We have investigated the changes in the mechanical properties of the zona pellucida (ZP), a
multilayer glycoprotein coat that surrounds mammalian eggs, that occur after the maturation …

The zona pellucida (ZP) is an extracellular membrane surrounding mammalian oocytes. The
so-called zona hardening plays a key role in fertilization process, as it blocks polyspermy …

We have investigated the mechanical properties of the zona pellucida (ZP), a multilayer
glycoprotein coat that surrounds mammalian eggs, using atomic force spectroscopy. The …

La calidad seminal de los toros se puede ver afectada por múltiples causas tanto de origen
infeccioso o no infeccioso. el entendimiento adecuado de estas causas es de gran …

Background Ureaplasma diversum has been associated with infertility in cows. In bulls, this
mollicute colonizes the prepuce and distal portion of the urethra and may infect sperm cells …

Contagious agalactia (CA) is among the most significant diseases affecting small ruminant
populations in Mediterranean countries. This study was designed to detect the excretion in …

This study examines the viability of Mycoplasma agalactiae (Ma) and Mycoplasma mycoides
subsp capri (Mmc) during 150 minutes of incubation at 37° C in contaminated diluted semen …

Contagious agalactia affects goats and is caused by several species of mycoplasma
including Mycoplasma agalactiae and Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. capri (Mmc). Male …

Tritrichomonas fetus causes infertility and abortion in cattle; however, there is scarce
information regarding the susceptibility of bovine sperm to this parasite. The objective of this …

Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) causes several costly diseases in cattle and has a negative
effect on cattle welfare. There is no effective commercial vaccine, and antimicrobial …