A comparison between freezing methods for the cryopreservation of stallion spermatozoa.
Abstract: The effects of sperm freezing concentration (40 x 10(6)mL(-1) vs. 400 x 10(6)mL(-1)), straw size (0.25 mL vs. 0.5 mL) and freezing method (liquid nitrogen vapour in a Styrofoam box vs. programmable freezing machine) were evaluated in a 2 x 2 x 2 factorial experimental design using 3 split ejaculates from each of 4 stallions. Immediately after thawing, the total motility and forward progressive motility of spermatozoa frozen at a concentration of 40 x 10(6)mL(-1) was higher than for spermatozoa frozen at 400 x 10(6)mL(-1). No significant differences were observed in the semen parameters assessed after cryopreservation in either 0.25 or 0.5 mL straws. However, the programmable freezer provided a more consistent and reliable freezing rate than liquid nitrogen vapour. We conclude that an effective protocol for the cryopreservation of stallion spermatozoa at low concentrations would include concentrations of 40 x 10(6)mL(-1) in 0.25 mL straws using a programmable freezer. This freezing protocol would be suitable for emerging sperm technologies such as sex-preselection of stallion spermatozoa as the sorting process yields only low numbers of spermatozoa in a small volume available for either immediate insemination or cryopreservation.
Publication Date: 2007-09-16 PubMed ID: 18065170DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2007.08.014Google Scholar: Lookup
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Summary
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This study compares methods of freezing horse sperm for preservation. The research found that using a specific concentration, straw size, and freezing device led to better results in sperm viability after thawing.
Research Design and Approach
The researchers evaluated the effectiveness of different freezing methods for horse sperm samples under various experimental conditions. They used a 2 x 2 x 2 factorial design with three sets of split ejaculate samples from four different stallions. The variables manipulated in the experiment were:
- Sperm freezing concentration: Comparing 40 x 106 sperm per mL versus 400 x 106 sperm per mL.
- Size of the straw used for cryostorage: Comparing 0.25 mL straws versus 0.5 mL straws.
- Method of freezing: Using liquid nitrogen vapor in a Styrofoam box versus employing a programmable freezing machine.
Findings and Interpretations
Conclusions and Implications
The optimal protocol for freezing and preserving horse sperm, according to this study, entails using a concentration of 40 x 106 sperm per mL, a straw size of 0.25 mL, and a programmable freezer for the freezing process. This protocol is especially useful for advanced sperm technologies like sex-preselection of horse sperm, given the low number of sperm required by this process. In conclusion, certain freezing protocols could increase the accessibility and effectiveness of these reproductive technologies.
Cite This Article
APA
Clulow JR, Mansfield LJ, Morris LH, Evans G, Maxwell WM.
(2007).
A comparison between freezing methods for the cryopreservation of stallion spermatozoa.
Anim Reprod Sci, 108(3-4), 298-308.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2007.08.014 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Centre for Advanced Technologies in Animal Genetics and Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia. jenclulow@hotmail.com
MeSH Terms
- Acrosome / physiology
- Animals
- Cryopreservation / methods
- Cryopreservation / veterinary
- Cryoprotective Agents / pharmacology
- Horses / physiology
- Linear Models
- Male
- Microscopy, Fluorescence
- Microscopy, Phase-Contrast / veterinary
- Random Allocation
- Semen Preservation / methods
- Semen Preservation / veterinary
- Sperm Motility / physiology
- Spermatozoa / physiology
- Spermatozoa / ultrastructure
Citations
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- Al-Kass Z, Morrell JM, Ntallaris T. Effect of Centrifugation of Stallion Semen Through a Low Density Colloid Prior to Freezing on Sperm Cryosurvival. Animals (Basel) 2025 Jun 25;15(13).
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