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Electroejaculation and semen characteristics of Asiatic Black bears (Ursus thibetanus)

Authors :
Chen, L.M.
Hou, R.
Zhang, Z.H.
Wang, J.S.
An, X.R.
Chen, Y.F.
Zheng, H.P.
Xia, G.L.
Zhang, M.J.
Source :
Animal Reproduction Science. Oct2007, Vol. 101 Issue 3/4, p358-364. 7p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Abstract: This study details the seminal traits in the rare Asiatic black bear, revealing that this species generally produces high quality, concentrated ejaculates containing sperm of high motility and morphological integrity and similar to other members of the Ursine lineage. Semen was collected by electroejaculation and 23 trials were performed on 18 bears. The mean values were obtained for volume (0.61ml), pH (7.1), sperm concentration (1049×106 ml−1), total sperm counts (502.8×106), motility percentage (63.8%), forward progressive status (3.5), abnormal sperm percentage (37.9%) and intact acrosome percentage (76.6%). [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03784320
Volume :
101
Issue :
3/4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Animal Reproduction Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25935899
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2006.12.011