Sex allocation research in mammals has focussed almost exclusively on mothers under the
assumption that the male contribution is genetically determined during meiosis and …

Seminal fluid plays an essential role in promoting male reproductive success and
modulating female physiology and behavior. In the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, Sex …

Background The popularity of alpacas (Vicugna pacos) is increasing in Sweden as well as
in other countries; however, knowledge about optimal management practices under …

Contents Semen analysis is a key factor when determining the fertility ability in males. South
American camelids, and in particular the alpaca, have been studied very little when …

Contents South American camelids show high embryo loss rate, during the first 60 days of
pregnancy. One of the factors which may be related to this situation is that over 98% of the …

Simple Summary Simple Summary: There are very few reports regarding Assisted
Reproductive Technologies in South American camelids, including llamas (Lama glama) …

The viscous seminal plasma (SP) is currently a major impediment to the handling of
ejaculate and the development of some biotechnologies in South American camelids. The …

Llamas and alpacas are important production animals in South America, with increasing
interest in other parts of the world. Poor reproductive efficiency combined with several …

Background: One of the factors limiting successful processing of alpaca (Vicugna pacos)
semen is the viscosity of seminal plasma. The viscous nature of the collected ejaculate has …

The spermatozoa are the male gamete produced in the seminiferous tubule through
spermatogenesis. The spermatozoa are derived from germinal epitheliums that undergo a …