The future of equine semen analysis.
Reprod Fertil Dev
; 362024 Mar.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38467450
ABSTRACT
We are currently experiencing a period of rapid advancement in various areas of science and technology. The integration of high throughput 'omics' techniques with advanced biostatistics, and the help of artificial intelligence, is significantly impacting our understanding of sperm biology. These advances will have an appreciable impact on the practice of reproductive medicine in horses. This article provides a brief overview of recent advances in the field of spermatology and how they are changing assessment of sperm quality. This article is written from the authors' perspective, using the stallion as a model. We aim to portray a brief overview of the changes occurring in the assessment of sperm motility and kinematics, advances in flow cytometry, implementation of 'omics' technologies, and the use of artificial intelligence/self-learning in data analysis. We also briefly discuss how some of the advances can be readily available to the practitioner, through the implementation of 'on-farm' devices and telemedicine.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Semen
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Semen Preservation
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
Reprod Fertil Dev
Journal subject:
MEDICINA REPRODUTIVA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
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