Concentration of soybean lecithin affects short-term storage success of goat semen related with seminal plasma removal

The objective of this study was to investigate the need of seminal plasma removal for short-term cooling of buck semen in soybean lecithin (SL) based extender. Each pool was divided equally, and one half was subjected to centrifugation to remove seminal plasma (SP-), while the other half remained with seminal plasma (SP+). Then, both SP+ and SP- samples were diluted in two SL extenders (extender A = 1% SL; extender B = 2% SL), cooled to 5ºC and stored for 48 hours. The sperm kinetics, evaluated by CASA, and plasma membrane integrity (PMI), acrosomal integrity (ACI) and high mitochondrial membrane potential (HMMP), evaluated by epifluorescence microscopy, were determined within five minutes after reaching 5°C (T0), as well as after 24 (T24) and 48 (T48) hours of storage. Interactions (seminal plasma vs. extender vs. time;) were observed for all variables assessed. Total and progressive motility and other variables of sperm kinetics decreased after 24 hours of cooling in the SP+ group, and after 48 hours of storage, these same variables were lower in SP+/B compared to SP-/B groups. Furthermore, SP+ reduced PMI (extender B, T48), HMMP (A and B extenders, T48) and ACI (extender A, T0) compared to SP- samples. The interactions between seminal plasma and soybean lecithin phospholipids seemed to occur in a time-dependent manner. It was concluded that the removal of seminal plasma improves the quality of goat semen that was cooled in a soybean lecithin-based extender, especially when using 2% soybean lecithin.(AU)

Concentration of soybean lecithin affects short-term storage success of goat semen related with seminal plasma removal

The objective of this study was to investigate the need of seminal plasma removal for short-term cooling of buck semen in soybean lecithin (SL) based extender. Each pool was divided equally, and one half was subjected to centrifugation to remove seminal plasma (SP-), while the other half remained with seminal plasma (SP+). Then, both SP+ and SP- samples were diluted in two SL extenders (extender A = 1% SL; extender B = 2% SL), cooled to 5ºC and stored for 48 hours. The sperm kinetics, evaluated by CASA, and plasma membrane integrity (PMI), acrosomal integrity (ACI) and high mitochondrial membrane potential (HMMP), evaluated by epifluorescence microscopy, were determined within five minutes after reaching 5°C (T0), as well as after 24 (T24) and 48 (T48) hours of storage. Interactions (seminal plasma vs. extender vs. time;) were observed for all variables assessed. Total and progressive motility and other variables of sperm kinetics decreased after 24 hours of cooling in the SP+ group, and after 48 hours of storage, these same variables were lower in SP+/B compared to SP-/B groups. Furthermore, SP+ reduced PMI (extender B, T48), HMMP (A and B extenders, T48) and ACI (extender A, T0) compared to SP- samples. The interactions between seminal plasma and soybean lecithin phospholipids seemed to occur in a time-dependent manner. It was concluded that the removal of seminal plasma improves the quality of goat semen that was cooled in a soybean lecithin-based extender, especially when using 2% soybean lecithin.

Effect of diet supplementation with Selenium and Vitamin E on the seminal parameters of goats induced to scrotal insulation - DOI: 10.4025/actascianimsci.v30i1.3620 / Suplementação dietética com Selênio e Vitamina E nos parâmetros seminais de caprinos induzidos à insulação escrotal - DOI: 10.4025/actascianimsci.v30i1.3620

This study evaluated the effect of Selenium and Vitamin E supplementation on the semen parameters of goats induced to scrotal insulation (SI). Twelve animals were used, distributed randomly in two groups (G1 = Control; G2 = Selenium and Vitamin E). Two months after the start of diet supplementation on G2 animals, it was realized SI was induced during 18 days. After this period (SI), supplementation was maintained during 42 days, corresponding to the post-insulation phase (PSI). For semen analysis, six semen collections were performed (before, during and after SI). There was no effect of Selenium and Vitamin E supplementation on the quanti-qualitative characteristics of the semen. With the exception of semen volume, a significant effect (p < 0.05) was observed between collection days for both groups (G1 and G2), with reduction in motility, vigor, sperm concentration, acrosome and DNA integrity. After 42 days of SI, normal values were observed for motility and sperm vigor, acrosome and DNA integrity in one animal per group. It can be concluded that the high temperature of the testes of goats subjected to SI alters semen parameters; Selenium and Vitamin E supplementation on goats, in a concentration of 0.1 mg and 0.3 mg kg-1 BW-1, respectively, was not sufficient to minimize the deleterious effects of induced scrotal insulation

Avaliou-se o efeito da suplementação alimentar com Selênio e Vitamina E sobre os parâmetros seminais de caprinos submetidos à insulação escrotal (IE). Utilizaram-se 12 animais distribuídos, aleatoriamente, em grupos-controle (G1) e Selênio e Vitamina E (G2). Dois meses após o início da suplementação alimentar nos animais do G2, realizou-se IE durante 18 dias. Após este período (IE), a suplementação foi mantida por mais 42 dias (fase pós-insulação escrotal, PIE). Para análise seminal, foram efetuadas seis colheitas de sêmen (antes, durante e após a IE). Não foi observado efeito da suplementação com Selênio e Vitamina E nas características quanti-qualitativas do sêmen. Com exceção do volume seminal, foi observada diferença significativa (p < 0,05) entre os dias de colheita para ambos os grupos, com redução de motilidade, vigor, concentração espermática, integridade do acrossoma e de DNA. Decorridos 42 dias da IE, observou-se normalidade de motilidade, vigor espermático, integridade de acrossoma e de DNA em um animal de cada grupo. Conclui-se que a temperatura elevada nos testículos de caprinos submetidos à IE altera os parâmetros seminais; a suplementação com Selênio e Vitamina E, nas concentrações de 0,1 e 0,3 mg kg-1 PV, respectivamente, não é suficiente para minimizar os efeitos deletérios da insulação escrotal induzida.