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, 1996 A simple technique has been established for the purpose of characterizing heparin binding to boar sperm. Binding experiments were performed using [3H]heparin and extended boar semen.
Illera del Portal, Josefina María +4 more
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Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, 2017 Background There is some controversy about the extent of changes in different sperm cell features in stored boar semen, especially regarding the potential role of the DNA fragmentation assay for assessment of sperm fertilizing ability.
Wiesław Bielas +4 more
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Low-Cost QCM Sensor System for Screening Semen Samples [PDF]
, 2010 Artificial insemination is a well-established part of modern agricultural practice. A viable semen sample is judged by the total number of spermatozoa (sperm) in the sample and the motility of the sperm.
Hughes, David +13 more
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Moving towards boar taint-free meat: an overview of alternatives to surgical castration from a chain perspective [PDF]
, 2009 The objective of this study is to review important issues in boar taint prevention without surgical castration, namely alternatives to surgical castration, factors influencing boar taint development and economic considerations associated with the ...
Backus, G.B.C. +2 more
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Influence of Boar and Semen Parameters on Motility and Acrosome Integrity in Liquid Boar Semen Stored for Five Days [PDF]
Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, 2002 Ninety ejaculates from a total of 76 AI boars were extended in Beltsville Thawing Solution (BTS). Boar identity, breed, weight of the ejaculate and sperm concentration were registered. Motility and acrosome integrity were assessed after storage at 16-18 degrees C for 6, 30, 54, 78, and 102 h. Storage time had a significant influence on both motility (p
Sehested E +3 more
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Journal of Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology, 2016 The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of taurine and vitamin E on sperm characteristics damaged by bromopropane (BP) in pig. We evaluated toxicity of BP on viability, membrane integrity and mitochondrial activity of spermatozoa. 1-BP (0, 2.
Seunghyung Lee +4 more
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Potential of Telfairia occidentalis leaf extract as boar semen extender [PDF]
, 2018 The preservation of semen for Artificial insemination (AI) required the use of extender, which served as a buffer media to keep the sperm cell in good condition for fertilization. In this study, fluted pumpkin Telfairia occidentalis leaf extract
Sokunbi Olujide +2 more
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New aspects of boar semen freezing strategies
, 2008 fAlthough cryopreserved boar semen has been available since 1975. a major breakthrough in commercial application has not yet occurred. There is ongoing research to improve sperm survival after thawing, to limit the damage occuring to spermatozoa during ...
Maxwell, W.M.C. +5 more
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Protective Effects of Betaine on Boar Sperm Quality during Liquid Storage and Transport
AnimalsBoar semen is commonly used in artificial insemination (AI) for pig breeding, but its quality can be negatively affected by liquid preservation and transportation, leading to reduced fertility rates.
Chenxuan Li +5 more
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Blue Boar Hotel, Southgate Street, 1965
, 1965 View of the Blue Boar Hotel on Southgate Street still standing in 1965 - quite a bit later than the rest of the properties nearby which were demolished five or more years earlier.
Calow, Dennis;
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