Effects of melatonin administration on seminal plasma metabolites and sperm fertilization competence during the non-reproductive season in ram
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of ram melatonin treatment on the sperm quality and metabolite composition of the seminal plasma in the non-breeding season. Four mature rams were treated with 54 mg melatonin in March subcutaneous implants and four untreated rams served as control. At 0, 30, 90 and 120 days semen samples were collected and sperm, separated from seminal plasma, was evaluated for its capacity to fertilize and produce embryos in vitro. Seminal plasma metabolites were extract ed and analyzed by capillary electrophoresis/mass spectroscopy.
Source: Theriogenology - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Satta Valentina, Manca Maria Elena, Torres-Rovira Laura, Succu Sara, Mereu Paolo, Nehme Michella, Epifani Gianpaolo, Gallus Marilia, Berlinguer Fiammetta, Naitana Salvatore, Leoni Giovanni Giuseppe Source Type: research