The Sperm Quality Index from Fresh Semen Predicts Chicken Semen Quality after Storage

2006 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 850-855 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.R. Dumpala . ◽  
H.M. Parker . ◽  
C.D. McDaniel .
Keyword(s):  
Quality Index ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Fresh Semen

scholarly journals Macro- and microelements in serum and seminal plasma as biomarkers for bull sperm cryotolerance

2021 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maja Zakošek Pipan ◽  
Petra Zrimšek ◽  
Breda Jakovac Strajn ◽  
Katarina Pavšič Vrtač ◽  
Tanja Knific ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seminal Plasma ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Membrane Integrity ◽  
Quality Characteristics ◽  
Freezing And Thawing ◽  
Additional Tool ◽  
Bull Semen ◽  
Bull Sperm ◽  
Fresh Semen

ABSTRACT Background Wide variation in fertility rates is observed when using frozen bull semen, even when the bulls have met quality standards for semen production. Therefore, a simple and reliable test to assess the freezing potential of bull semen based on the analysis of fresh semen or blood would be of great value. Attention is now turning to assessment of seminal plasma components such as proteins and elements. In the present study, the concentrations of macro- and microelements in fresh bull semen plasma and in serum and their correlation with quality characteristics of fresh semen and with semen quality after freezing and thawing were determined. Ejaculates were collected from 30 mature bulls, and semen volume, concentration, sperm motility, morphology, tail membrane integrity, plasma membrane permeability and DNA fragmentation were determined on the day of collection and after freezing and thawing. The concentrations of macroelements (Na, Mg, K and Ca) and microelements (Cu, Fe, Zn and Se) were determined in the seminal plasma and serum. The semen samples were classified into satisfactory and unsatisfactory groups according to the fresh semen quality. Results Zinc and Se levels measured in serum were associated with almost all fresh and frozen-thawed semen quality characteristics, while Fe levels were associated only with acrosomal defects in fresh semen. Zinc and Fe levels in fresh seminal plasma were associated with various quality characteristics of fresh and frozen-thawed semen, while Se level in fresh seminal plasma was not associated with any of the semen quality characteristics. Conclusions Microelements were shown to be useful as biomarkers involved in the analysis of bull sperm quality and could be used as an additional tool to predict bull semen quality after freezing and thawing. Our results confirm that the analysis of Zn and Se levels in serum and Zn, Cu and Fe levels in fresh seminal plasma can provide information to discriminate between bull semen samples with spermatozoa with high or low cryotolerance.

scholarly journals Cryopreservation and quality assessment of boar semen collected from bulk samples

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (No. 5) ◽  
pp. 209-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Ratchamak ◽  
T Vongpralub ◽  
W Boonkum ◽  
V Chankitisakul
Keyword(s):  
Sperm Motility ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Bulk Sample ◽  
Energy Status ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Boar Semen ◽  
Live Sperm ◽  
Fresh Semen

The purpose of this study was to examine sperm quality after cryopreservation of ejaculates collected as a bulk sample, which is routinely part of semen collection, and to compare this quality with the sperm-rich fraction in boars. Ejaculates were collected as sperm-rich fractions (SRF) and bulk samples (BE) using a gloved-hand technique. Fresh semen quality in terms of semen volume, sperm concentration, total sperm motility and pH were conventionally evaluated. Then, semen was cryopreserved using the liquid nitrogen vapour method. The post-thaw sperm quality was evaluated by assessing sperm motility, live sperm with normal apical ridge and high mitochondrial energy status, lipid peroxidation was evaluated using CASA and fluorescent multiple staining and MDA levels were determined using a spectrophotometer, respectively. In terms of fresh semen quality, sperm motility in fresh semen did not differ significantly between the two groups. The treatment with the greater mean volume (BE; P < 0.05) had a lower mean sperm concentration (P < 0.05); meanwhile, the mean ejaculate pH collected as BE was more basic compared with SRF (P < 0.05). However, there were no significant post-thaw quality changes between sperm-rich fractions and bulk samples of semen. In conclusion, ejaculates can be collected as bulk samples without the need to classify fractions for boar semen cryopreservation.

scholarly journals PENGARUH METODE PENCUCIAN SPERMATOZOA SAPI ACEH TERHADAP MOTILITAS, PERSENTASE HIDUP, DAN INTEGRITAS MEMBRAN PLASMA UTUH SPERMATOZOA (The Infuence of Aceh Bull Spermatozoa Washing Method on Spermatozoa Motility and Plasma Membrane Integrity of Intact Spermatozoa)

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Listin Handayani ◽  
Dasrul Dasrul ◽  
Muslim Akmal ◽  
Cut Nila Thasmi ◽  
Hamdan Hamdan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Membrane Integrity ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Plasma Membrane Integrity ◽  
Spermatozoa Motility ◽  
Sperm Washing ◽  
Fresh Semen

This study aimed to determine the effect of sperm washing by swim up and centrifugation in isotonic medium on sperm quality of aceh bull. In this study, fresh semen from healthy male aceh bull aged 3-4 months was collected using artificial vagina. Immediately after semen collection, fresh semen quality was examined macroscopically and microscopically. Subsequently, sperm washing was performed by centrifugation and swim up in sperm washing medium. Group 1 (P0) as control group, cement washed with isotonic solution (andromed medium: saline solution) with ratio of 1:8. 2. Group 2 (P1), cement was separated by centrifugation method, group 3 (P2), all cement was separated by swim up method then examined the sperm quality sperm washing results. Each treatment was repeated 5 times. Quality parameters measured were the percentage of spermatozoa motility, sperm viability, and plasma membrane integrity intact spermatozoa. Data were analyzed with analysis of variance one-way pattern, followed by Duncan's multiple test. The results showed the mean ± SD percentage of sperm motility of each treatment group (P0; P1; P2) respectively amounted to 72.00±3.74, 66.40±4.77, and 73.60±3.29%. The percentage of viability was 72.00 ±3.74%, 66.40±2.88%, 71.80±2.17%. The percentage of plasma membrane integrity is intact spermatozoa was 68.20±1.79%, 57.20±3.77%, 69.00±2.00%. Results of this study showed that the percentage of motility, live spermatozoa and plasma membrane integrity intact after separation by swim-up method were significantly different (P <0.05) compared with no separation.Key words: spermatozoa quality, aceh bulls, centrifugation, swim up

scholarly journals Effects of Double Layer Centrifugation on the Improvement of Sperm Quality in Dogs: A Comparative Note among Different Breeds

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Keyword(s):  
Double Layer ◽  
Sperm Motility ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Progressive Motility ◽  
Prolonged Contact ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Fresh Semen

The evaluation of sperm quality in the laboratory is essential to improve efficiency in assisted reproduction. As in other species, for the dog there are reports that prolonged contact of sperm with some components of seminal plasma is associated with decreased motility and sperm viability. Thus, the centrifugation is a technique widely used to concentrate the spermatozoa and eliminate the supernatant. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of double layer centrifugation on the percentages of total sperm motility and progressive sperm motility of the dog’s semen submitted to the dilution, single layer centrifugation, cooling and storage at 5 °C for 24 and 48 hours. For this purpose, ejaculates of 30 healthy male dogs were evaluated, by taking into account the comparison among the conventional sperm parameters (ejaculate volume, sperm concentration, total sperm motility and sperm progressive motility). The semen samples were examined in standard baseline condition of fresh semen (FS), after dilution (AD), after dilution and single layer centrifugation (SLC), after double layer centrifugation (DLC). According to the different time points, the semen samples were evaluated in baseline conditions, immediately after their collection at (T0), at 24 h (T24) and at 48 h (T48), to evaluate the effect of different treatments on the semen’s quality. Results showed a significant effect of double layer centrifugation on the improvement of total sperm motility and progressive sperm motility percentages of dogs. The use of cooling fresh semen soon after the double layer centrifugation will improve the semen quality up to 48h, with a special emphasis for the percentages of total sperm motility and sperm progressive motility, adding an alternative technical approach to reproductive performance in male breeding dogs.

scholarly journals Myoinositol Supplementation of Freezing Medium Improves the Quality-Related Parameters of Dog Sperm

Animals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1038 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Yar Qamar ◽  
Xung Fang ◽  
Min Jung Kim ◽  
Jongki Cho
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Sperm Viability ◽  
Freezing Medium ◽  
And Function ◽  
Fresh Semen ◽  
Lower Expression

Oxidative stress during freeze–thaw procedures results in reduced semen fertility. A decrease in free radical levels can improve the post-thaw sperm quality. We examined the effects of myoinositol supplementation in freezing medium on the structure and function of cryopreserved dog sperm. Pooled ejaculates were diluted with buffer without or with myoinositol (1 or 2 mg/mL). Analysis of fresh semen revealed that the optimal concentration of myoinositol was 1 mg/mL, and this concentration was used in further experiments. Post-thaw semen quality in the myoinositol-supplemented group was superior (p < 0.05) compared with that in the control group in terms of motility (57.9 ± 0.4% vs. 47.8 ± 0.2%), sperm viability (57.5 ± 0.5% vs. 44.6 ± 0.6%), intact plasma membrane (56.6 ± 0.4% vs. 46.2 ± 0.6%), and acrosome membrane (59.3 ± 0.5% vs. 51.8 ± 0.5%). In addition, sperm in the myoinositol-supplemented group showed a significantly lower expression of pro-apoptotic (BAX) and mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) modulator (ROMO1) genes but higher expression of anti-apoptotic (BCL2), and protamine-related (PRM2 and PRM3) genes compared with that in the control group. Therefore, myoinositol supplementation before freezing can protect against oxidative stress and improve post-thaw dog sperm quality.

Kualitas spermatozoa semen sexing kambing peranakan etawa (pe) dengan metode sedimentasi putih telur menggunakan pengencer yang berbeda

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-49
Author(s):  
Kornelis Tamo Ama ◽  
Enike Dwi Kusumawati ◽  
Aju Tjatur Nugroho Krisnaningsih
Keyword(s):  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Egg White ◽  
Laboratory Research ◽  
Sedimentation Method ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Fresh Semen

ABSTRAK                       Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kualitas spermatozoa semen hasil sexing kambing Peranakan Etawa (PE) dengan metode sedimentasi putih telur menggunakan pengencer yang berbeda. Materi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah semen segar kambing PE.  Metode percobaan yang digunakan adalah percobaan laboratorium dengan menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) Setiap perlakuan semen sexing kambing Peranakan Etawa dengan pengencer yang berbeda yaitu (P0) CEP, (P1) CEP+kuning telur+putih telur, (P2)CEP+putih telur (P3), CEP+kuning telur dan diulang sebanyak 10 kali. Variabel yang diukur pada penelitian ini adalah motilitas, viabilitas, dan abnormalitas spermatozoa. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan mengunakan analisis varian. Apabila perlakuan memberikan pengaruh maka dilanjutkan dengan uji Beda Nyata Terkecil (BNT). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kualitas spermatozoa kambing Peranakan Etawa (PE) dengan berbagai macam pengencer menunjukkan pengaruh yang sangat nyata (P<0,01). Motilitas dan Viabilitas menunjukkan perbedaan yang sangat nyata (P<0,01) pada berbagai pengencer Motilitas terbaik pada beberapa lapisan atas sebesar 65% dan CEP+PT lapisan atas 60% dilanjutkan oleh CEP+KT+PT lapisan bawah 55,9% dan CEP+PT lapisan bawah 55% dilanjutkan lagi oleh CEP+KT lapisan atas 50% dan  lapisan bawah 45% dan yang paling terkecil adalah CEP lapisan bawah 40%. Viabilitas spermatozoa dari yang tertinggi yaitu CEP+KT+PT lapisan atas sebesar 69,553% dan CEP+PT lapisan atas sebesar 69,519% dan dilanjutkan dengan CEP+PT lapisan bawah sebesar 65,504% dan CEP+KT+PT lapisan bawah 65,473%, dan dilanjutkan lagi dengan CEP+KT lapisan atas sebesar 60,269% dan lapisan bawah sebesar 53,476% dan yang paling terkecil yaitu CEP lapisan bawah sebesar 40,371%. Presentase Abnormalitas menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan tidak memberikan pengaruh nyata (P>0,05). Tetapi CEP+KT+PT lapisan atas menunjukkan persentase yang paling rendah yaitu sebesar 4,88% dibandingkan perlakuan lainnya. Dari hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa kualitas spermatozoa semen sexing kambing PE dengan menggunakan pengencer CEP+ kuning telur + putih telur pada lapisan atas memberikan hasil terbaik terhadap kualitas spermatozoa ditinjau dari motilitas, viabilitas dan abnormalitas.   ABSTRACT                      The purpose of this study was to determine the sexing sperm quality of Etawa cross-bred goat (PE) with egg white sedimentation method using different diluents. The material used in this study was the fresh semen Etawa crossbreed goat (PE) of the center for Artificial Insemination (BBIB) Singosari Malang. The method is laboratory research using completely randomized design. Consist of CEP, CEP + KT, CEP + PT, CEP + KT + PT and repeated 10 times. The variables are motility, viability and abnormality of sperm. Data were analyzed by using variance analysis. If the treatment effect then continued by Least Significant Difference (LSD). The results showed that the quality of Etawa cross-bred goat sperm with various diluents showed a significant influence (P <0.01). Motility and viability showed differences (P <0.01) in various diluents. The best motility and viability on top layer of CEP+KT+PT diluent were 65% and 69%, 55%. Percentage abnormalities showed that the treatment was not significant effect (P> 0.05). but top layer CEP+KT+PT diluent shows the percentage of abnormality west 4.88% compared to the other treatments. From the results of this study concluded that the quality of sexing semen quality by using dilution CEP + yolk white egg on the top layer gives the best results on the quality of sperm in terms of motility, viability and abnormalities. Based on this study it is suggested that the use of sexing semen with egg white sedimentation method using diluent CEP + yolk + white egg.

Quality of ram spermatozoa separated with modified swim up method

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Hossain ◽  
MM Islam ◽  
F Naznin ◽  
RN Ferdousi ◽  
FY Bari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Semen Quality ◽  
Membrane Integrity ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Fluid Medium ◽  
Normal Morphology ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Mass Activity ◽  
Fresh Semen ◽  
Artificial Vagina

Semen was collected from four rams, using artificial vagina and viability%, motility% and plasma membrane integrity% were measured. Fresh ejaculates (n = 32) were separated by modified swim-up separation using modified human tubal fluid medium. Four fractions of supernatant were collected at 15-minute intervals. The mean volume, mass activity, concentration, motility%, viability%, normal morphology and membrane integrity% (HOST +ve) of fresh semen were 1.0 ± 0.14, 4.1 ± 0.1 × 109 spermatozoa/ml, 85.0 ± 1.3, 89.4 ± 1.0, 85.5 ± 0.7, 84.7 ± 0.5 respectively. There was no significant (P>0.05) difference in fresh semen quality parameters between rams. The motility%, viability% and HOST +ve % of first, second, third and fourth fractions were 53.4 ± 0.5, 68.2 ± 0.3, 74.8 ± 0.3 and 65.5 ± 0.4; 55.5 ± 0.4, 66.2 ± 0.4, 74.5 ± 0.3 and 73.6 ± 0.3 and 66.7 ± 0.5, 66.8 ± 0.5, 65.2 ± 0.4 and 74.7 ± 0.5 respectively. The motility%, viability% and membrane integrity% of separated semen samples differed significantly (P<0.05) between four fractions. The mean motility% and viability% were significantly higher (P<0.05) in third fraction (74.8 ± 0.3%), whereas the mean HOST +ve% was significantly higher (P<0.05) in fourth fraction (74.7 ± 0.5). All quality parameters of separated spermatozoa were significantly (P<0.05) lower than that of fresh semen. The pregnancy rates were higher with fresh semen (71%) in comparison to that of separated sample (57%).Bangl. vet. 2016. Vol. 33, No. 2, 62-70

The Prevalence of Bacteriospermia in Infertile Men and Association with Semen Quality in Southwestern Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 198-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Motamedifar ◽  
Yalda Malekzadegan ◽  
Parisa Namdari ◽  
Behzad Dehghani ◽  
Bahia Namavar Jahromi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Reproductive Function ◽  
World Health ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Microbiological Analysis ◽  
Male Reproductive Function ◽  
Infertile Men ◽  
Southwestern Iran

Introduction: Infertility considered as a social and public health issue and estimated that most of these infertile couples are residents of developing countries. Infectious diseases including the history of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) may impact on male reproductive function. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of bacterial contaminants of semen and probable association with sperm quality of infertile men in Iranian population. Methods: The study population consisted of 200 infertile men and 150 fertile men attending an infertility Center in southwestern Iran during the study period in 2015. The assessment of sperm parameters was according to the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. The presumptive pathogens were identified using standard microbiology tests and confirmed by specific PCR primers. Results: The prevalence of bacteriospermia in the semen of the infertile group was significantly higher than that in the fertile group (48% vs. 26.7%, P <0.001). The microbiological analysis of samples showed that the most abundant species of bacteria in semen of infertile men were Chlamydia trachomatis (12.5%) followed by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (11%). On the other hand, in the control group, Lactobacillus spp. (17.3%) was the most isolated pathogen. Results showed that the presence of N. gonorrhoeae, C. trachomatis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Haemophilus, and Klebsiella was significantly associated with sperm abnormality. Conclusion: Based on our findings, it seems that bacteriospermia is associated with alterations in the properties of semen which may lead to a decrease in the fertilization potential of sperm. Therefore, immediate and appropriate treatment is necessary before investigating every other possible cause of infertility.

Restraint stress of male mice triggers apoptosis in spermatozoa and spermatogenic cells via activating the TNF-α system

Zygote ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Zhang ◽  
De-Ling Kong ◽  
Bin Xiao ◽  
Hong-Jie Yuan ◽  
Qiao-Qiao Kong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Restraint Stress ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Fertilization Rate ◽  
Seminiferous Tubules ◽  
Spermatogenic Cells ◽  
Male Mice ◽  
Testicular Cells ◽  
Tnf Α

SummaryStudies have indicated that psychological stress impairs human fertility and that various stressors can induce apoptosis of testicular cells. However, the mechanisms by which psychological stress on males reduces semen quality and stressors induce apoptosis in testicular cells are largely unclear. Using a psychological (restraint) stress mouse model, we tested whether male psychological stress triggers apoptosis of spermatozoa and spermatogenic cells through activating tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α signalling. Wild-type or TNF-α−/− male mice were restrained for 48 h before examination for apoptosis and expression of TNF-α and TNF receptor 1 (TNFR1) in spermatozoa, epididymis, seminiferous tubules and spermatogenic cells. The results showed that male restraint significantly decreased fertilization rate and mitochondrial membrane potential, while increasing levels of malondialdehyde, active caspase-3, TNF-α and TNFR1 in spermatozoa. Male restraint also increased apoptosis and expression of TNF-α and TNFR1 in caudae epididymides, seminiferous tubules and spermatogenic cells. Sperm quality was also significantly impaired when spermatozoa were recovered 35 days after male restraint. The restraint-induced damage to spermatozoa, epididymis and seminiferous tubules was significantly ameliorated in TNF-α−/− mice. Furthermore, incubation with soluble TNF-α significantly reduced sperm motility and fertilizing potential. Taken together, the results demonstrated that male psychological stress induces apoptosis in spermatozoa and spermatogenic cells through activating the TNF-α system and that the stress-induced apoptosis in spermatogenic cells can be translated into impaired quality in future spermatozoa.

Preliminary comparative deep metabolomic analysis of spermatozoa from zebu and crossbred cattle suggests associations between metabolites, sperm quality and fertility

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 427
Author(s):  
Mohua DasGupta ◽  
Arumugam Kumaresan ◽  
Kaustubh Kishor Saraf ◽  
Gayathree Karthikkeyan ◽  
T. S. Keshava Prasad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Tandem Mass ◽  
Metabolomic Analysis ◽  
Metabolomic Profile ◽  
Crossbred Cattle ◽  
Acetyl Coenzyme A ◽  
Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass

Poor semen quality and infertility/subfertility are more frequent in crossbred than zebu bulls. Using a high-throughput liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)-based approach, we established the preliminary metabolomic profile of crossbred and zebu bull spermatozoa (n=3 bulls each) and identified changes in sperm metabolomics between the two groups. In all, 1732 and 1240 metabolites were detected in zebu and crossbred bull spermatozoa respectively. After excluding exogenous metabolites, 115 and 87 metabolites were found to be unique to zebu and crossbred bull spermatozoa respectively whereas 71 metabolites were common to both. In the normalised data, 49 metabolites were found to be differentially expressed between zebu and crossbred bull spermatozoa. The significantly enriched (P&lt;0.05) pathways in spermatozoa were taurine and hypotaurine metabolism (observed metabolites taurine and hypotaurine) in zebu and glycerophospholipid metabolism (observed metabolites phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine and phosphatidylserine) in crossbred bulls. The abundance of nitroprusside (variable importance in projection (VIP) score &gt;1.5) was downregulated, whereas that of l-cysteine, acetyl coenzyme A and 2′-deoxyribonucleoside 5′-diphosphate (VIP scores &gt;1.0) was upregulated in crossbred bull spermatozoa. In conclusion, this study established the metabolomic profile of zebu and crossbred bull spermatozoa and suggests that aberrations in taurine, hypotaurine and glycerophospholipid metabolism may be associated with the higher incidence of infertility/subfertility in crossbred bulls.

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