294 EFFECT OF SPERMATOZOA MOTILITY ON TRANSFERABLE EMBRYO RATE OF SUPEROVULATED JAPANESE BLACK CATTLE

Sperm motility is known to affect fertilization; however, little is known about the relationship between frozen–thawed sperm motility and in vivo fertilization following superovulatory treatment. The objective of this study was to evaluate a sperm function test as potential predictors of embryo production following superovulatory treatment in cattle. Two to five batches of semen (Japanese black bull, n = 4, A to D) were diluted with egg york-citrate-glycerol in 0.5 mL plastic straws, and they were stored in liquid nitrogen until analyzed. Frozen–thawed spermatozoa were evaluated for motility {motile sperm concentration (MSC, million mL–1), progressive MSC (PMSC, million mL–1) and velocity (μm s–1)} using a sperm quality analyzer for bulls (SQA-Vb, Medical Electronic Systems, Caesarea, Israel). Each sample of 20 μL aspirated into the disposable capillary, was inserted into SQA-Vb. Measurements were displayed within 75 s. Intra-assay CVs of MSC, PMSC, and velocity were 14.2, 7.3 and 7.5%, respectively. Inter-assey CVs of them were 13.5, 3.9 and 4.3% respectively. Superstimulated donors (Japanese black cows, n = 161) were artificially inseminated with one dose of frozen–thawed semen (bull A = 74, B = 46, C = 21 and D = 20). The proportion of transferable embryo (IETS grade 1 to 3) was examined on day 7 (day 0 = estrus). Data were analyzed using ANOVA followed by Scheffe multiple comparison test, and Fisher’s z-transformation. MSC, PMSC and velocity values differed significantly among each bull. The values of bull A were much lower than those of the other bulls. The proportion of transferable embryos produced by bull A was significantly lower than that of other bulls (P < 0.05, Table 1). Correlations showed significant association between MSC and proportion of transferable embryos (r = 0.99, P < 0.01). We conclude that bovine sperm motility using a SQA-Vb is a useful predictor of embryo production following superovulatory treatment. Table 1.Relationship between sperm motility and proportion of transferable embryo

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17 SPERM FERTILITY RATE ASSESSED BY EMBRYO PRODUCTION IN VIVO AND IN VITRO IN SOUTH AFRICAN BULLS

Reproduction Fertility and Development ◽

10.1071/rdv29n1ab17 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 29 (1) ◽

pp. 116

Author(s):

M. H. Mapeka ◽

F. V. Ramukhithi ◽

C. M. Pilane ◽

D. Norris ◽

C. Banga ◽

...

Keyword(s):

South African ◽

Sperm Motility ◽

Developmental Stages ◽

Fertility Rate ◽

Embryo Production ◽

Vitro Fertilization ◽

Frozen Semen ◽

Recovery Methods

The aim of this study was to determine the sperm fertility rate by embryo production in vivo and in vitro in South African bulls and further compare the embryo quality developed from different oocyte recovery methods. A total of 15 frozen semen straws (5 Bonsmara; 5 Nguni; 5 Boran) were thawed and evaluated for sperm motility characteristics using sperm class analyzer. The fertilizing ability of frozen–thawed semen was assessed by performing AI and in vitro fertilization. For AI, 6 cows were superovulated and inseminated with frozen–thawed semen followed by flushing on Day 7 post-insemination and then evaluated for embryo developmental stages. For IVF, oocytes were retrieved using two recovery methods namely ovum pick-up (OPU) and ovary aspiration. A total of 383 (106, OPU; 277, ovary aspiration) oocytes were matured in M199 + 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS) maturation medium at 38.5°C for 24h. Oocytes were washed in Bracket and Oliphant’s fertilization medium, co-incubated with frozen–thawed (Boran) semen at 38.5°C for 6 h, and then cultured in SOF-BSA medium, incubated at 38.5°C, 5% CO2 for 7 days, and further evaluated for embryo development. Data were analysed by ANOVA. Total sperm motility was >70% in all breeds. Boran had a significantly (P < 0.05) higher total post-thaw sperm motility (93.2 ± 3.6) compared with Nguni (75.1 ± 4.2) and Bonsmara (80.7 ± 6.9). Furthermore, Boran had higher (P < 0.05) progressive motility (39.7 ± 3.4) and rapid motility (36.1 ± 5.9) compared with other breeds. Interestingly, Boran produced significantly (P < 0.05) higher blastocyst rate (56.34%) compared with Bonsmara (38.03%) Nguni (31.08%). Superovulation and OPU resulted in a significantly higher (P < 0.05) number of blastocysts (10.5 ± 3.3 and 10.5 ± 3.3) respectively, compared with aspiration (1.3 ± 3.3). Moreover, the OPU method yielded a significantly higher (P < 0.05) number of grade 2 blastocyst (3.0 ± 0.1) compared with aspiration (0.50 ± 0.1). However, there was no significant (P > 0.05) difference in the number of grade 1 and grade 3 blastocysts obtained when the 3 recovery methods were used. In conclusion, the Boran breed showed better a sperm fertility rate following in vivo and in vitro embryo production. The superovulation and OPU methods resulted in higher numbers and better quality blastocysts compared with aspiration.

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23 Sperm quality of Pure Spanish stallions is affected by inbreeding coefficient and age

Reproduction Fertility and Development ◽

10.1071/rdv32n2ab23 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 32 (2) ◽

pp. 137

Author(s):

Y. Pirosanto ◽

M. Valera ◽

A. Molina ◽

J. Dorado ◽

S. Demyda-Peyrás

Keyword(s):

Sperm Motility ◽

Inbreeding Depression ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

Semen Quality ◽

Sperm Quality ◽

Sperm Concentration ◽

Inbreeding Coefficient ◽

Semen Parameters ◽

Computer Assisted

Inbreeding depression, a genetic condition produced by the mating of close-related individuals, has been associated with a reduction of fertility in several species. However, a loss in sperm quality was also associated with age. In horses, the few existing reports have described a tendency of both parameters to produce a negative effect on sperm quality. However, those reports were performed using a subjective evaluation of sperm motility. In the present study, a total of 692 ejaculates from 86 Pure Spanish stallions (PRE), aged between 3 and 22 years, were evaluated using a computer-assisted methodology to determine the effect of inbreeding in four semen parameters: free-gel volume (V), sperm concentration (C, by haemocytometer), and total (TM) and progressive (PM) sperm motility (by Spermvision sperm class analyser; Minitube). The inbreeding coefficient (F) was estimated using 300 000 PRE pedigree records approximately (minimum pedigree depth, eight equivalent complete generations; range, between 1 and 30.1%). Stallion, age, ejaculate, and season of semen collection were the variables included in the statistical model (general linear model), with ejaculate and season being the variables with a major effect (by variance components analysis). Our results showed that sperm concentration (r=−0.18; P<0.0001) and volume (to a lesser extent) were reduced with advancing age, both showing a major decline after 15 years of age. To the contrary, sperm motility was not affected by age of the stallion. We also found a negative correlation between the inbreeding coefficient and ejaculate volume (r=−0.14; P<0.001), with a marked decrease seen when F was between 7 and 20%. Also, a negative correlation was observed in PM (r=−0.08; P<0.05), although to a lower extent. Conversely, C and TM were not affected by inbreeding depression (P>0.05). In conclusion, our results demonstrated that high levels of inbreeding can compromise severely the sperm quality of the PRE stallion, which, subsequently, may have a negative influence on fertility. Ongoing studies using genomic data will help to detect genetic variants associated with stallion semen quality and how it is influenced by inbreeding in specific genomic regions.

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Validation of the Turkey Semen Cryopreservation by Evaluating the Effect of Two Diluents and the Inseminating Doses

Animals ◽

10.3390/ani10081329 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (8) ◽

pp. 1329

Author(s):

Michele Di Iorio ◽

Giusy Rusco ◽

Roberta Iampietro ◽

Lucia Maiuro ◽

Achille Schiavone ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sperm Quality ◽

Sperm Concentration ◽

Membrane Integrity ◽

In Vivo Test ◽

Sperm Analysis ◽

Fertilizing Ability ◽

Vitro Analysis ◽

Hatching Rates

This study was designed to test the fertilizing ability of cryopreserved turkey semen, and here, two experiments were performed: an in vitro analysis to assess the effects of Tselutin and Lake diluents and an in vivo test to determine the fertility and hatching rates by also studying the feat of three insemination doses (250, 400 and 600 × 106 sperm/hen). Pooled semen samples were diluted with Tselutin or Lake extender which contained 20% of dimethylsulfoxide and 1 mM of Ficoll at final sperm concentration of 3 × 109 sperm/mL. Thereafter, semen was packaged into straws and frozen on liquid nitrogen. The post-thaw sperm quality was evaluated considering motility (computer-aided sperm analysis—CASA system) and membrane integrity (flow cytometry). Significantly higher values of progressive motility and some kinetic parameters in semen frozen with Lake were found. When we compared the extenders in vivo, no significant effects were detected, whilst sperm concentration significantly affected both fertility and hatching rates, with the best results obtained with the sperm concentration of 400 × 106 sperm/hen. From the results obtained, it emerged that the extender type only affected sperm motility characteristics, not the fertilizing ability of frozen-thawed semen, while inseminating dose markedly affected fertility and hatching rates.

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Sperm motility and velocities of Characiformes fishes in different times post-activation

Semina Ciências Agrárias ◽

10.5433/1679-0359.2015v36n6p4023 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 36 (6) ◽

pp. 4023 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mônica Aline Parente Melo-Maciel ◽

José Ferreira Nunes ◽

João Paulo Silva Pinheiro ◽

Larissa Teixeira Nunes ◽

Romulo Roberto Ribeiro Pinheiro ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sperm Motility ◽

Sperm Quality ◽

The Other ◽

Pituitary Extract ◽

Colossoma Macropomum ◽

Spermatozoa Motility ◽

Other Hand ◽

Hormonal Induction

The objective of the current study was to observe the performance kinetics (motilities and velocities) of the spermatozoa from Prochilodus brevis (curimatã), Colossoma macropomum (tambaqui) and Piaractus brachypomus (pirapitinga) species in different times post-activation. The sperm of P. brevis, C. macropomum and P. brachypomus species were collected after hormonal induction with carp pituitary extract. The samples with not contamination with water, urine or feces had motility subjective, morphology, osmolality and concentration analyzed. The samples selected were analyzed with Sperm Class Analyzer. Spermatozoa motility and velocities were captured at 10, 30, 60 and 120 s post-activation. No significant differences in total motility of P. brevis spermatozoa were observed between 10 s and 30 s post-activation. However, significant reduction was observed in 60 s. This reduction was more accentuated after 120 s. The same pattern of spermatozoa motility decline happened for C. macropomum and P. brachypomus. Velocities also followed the same pattern for the three species. There was significant reduction in velocities after 30 s; this reduction was more significant after 60 s. There was no significance difference between 60 s and 120 s post-activation. Sperm of C. macropomum and P. brachypomus show satisfactory sperm quality up to 60 s after activation. On the other hand, sperm of P. brevis up to 120 s after activation. These findings show that the rate of sperm motility in different times post activation is change for each species tested.

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Increased F2-Isoprostane Levels in Semen and Immunolocalization of the 8-Iso Prostaglandin F2α in Spermatozoa from Infertile Patients with Varicocele

Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity ◽

10.1155/2018/7508014 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Giulia Collodel ◽

Elena Moretti ◽

Mariangela Longini ◽

Nicola Antonio Pascarelli ◽

Cinzia Signorini

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acid ◽

Sperm Quality ◽

Sperm Concentration ◽

Prostaglandin F2α ◽

Fertility Index ◽

Idiopathic Infertility ◽

Prostaglandin F ◽

Sperm Midpiece ◽

Infertile Patients

Polyunsaturated fatty acid damages lead to alterations in sperm function. This study aimed to investigate the involvement of F2-isoprostanes (F2-IsoPs), oxidized lipid products from arachidonic acid, in sperm quality impairment. For this purpose, F2-IsoP levels in semen and F2-IsoP localization in spermatozoa were explored in infertile subjects affected by idiopathic infertility or varicocele, as well as in fertile men. As compared to fertile men, in the idiopathic infertility and varicocele groups, sperm concentration, motility, morphology, viability, and fertility index were significantly lower and the mean scores concerning sperm apoptosis, necrosis, and immaturity were significantly higher. The idiopathic infertile group showed a reduction in sperm motility and fertility index, as well as an increase of apoptosis and necrosis percentages, in comparison to the varicocele group. The varicocele group showed the highest levels of F2-IsoPs, a significant increase of sperm immaturity, and a significant correlation between F2-IsoP levels and sperm immaturity. 8-Iso Prostaglandin F2α, biomarker of in vivo F2-IsoP, was clearly localized in sperm midpiece and cytoplasmic residues. Data show that F2-IsoP formation is relevant in semen and sperm from infertile patients with varicocele and high percentage of immaturity, suggesting that a correct fatty acid integrity is needed for sperm maturation.

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The effects of chronic administration of ghrelin on rat sperm quality and membrane integrity

Animal Biology ◽

10.1163/157075609x437682 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 59 (2) ◽

pp. 159-168 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Arash Kheradmand ◽

Majid Taati ◽

Homayoon Babaei

Keyword(s):

Plasma Membrane ◽

Treatment Group ◽

Sperm Motility ◽

Sperm Quality ◽

Sperm Concentration ◽

Membrane Integrity ◽

Chronic Administration ◽

Control Group ◽

Plasma Membrane Integrity ◽

Significant Difference

AbstractAlthough ghrelin acts as a modulator of feeding behavior and energy metabolism in the central nervous system, recent studies have implicated the peripheral actions of ghrelin in reproductive tissues. Here, we investigated the effects of chronic administration of ghrelin on the motility, plasma membrane integrity and concentration of rat spermatozoa. 45-d male Wistar rats were scheduled for the study and were divided into control and treatment groups. In the treatment group, 1 nmol of ghrelin was administered as sc injection for 10 consecutive days or vehicle (physiological saline) to the control rats. Sperm collection was achieved by killing of the rats on days 15, 25 and 50 after first injection. Total sperm motility and forward progressive movement did not exhibit significant difference during the experiment, although, there was a tendency for greater motion rate on d 15 and 25 in the treated rats compared to the control group. Plasma membrane integrity (HOS-reacted spermatozoa) was significantly higher in the treated animals, especially on day 15 as well as day 25, because of possible antioxidant properties of ghrelin. This value was statistically higher on day 15 than that of day 25 (P <0.05). Likewise, there was a significant correlation between the FPM (P <0.0001, r = 0.79) and TSM (P <0.01, r = 0.52) with the HOS test percentage in the treatment group. It was not observed statistically difference in the sperm concentration between groups during all of the experimental days. In conclusion, chronic administration of ghrelin (similar to induced by energy deficiency such as fasting) increased the integrity of sperm membrane, however, the sperm motility and concentration did not display any alterations.

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Development of sperm sexing and associated assisted reproductive technology for sex preselection of captive bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)

Reproduction Fertility and Development ◽

10.1071/rd05108 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

pp. 319 ◽

Cited By ~ 63

Author(s):

J. K. O'Brien ◽

T. R. Robeck

Keyword(s):

Tursiops Truncatus ◽

Sperm Quality ◽

Bottlenose Dolphins ◽

Sperm Concentration ◽

Motility Index ◽

Liquid Storage ◽

Directional Freezing

Research was conducted to develop sperm sorting and novel sperm preservation methodologies for sex predetermination in the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) using artificial insemination. In Study 1, the effect of seminal plasma (SP), sperm concentration and freezing rate (FR) on in vitro sperm quality of liquid-stored, non-sorted spermatozoa was examined. There was no effect (P > 0.05) of prefreeze SP addition on post-thaw quality (progressive motility, kinetic rating, sperm motility index (SMI), viability and acrosome integrity). Post-thaw motility parameters and viability were higher (P < 0.05) for slow FR than fast FR samples. In Study 2 investigating the effects of liquid storage and sorting on sperm quality, motility and SMI after sorting and centrifugation were lower (P < 0.05) than those of the initial ejaculate. The sort rate for enrichment (91 ± 4% purity) of X- and Y-bearing spermatozoa was 3400 ± 850 spermatozoa sex−1 s−1. In Study 3, compared with a modified straw method, directional freezing resulted in enhanced in vitro quality of sorted and non-sorted spermatozoa derived from liquid-stored semen (P < 0.05). In Study 4, endoscopic insemination of three dolphins with sorted, frozen–thawed X-bearing spermatozoa resulted in one conception and the birth of a female calf. High-purity sorting of dolphin spermatozoa, derived from liquid-stored semen, can be achieved with minimal loss of in vitro sperm quality and samples are functional in vivo.

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The employment of IVF techniques for establishment of sodium, copper and selenium impact upon human sperm quality

Reproduction Fertility and Development ◽

10.1071/rd15041 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 28 (10) ◽

pp. 1518 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Urszula Marzec-Wróblewska ◽

Piotr Kamiński ◽

Paweł Łakota ◽

Marek Szymański ◽

Karolina Wasilow ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sperm Motility ◽

Sperm Morphology ◽

Sperm Quality ◽

Sperm Concentration ◽

Human Sperm ◽

Human Semen ◽

Glutathione Peroxidase Activity ◽

Normal Sperm ◽

Group I ◽

Gpx Activity

We analysed sodium (Na), copper (Cu) and selenium (Se) levels in human semen and glutathione peroxidase activity (GPx) in seminal plasma and examined their relationships with sperm quality. Semen samples were obtained from men (n = 168) undergoing routine infertility evaluation. The study design included two groups based on standard ejaculate parameters: Group I (n = 39) with normal ejaculates (normozoospermia) and Group II (n = 129) with a pathological spermiogram. Se concentration (but not Na or Cu) and GPx activity were significantly higher in normozoospermic males than in those with a pathological spermiogram and also in males with correct sperm motility and normal sperm morphology than in asthenozoospermic and teratozoospermic males. There were significant correlations between sperm motility, Se and GPx, between rapid progressive motility and Cu, between sperm motility and Na, between normal sperm morphology and Se and Cu and between sperm concentration and Cu and GPx. Significant correlations were found between Na and Cu, between Na and Se and between Cu and Se in human semen in relation to alcohol consumption and tobacco use. Na, Cu, Se and GPx are related to sperm characteristics and male fertility and their survey could improve male infertility diagnosis.

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Oxytocin in pig seminal plasma is positively related with in vivo fertility of inseminated sows

Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology ◽

10.1186/s40104-021-00620-z ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Lorena Padilla ◽

Marina López-Arjona ◽

Silvia Martinez-Subiela ◽

Heriberto Rodriguez-Martinez ◽

Jordi Roca ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Seminal Plasma ◽

Sperm Quality ◽

Sperm Count ◽

Sperm Concentration ◽

Reproductive Function ◽

Peptide Hormone ◽

Large White ◽

Male Reproductive Function ◽

Farrowing Rate

Abstract Background Identification of relevant in vivo biomarkers for fertility remains a challenge for the livestock industry. Concentrations of the small peptide hormone oxytocin (OXT), involved in male reproductive function and present in the seminal plasma (SP) of several species could be a robust one. This study characterized concentrations of SP-OXT in ejaculates from boars used in artificial insemination (AI) programs aiming to evaluate its relationship with sperm quality variables and in vivo fertility of their liquid-stored AI-semen. Seminal OXT concentrations (ng/mL) were measured in 169 ejaculates from 61 boars of the Duroc, Pietrain, Landrace and Large White breeds using a direct competitive immunoassay test based on AlphaLISA® technology. Ejaculate (ejaculate volume, sperm concentration, total sperm count) and sperm parameters (motility, viability, intracellular generation of reactive oxygen species, plasma membrane fluidity) were assessed at 0 h and 72 h in AI-semen samples stored at 17 °C. In vivo fertility included only 18 Large White and Landrace boars whose AI-semen was used to inseminated > 100 sows and evaluated both farrowing rate and litter size of 3,167 sows. Results The results showed that SP-OXT differed between boars and between ejaculates within boar (P < 0.05) but not between breeds (Duroc, Pietrain, Landrace and Large White). Ejaculates with higher SP-OXT concentration/mL (hierarchically grouped; P < 0.001) had larger volume and came from younger boars (P < 0.05). Ejaculates of boars showing positive farrowing rate deviation exhibited higher (P < 0.05) SP-OXT concentration/mL than those with negative farrowing rate deviation. Conclusion The SP concentrations of OXT are boar, ejaculate and age dependent, and positively related with ejaculate volume and farrowing rates of liquid-stored semen AI-doses.

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Effect of Sperm Concentration and Storage Temperature on Goat Spermatozoa during Liquid Storage

Biology ◽

10.3390/biology9090300 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (9) ◽

pp. 300 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sara Sadeghi ◽

Raquel Del Gallego ◽

Balma García-Colomer ◽

Ernesto A. Gómez ◽

Jesús L. Yániz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Dilution Rate ◽

Dna Fragmentation ◽

Sperm Motility ◽

Storage Temperature ◽

Sperm Quality ◽

Sperm Concentration ◽

Effect Of Temperature ◽

Sperm Dna Fragmentation ◽

Liquid Storage ◽

Duration Of Storage

The use of cooled semen is relatively common in goats. There are a number of advantages of cooled semen doses, including easier handling of artificial insemination (AI) doses, transport, more AI doses per ejaculate, and higher fertility rates in comparison with frozen AI doses. However, cooled semen has a short shelf life. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of temperature and sperm concentration on the in vitro sperm quality during liquid storage for 48 h, including sperm motility and kinetics, response to oxidation, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and DNA fragmentation in goats. Three experiments were performed. In the first, the effects of liquid preservation of semen at different temperatures (5 °C or 17 °C), durations (0, 24 and 48 h) and sperm concentrations (250 × 106 sperm/mL (1:2 dilution rate), 166.7 × 106 sperm/mL (1:3 dilution rate) or 50 × 106 sperm/mL (1:10 dilution rate)) on sperm motility and kinetics were studied. In the second experiment, the effect of temperature, sperm washing and concentration on sperm motility and DNA fragmentation was studied. Finally, the effect of sperm concentration and duration of storage at 5 °C on sperm motility, response to oxidative stress and MMP was examined. We found that refrigerated liquid storage of goat sperm impaired sperm quality, such as motility, MMP and response to oxidation, as storage time increased; however, sperm DNA fragmentation index was not significantly affected. Liquid storage at 5 °C preserved higher total motility than at 17 °C. Moreover, we observed that the reduction of sperm concentration below 500 × 106 sperm/mL did not seem to improve the quality of spermatozoa conserved in milk-based extender in the conditions tested.

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