Reproduction Abstracts

The aim of this experiment was compare two egg yolk-based (Tris and botu-Bov) and a coconut water-based (ACP-111) extenders to freeze buffalo semen. Four ejaculates of four buffalo bull were collected. Semen was divided in three groups: EY1 group, the semen was diluted with Tris-Yolk extender; EY2 group, the semen was diluted with Botu-Bov TM; CW group, the semen was diluted with ACP-111TM. The samples were packed in 0.5 ml straws containing 30×10<su...

The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of refrigeration and cryopreservation on dog sperm special on sperm motility and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP). A total of 15 ejaculates, first and second fractions, were collected from five dogs. Semen was diluted (80×106 sptz/ml) on Tris-egg-yolk medium with 8% of glycerol (one step), filled into 0.5 ml French straw and refrigerated at 5 °C for 1 h. After straws were suspended 6 cm above liquid ni...

Introduction: During peri-implantation period the canines conceptus are nourished by secretions in uterine lumen, a phenomenon known as histotrophic nutrition, in which several proteins are present. The aim of this study was to compare the protein profile in uterine secretion in early pregnancy and early diestrus cyclic using two-dimensional electrophoresis technique.Material and methods: For that, ten bitches were submitted to OHE on the 12th day after ...