Retrieval, extracorporal storage and autotransplantation of testicular tissue could become an
important strategy for preserving male gonadal function. The present study used syngeneic …

Alongside the well-known central modulatory role, the Kisspeptin system, comprising Kiss1,
its cleavage products (Kisspeptins), and Kisspeptin receptor (Kiss1R), was found to regulate …

In this study, the effect of donkey sperm concentration in the straw during cryopreservation
on the quality of thawed semen was evaluated. Samples from seven adult Martina Franca …

Simple Summary A reliable sperm motility exam is important for semen analysis and
breeding soundness examination. Different parameters can affect the Computer Assisted …

As other European donkey breeds, Martina Franca could be considered an endangered
breed because of the population number (48 jackasses and 515 jennies in 2011). To …

In industrialized countries, the use of Cadmium (Cd) produces a form of anthropogenic
pollution. Hence, exposure by human populations is becoming a public health problem. With …

Background During epididymal transit, functional and structural modifications leading to full
maturation enable male gametes to reach, recognize and fertilize the oocytes. In dogs, little …

The aim of this study was to compare the effect of two semen extenders and four permeating
cryoprotectants on post-thaw sperm quality of Andalusian donkeys. First, 32 ejaculates were …

The aims of this study were to (1) identify sperm subpopulations with specific motion
characteristics in fresh Andalusian donkey ejaculates;(2) evaluate the effects of individual …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different cooling rates on post-thaw quality
of cryopreserved donkey spermatozoa. Eighteen ejaculates from six adult Andalusian …