The sperm membrane is damaged in cryopreservation processes; this damage can be minimized using antioxidants such as vitamin E. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of the addition of vitamin "E" on the viability of ram sperm during preservation processes. Two experiments were carried out; in the first, 32 ejaculates were used, which after evaluation were divided into two aliquots for processing; the first received Triladyl + vitamin "E" (T + E), and the second received only Triladyl (T); these aliquots were cooled and stored at 5 °C for 24 h.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe reproductive efficiency of sheep herds depends to a great extent on the ram. Male reproductive evaluation allows to select for the best and eliminate those with reproductive problems. The objective was to evaluate the effect of breed and age group on the reproductive behavior of hair sheep rams in the tropics of Mexico.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim was to determine the effect of season of the year and the presence of a corpus luteum (CL) on follicular population (FP) and the quality of the oocytes, and of season on nuclear maturation of the bovine oocytes under tropical conditions. Three seasons were evaluated: hot-dry (March-June), hot-humid (July-October) and fresh-humid (November-February). In a first study, 1112 bovine ovaries were obtained from a local slaughterhouse.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim was to determine the effect of season and breed group on follicular population, and presence and size of CL of heifers under tropical conditions. The seasons were hot-dry (March-June), hot-humid (July-October), and fresh-humid (November-February). Thirty Zebu (Brahman) and 38 F1 (Simmental × Brahman) heifers were used.
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