title: A trial of semen collection by transrectal electroejaculation method from Amur leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis euptilurus).
abstract: We collected semen from a male Amur leopard cat using the transrectal electroejaculation method and investigated the semen qualities for about four years. In addition, the influence of the season on the spermatogenic function of the Amur leopard cat was investigated with regard to the semen qualities, testicular volume and serum testosterone level. As a result, we could collect semen with good sperm qualities that would be useable for artificial insemination. Some seasonality was noted in the testicular volume and serum testosterone level. We clarified that the semen qualities were favorable before and during the female breeding season compared with those after the breeding season.
authors.affiliation: Inokashira Park Zoo, 1-17-6, Gotenyama, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-0005, Japan.
authors.forename: Hideo
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Tajima
authors.forename: Madoka
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yoshizawa
authors.forename: Shinichi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sasaki
authors.forename: Fujio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Yamamoto
authors.forename: Etsuo
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Narushima
authors.forename: Yuka
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Ogawa
authors.forename: Hiromitsu
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Orima
authors.forename: Toshihiko
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Tsutsui
authors.forename: Mari
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Toyonaga
authors.forename: Masanori
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kobayashi
authors.forename: Eiichi
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kawakami
authors.forename: Tatsuya
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hori
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000836:Animals, Zoo; D004542:Ejaculation; D004558:Electric Stimulation / Q000379:methods; D045989:Felidae; D008297:Male; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000662:veterinary; D012661:Semen; D055101:Semen Analysis / Q000662:veterinary