Effects of oviductal trauma on humoral anti-sperm antibody production and fertility in turkey breeder hens.
Varying degrees of oviductal trauma were induced in turkey breeder hens during artificial insemination to determine the effects on humoral anti-sperm antibody production and fertility. Two experiments were completed. Mode of artificial insemination had no effect on fertility or the production of serum anti-sperm antibodies in either experiment. It was concluded that no relationship exists between serum anti-sperm antibody titers and fertility.
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Department of Poultry Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0332, USA.
Van Krey
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Dunnington
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Denbow
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