Seminal Plasma: DNA Integrity and Membrane Functionality in Equine Spermatozoa Cooled at 5 °C

Seminal plasma is the fluid produced in the rete testis, epididymis and, the accessory sex glands. It helps in the transport and protection of the sperm through the male reproductive tract. However concentrations above 20% of the seminal plasma in semen extenders cause deleterious effects on equine sperm such as decreasing the motility and the fertilization rates [1]. It has been shown seminal plasma damages the DNA and membrane and compromises the sperm quality [2] but there is no reported data about the effects of high levels of seminal plasma in the semen extender.
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research