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Effects Of Centrifugation On Equine Spermatozoa Immediately And After Cooling For 24 Hours, Jose Augusto Len
Effects Of Centrifugation On Equine Spermatozoa Immediately And After Cooling For 24 Hours, Jose Augusto Len
LSU Master's Theses
Len, Jose Augusto, MVZ, Universidad de Guadalajara, 1994 Master of Science, Summer Commencement, 2008 Major: Veterinary Medical Sciences Effects of Centrifugation on Equine Spermatozoa Immediately and After Cooling for 24 Hours Thesis directed by Professor Bruce Eilts Pages in thesis, 60. Words in abstract, 245. ABSTRACT The objectives of this study were to determine the effects of centrifugation on equine sperm progressive motility, plasma membrane integrity (viability), and acrosome integrity. We hypothesized that high centrifugation forces would be detrimental to equine sperm, yet recovery rates would increase. Ejaculates from six stallions were collected, extended (INRA96) to a concentration of 25 …