A spermatozoon is a male germ cell capable of fertilizing an oocyte and carries genetic
information for determining the sex of the offspring. It comprises autosomes and an X (X …

The use of sexed semen in dairy and beef farms ensures the production of animals of the
desired sex, resulting in a reduction of costs and an improvement of environmental …

Research over the past 3 decades has caused a major shift in the way that the oviduct, or
fallopian tube, is perceived. Previously, it was regarded as little more than the anatomic site …

Low fertility is the single most important factor limiting livestock reproductive performance,
adversely affecting the cattle industry and causing millions of dollars of economic loss. In the …

E. coli is one of the most frequently involved bacteria in uterine diseases.
Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is a component of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria …

The existing knowledge on the bull seminal vesicle proteome, a major seminal plasma
constituent, and its relationship with seminal plasma is limited. This knowledge is …

Immunological approaches are gaining attention as a convenient and economical method
for sex-sorting mammalian spermatozoa. A monoclonal antibody (WholeMom™) has …

Separation of X-and Y-chromosome bearing sperm has been practiced for selection of
desired sex of offspring to increase the profit in livestock industries. At present, fluorescence …

The identification of distinct proteins present on the membrane of spermatozoa with X and Y
chromosomes allows the development of immuno-sexing techniques. The aim of this study …

In livestock industries, one sex is usually preferred because of the impact on the production
(eg milk from cows, eggs from laying hens). Furthermore, in pig production, the male-specific …