The effect of caproic acid, handling technique and storage times on the fertility of fowl spermatozoa.
The effects of three levels of caproic acid in glycine-citrate extender on preservation of fertilizing capacity of fowl spermatozoa were tested. Extended semen stored for 6 and 28 hours was used for insemination in diluted or reconcentrated forms. The results indicated that semen stored in the extender with the highest concentration of caproic acid provided superior fertility and showed the importance of proper handling of hens during insemination.
D000818:Animals; D002208:Caproates / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002645:Chickens / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D005298:Fertility; D008297:Male; D012662:Semen Preservation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D013094:Spermatozoa / Q000187:drug effects*; D013997:Time Factors
D002208:Caproates