Evaluation of Sperm Kinetics and Plasma Membrane Integrity of Frozen Equine Semen in Different Storage Volumes and Freezing Conditions

In the present study, different freezing systems (Styrofoam box and Mini Digitcool ZH 400) and storage volumes (0.5- and 0.25-mL straws) were compared with regard to sperm kinetics and plasma membrane integrity of frozen and thawed semen. For that, three ejaculates from four animals were frozen in S...

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Published in:Journal of equine veterinary science 2013-03, Vol.33 (3), p.165-168
Main Authors: Dias Maziero, Rosiara Rosária, Guasti, Priscilla Nascimento, Monteiro, Gabriel A., Avanzi, Bruno R., Hartwig, Felipe Pires, Lisboa, Fernando Paixão, Martin, Ian, Papa, Frederico Ozanam
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Language:English
Subjects:
analysis of variance
Cryopreservation
Equine
freezing
Freezing system
horses
pharmacokinetics
plasma membrane
Semen
spermatozoa
straw
Volume
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Summary:In the present study, different freezing systems (Styrofoam box and Mini Digitcool ZH 400) and storage volumes (0.5- and 0.25-mL straws) were compared with regard to sperm kinetics and plasma membrane integrity of frozen and thawed semen. For that, three ejaculates from four animals were frozen in Styrofoam box and Mini Digitcool ZH 400 machine. The 0.5-mL straws were thawed at 46°C for 20 seconds, and the 0.25-mL straws were thawed at 46°C for 12 seconds. Statistical analysis was performed using program R of descriptive analysis box plot, followed by analysis of variance using PROC MIXED of SAS 9.1 package. Variances of 5% were considered as different. There was no interaction between the straw sizes and volumes; however, statistical differences were observed between the semen storage volumes. The 0.5-mL straws had higher total motility (%), progressive motility (%), average path velocity (μm/s), straight-line velocity (μm/s), curvilinear velocity (μm/s), and rapid sperm percentage (%) than the 0.25-mL straws. However, plasma membrane integrity analysis did not differ between the two straws. Thus, it is possible to conclude that equine sperm cryopreserved in 0.5-mL straws has better sperm kinetics than when stored in 0.25-mL straws. Additionally, it is possible to conclude that automated systems that enable faster freezing rates result in a seminal quality that is similar to the one obtained by the conventional system using Styrofoam boxes.
ISSN:0737-0806
1542-7412
DOI:10.1016/j.jevs.2012.06.008