New techniques for the assessment of canine semen quality: a review

T Rijsselaere, A Van Soom, S Tanghe, M Coryn… - Theriogenology, 2005 - Elsevier
Until recently, canine semen assessment was routinely performed by conventional light
microscopic techniques. The limitations of these methods include subjectivity, variability, the …

Canine fresh and cryopreserved semen evaluation

AIP Martı́nez - Animal reproduction science, 2004 - Elsevier
There is little doubt that objective assessment of multiple parameters related to the functional
and morphological characteristics of spermatozoa, increase the predictability of the fertilizing …

Effect of antioxidant supplementation on semen quality and reactive oxygen species of frozen-thawed canine spermatozoa

A Michael, C Alexopoulos, E Pontiki… - Theriogenology, 2007 - Elsevier
The objective of this study was to evaluate post-thaw quality of frozen dog semen processed
with diluents containing different antioxidants. Ejaculates were collected, pooled and …

Influence of glucose and fructose in the extender during long-term storage of chilled canine semen

S Ponglowhapan, B Essén-Gustavsson, CL Forsberg - Theriogenology, 2004 - Elsevier
The use of chilled, extended semen in dog breeding is becoming increasingly popular as
preparation and transportation is less expensive and regulations are often less complicated …

Effects of Equex STM paste on viability of frozen-thawed dog spermatozoa during in vitro incubation at 38 C

A Rota, B Ström, C Linde-Forsberg… - Theriogenology, 1997 - Elsevier
In the canine, artificial insemination with cryopreserved semen generally yields lower
pregnancy rates with vaginal deposition than with uterine deposition, one of the reasons …

Recovery of motile, membrane-intact spermatozoa from canine epididymides stored for 8 days at 4 C

I Yu, SP Leibo - Theriogenology, 2002 - Elsevier
The purpose of this study was to determine how long canine spermatozoa remain motile and
with intact membranes when maintained within epididymides stored at 4° C, and to …

Evaluation of the “Hamilton Thorn computer-based automated system” for dog semen analysis

M Iguer-Ouada, JP Verstegen - Theriogenology, 2001 - Elsevier
An objective evaluation of semen is warranted to assess the canine male fertility and to
select appropriate techniques and extenders for semen preservation. With conventional …

Effects of glucose and fructose on motility patterns of dog spermatozoa from fresh ejaculates

T Rigau, M Farré, J Ballester, T Mogas, A Pena… - Theriogenology, 2001 - Elsevier
This study was performed to gain insight about how fructose and glucose modulate dog
spermatozoa motility in the absence of other motility-modulating factors. Incubation of dog …

Effects of cryopreservation on phosphatidylserine translocation, intracellular hydrogen peroxide, and DNA integrity in canine sperm

SH Kim, DH Yu, YJ Kim - Theriogenology, 2010 - Elsevier
Evaluating cryoinjury of canine spermatozoa is crucial to improving the probability of
fertilization. Recently, studies on sperm ROS production, phospholipid scrambling, and DNA …

Effect of centrifugation on in vitro survival of fresh diluted canine spermatozoa

T Rijsselaere, A Van Soom, D Maes, A de Kruif - Theriogenology, 2002 - Elsevier
Prostatic fluid is unsuitable for preserving dog semen at 4° C and exerts harmful effects upon
the spermatozoa during the freezing process. Centrifugation immediately after sperm …