Developments in stallion semen evaluation. Academic Article uri icon

abstract

  • The conventional approach to evaluation of stallion semen dates back several decades, and includes evaluation of spermatozoal concentration, semen volume, spermatozoon morphological characteristics, and spermatozoal motility patterns initially and following in-vitro storage. While an analysis performed in this manner does have predictive value, incorporation of some more newly developed techniques may improve the predictive value of the examination. This communication addresses some newer tests that can be applied today for evaluation of semen, as well some tests that may be available in the coming years.

published proceedings

  • Theriogenology

author list (cited authors)

  • Varner, D. D.

citation count

  • 52

complete list of authors

  • Varner, DD

publication date

  • August 2008