.

doi:10.3382/ps.0160019

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“…Only two of the various methods described in the literature have proved to be valuable for practical use in the industry. The first, commonly known as the 'massage' technique, is derived from the original dorso-abdominal massage described by Burrows and Quinn (1937) for application in chicken and turkey. It is currently used in galliforms, goose and pekin ducks while the other, which requires a teaser, is extensively used in muscovy ducks for mule duck production.…”

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Specific features of in vivo and in vitro sperm storage in birds

Blesbois

Brillard²

2007

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This review focuses on some of the main features of sperm selection and storage in birds mainly on the basis of studies performed in poultry species, with emphasis on the initial selection of sperm at the female vagina level prior to migration towards the sperm storage tubules. Sperm originating from low-quality males or subjected to inappropriate in vitro storage conditions are rapidly discarded, resulting in impaired fertility in corresponding flocks. In the absence of accessible and appropriate technology for matching the 'storing' potential of sperm in the oviduct, conditions for prolonged sperm storage under a liquid (through the use of semen extenders) or a solid state (cryopreservation) have received only limited attention, despite their potential interest to facilitate male and female management in poultry flocks. Despite this, technology for shortterm liquid storage is currently used in turkeys, guinea fowl and muscovy ducks and also in progress in chickens. In addition, technology for cryopreservation of avian semen has become available for some species (chicken, goose) to facilitate the management of genetic resources, including the preservation of rare and economically important breeds.

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Section: Sperm Collectionmentioning

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Specific features of in vivo and in vitro sperm storage in birds

Blesbois

Brillard²

2007

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“…In previous studies, the semen characteristics of some species such as drakes (15), cocks (16,17), ganders (18), turkeys (19,20), and pheasants (21) were reported. Therefore, the present study was conducted to compare the ejaculate quality, including volume, concentration, percentage of motility, and types of abnormalities, in red jungle fowl, domestic chicken, and bantam chicken in Malaysia.…”

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Evaluation of the ejaculate quality of the red jungle fowl, domestic chicken, and bantam chicken in Malaysia

Malik¹,

Haron²,

Yusoff³

et al. 2013

Turk J Vet Anim Sci

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“…The study was carried out in the native range of the central region of Mexico (21.849044, -102.286742), during March and April, in the natural reproduction station. 64 ejaculates of eight specimens of Harris hawk aged betwen 5 at 8 years old were obtained, using the dorsoventral massage technique (Burrows and Quinn 1937).…”

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Evaluation of two diluents for the storage of fresh and cryopreserved semen of Harris hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)

Herrera

Calderón

Guzmán

et al. 2017

Austral j. vet. sci.

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ABSTRACT. Seminal storage, both fresh and cryopreserved, has contributed to the reproduction of wild birds in captivity, however, a method of predicting the fertilization capacity is needed. Indicators of the sperm acrosome reaction (AR) have been associated with its fertilization capacity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro AR of fresh and cryopreserved Harris hawk sperm using Beltsville Poultry Semen Extender (BPSE) and Lake as diluents. 64 ejaculates were obtained and examined fresh and after thawing. The sperm basic evaluation for each ejaculate was made using eosin-nigrosin, while the ability of AR was assessed by coincubation with perivitelline layer (PVL). Sperm motility of fresh semen was higher (P<0.05) in fresh semen in BPSE (37.9±1.7) than in Lake (30.9±1.7) diluent. However, the motility decreased (P<0.05) in both diluents after thawing. For fresh semen, the percentage of sperm that underwent an AR without incubation with PVL was higher (P<0.05) with BPSE (14.1±1.7) than with Lake (6.8±2.5) diluent, however, AR was similar between tow diluents (P>0.05) after thawing. The percentage of sperm that underwent an AR when incubated with PVL post thawing in Lake (45.4±2.7) was lower (P<0.05) than that of fresh semen (55.3±3.1), whereas there were no differences (P>0.05) with BPSE. It is concluded that Lake diluent was more efficient for fresh seminal storage, while BPSE diluent was more efficient for seminal cryopreservation in Harris hawk.Keywords: acrosome, cryopreservation, sperm. RESUMEN.El almacenamiento seminal in vitro ha contribuido a la reproducción de aves silvestres en cautiverio. Sin embargo es necesario predecir su capacidad fertilizante. Los indicadores de reacción acrosomal (RA) espermática se han relacionado con su capacidad fertilizante. Por lo anterior, el objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar la capacidad de reacción acrosomal in vitro en espermatozoides de halcón Harris, conservados en fresco y criopreservados. Se obtuvieron 64 eyaculados, los cuales fueron evaluados en fresco y posdescongelación, 32 se diluyeron con medio Beltsville Poultry Semen Extender (BPSE) y 32 utilizando medio Lake. Se evaluaron 64 eyaculados en fresco y posdescongelación; para la evaluación espermática básica se utilizó la tinción de eosina-nigrosina, y capacidad de RA fue mediante su inducción con membrana perivitelina (MPV). La movilidad espermática en semen fresco fue mayor (P<0,05) cuando se usó el medio BPSE (37,9±1,7) en comparación con el medio Lake (30,9±1,7). Sin embargo, la movilidad en ambos diluyentes disminuyó (P<0,05) posdescongelación. En semen fresco, el porcentaje de RA sin incubar con MPV fue mayor (P<0,05) con medio BPSE (14,1±1,7) al porcentaje con medio Lake (6,8±2,5). En semen descongelado los promedios de RA fueron similares (P>0,05). El porcentaje de espermatozoides con RA en el medio Lake, incubados con MPV posdescongelación (45,4±2,7), fue menor (P<0,05), comparado en fresco (55,3±3,1). Se concluye que el diluyente Lake fue más eficaz para la conservación en fr...

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The Collection of Spermatozoa from the Domestic Fowl and Turkey

Cited by 776 publications

References 5 publications

Specific features of in vivo and in vitro sperm storage in birds

Specific features of in vivo and in vitro sperm storage in birds

Evaluation of the ejaculate quality of the red jungle fowl, domestic chicken, and bantam chicken in Malaysia

Evaluation of two diluents for the storage of fresh and cryopreserved semen of Harris hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)

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