Effects of gelatin and oxytocin supplementation in a long-term semen extender on boar semen quality and fertility potential

Autor: Vibuntita Chankitisakul, Nalinee Tubtimtong, Wuttigrai Boonkum, Thevin Vongpralub
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Animal Bioscience, Vol 37, Iss 2, Pp 210-217 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2765-0189
2765-0235
DOI: 10.5713/ab.23.0233
Popis: Objective This study investigated the efficacy of different concentrations of gelatin supplementation in long-term semen extender on boar semen quality during storage for 10 days at 17°C. Additionally, oxytocin was added to stored semen to enhance fertility. Methods In Experiment 1, boar semen was collected, diluted with gelatin at concentrations between 0% and 2.5% (w/v) and mixed with a semen extender. Then, it was kept in a refrigerator at 17°C and stored for 10 days. In Experiment 2, the sperm quality was examined after adding 0, 5, and 10 IU oxytocin per artificial insemination dose to the most effective semen extender from Experiment 1 and placing it in a refrigerator at 17°C for 10 days. In Experiment 3, the fertility potential in terms of non-return rate and litter size was determined using the most effective solid-stored semen supplemented with oxytocin. Results The results indicated that sperm quality decreased with increasing storage time (p0.05). The non-return rate and litter size after insemination with semen supplemented with 1.5% gelatin and 10 IU of oxytocin after 8 to 10 days of storage were comparable to those of the control group (p>0.05). Conclusion A semen extender as a solid medium supplemented with 1.5% gelatin successfully preserved boar semen for a long storage duration. Treatment with oxytocin did not affect sperm quality. In addition, the fertility capacity using 1.5% gelatin with 10 IU oxytocin and stored for 8 to 10 days was acceptable and comparable to that of short-term storage.
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