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Animals : an open access journal from MDPI2021; 11(11); doi: 10.3390/ani11113248

An Update on Semen Physiology, Technologies, and Selection Techniques for the Advancement of In Vitro Equine Embryo Production: Section I.

Abstract: As the use of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and in vitro embryo production (IVP) expand in the equine industry, it has become necessary to further our understanding of semen physiology as it applies to overall fertility. This segment of our two-section review will focus on normal sperm parameters, beginning with development and extending through the basic morphology of mature spermatozoa, as well as common issues with male factor infertility in IVP. Ultimately, the relevance of sperm parameters to overall male factor fertility in equine IVP will be assessed.
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Publication Date: 2021-11-13 PubMed ID: 34827983PubMed Central: PMC8614440DOI: 10.3390/ani11113248Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research paper discusses an update on the understanding of equine semen physiology, technologies, and selection methods for development in the area of in vitro equine embryo production, with particular emphasis on sperm parameters and fertility.

Objective of the Research

  • The research primarily aims to understand and discuss the knowledge advancements in equine semen physiology, the technologies used, and the selection techniques that contribute to the expansion of in vitro embryo production (IVP) in the equine industry.

Scope of the Research

  • The study provides a comprehensive review in two distinct sections. This abstract discusses the first section, which focuses specifically on standard sperm parameters concerning male fertility in in vitro equine embryo production.
  • This section begins with an exploration of sperm development and extends to the basic morphology, that is the shape and structure, of mature spermatozoa.

Issues Addressed in the Research

  • The problems dealt with in the study are principally related to the male factor infertility in the process of in vitro equine embryo production.
  • The relevance and impact of sperm parameters on male fertility in the mentioned process is an additional issue to be assessed in the research.

Significance of the Research

  • With the increasing dependency on Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) in the equine industry, understanding the semen physiology becomes crucial to enhancing overall fertility.
  • The research, in its depth and comprehensive approach to understanding sperm parameters, holds significant relevance as it can offer insights that could potentially enhance equine in vitro embryo production.

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Orsolini MF, Meyers SA, Dini P. (2021). An Update on Semen Physiology, Technologies, and Selection Techniques for the Advancement of In Vitro Equine Embryo Production: Section I. Animals (Basel), 11(11). https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11113248

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Animals : an open access journal from MDPI
ISSN: 2076-2615
NlmUniqueID: 101635614
Country: Switzerland
Language: English
Volume: 11
Issue: 11

Researcher Affiliations

Orsolini, Morgan F
  • Department of Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA.
Meyers, Stuart A
  • Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Cell Biology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA.
Dini, Pouya
  • Department of Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA.

Conflict of Interest Statement

The authors declare have no conflict of interest.

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