Single layer centrifugation-selected boar spermatozoa are capable of fertilization in vitro

Abstract

Conclusion: The use of SLC does not adversely affect the in vitro fertilizing and embryo-generating ability of the selected spermatozoa compared to their unselected counterparts, but further modifications in the IVF conditions would be needed to improve the monospermy in IVF systems. Since SLC did not appear to have a negative effect on sperm fertilizing ability, and may in fact select for spermatozoa with a greater potential for fertilization, an in vivo trial to determine the usefulness of this sperm preparation technique prior to artificial insemination is warranted.

Keywords

IVF; Pig; Semen; Sperm selection

Published in

Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
2013, volume: 55
Publisher: BIOMED CENTRAL LTD

SLU Authors

• Sjunnesson, Ylva

  • Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Morrell, Jane

  • Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Gonzalez Herrero, Raquel

  • Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Other Veterinary Science

Publication identifier

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1751-0147-55-20

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/55987