Boar semen microbiome: Insights and potential implications.

Autor: Ngo C; Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand., Morrell JM; Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala SE-75007, Sweden., Tummaruk P; Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Swine Reproduction, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand. Electronic address: Padet.t@chula.ac.th.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Animal reproduction science [Anim Reprod Sci] 2024 Nov 19; Vol. 272, pp. 107647. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Nov 19.
DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2024.107647
Abstrakt: The pioneers of next-generation sequencing technology and bioinformatic analyses initiated a new era in microbiology research by offering profound insights into bacterial microbiome communities. In the pig farming sector, while considerable attention has been devoted to the gut microbiome and the microbiome of the female reproductive tract, research on the microbiome of boar semen remains limited. Nonetheless, published studies have provided valuable insights, serving as important references and sparking ideas for further investigations into the seminal microbiome. Factors such as breed, seasons, feed additives, hygiene management, and antibiotic use are believed to exert a notable influence on the diversity and richness of bacterial genera in the boar seminal microbiome, potentially affecting semen quality. Moreover, current shifts towards sustainability in the swine industry, coupled with global guidelines concerning the prudent use of antibiotics in stored boar semen for artificial insemination, underscore the need for insights into factors influencing seminal bacteria. The objective of this review is to elucidate the current understanding of boar bacterial contents using conventional culture methods, as well as the boar seminal microbiome through metagenomics and bioinformatics. It also aims to review specific microbiome communities, such as those in the reproductive tract and gut, and their connections to semen quality. In addition, strategic enhancements for processing boar semen doses through alternative methods to improve seminal quality are proposed.
Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors have no conflicts of interest.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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