Sperm Motility and Mitochondrial Activity can be Maintained for 24 h at Room Temperature in INRA96 ® Extender

The evolution of breeding management in sport horses makes it more and more frequent to transport semen for some hours from the site of collection to the site of insemination. Experiments performed in the 1980ies have suggested that semen should be stored at 4 °C. However, the developement of new extenders such as INRA96® (IMV Technologies) has allowed the preservation of fertility after storage at temperatures from 4°C to 15°C [1]. Nevertheless, the use of an adequate container with glass pack is still needed.
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research