Sperm preservation is a crucial factor for the success of assisted reproductive technology
(ART) in humans, livestock, and wildlife. Irrespective of the extender and the storage …

The primary role of semen processing and preservation is to maintain a high proportion of
structurally and functionally competent and mature spermatozoa, that may be used for the …

The use of antibiotics with semen extender appears to be a practical solution to minimise
bacterial growth in fresh boar semen preservation. Unfortunately, the excessive use of …

Background In tropical environments, boar semen is prepared either from a boar on the
same farm as the sow herd or collected in semen collection centers and then transported to …

Simple Summary Boar semen can contain many bacterial species, some of which can have
a negative impact upon the quality of the semen, as well as on the sows' reproductive …

Male subfertility is a global issue in human reproduction as well as in animal reproduction.
Bacterial infection and semen contamination are still widely overlooked. As the collection of …

This study was designed to determine the degree and type of bacterial contamination in
boar semen (79 ejaculates from Large White and Landrace boars) and its consequences for …

Antibiotics are added to semen extenders when preparing commercial semen doses for
artificial insemination according to national and international guidelines. However, this …

Introduction Facing the global threat of antimicrobial resistance, the reduction of antibiotic
use in semen extenders is a main goal in artificial insemination (AI) of pigs. The aim of this …

The storage of boar semen samples at 17° C for artificial insemination (AI) doses enables
the proliferation of the bacteria, making antibiotics necessary. This can contribute to the …