Seminal microbiota of turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) in relation to semen quality
This project investigates the bacterial communities present in turkey semen using 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing. The study focuses on the relationships between seminal microbiota composition and semen quality parameters, including yellow semen syndrome (YSS), which is associated with reduced fertility and hatchability in domestic turkeys. The generated sequencing data will support comparative analyses of microbial profiles among normal, white semen (WS) samples, and YSS samples, in order to improve the understanding of reproductive health in poultry.