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Comparative analysis of various step-dilution techniques on the quality of frozen Limousin bull semen
Veterinary World
  • Ani Atul Arif, IPB University
  • Tulus Maulana, Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia
  • Ekayanti Mulyawati Kaiin, Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia
  • Bambang Purwantara, IPB University
  • Raden Iis Arifiantini, IPB University
  • Erdogan Memili, Mississippi State University
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Abstract

Background and Aim: Indonesia has two National Artificial Insemination centers and 17 Regional Artificial Insemination Centers. The frozen semen production techniques differed between the centers, including the type of diluent and semen dilution technique. The aim of the research was to compare the quality of frozen Limousin bull semen diluted using different techniques. Materials and Methods: Semen was collected from three sexually mature Limousin bulls using an artificial vagina. Immediately after collection, the semen was evaluated macroscopically and microscopically. Semen that had >70% motile sperm and <20% sperm abnormality was divided into three tubes and diluted with skim milk-egg yolk (SMEY) using three different dilution techniques: One-step dilution (100% SMEY with 8% glycerol) at room temperature ([RT] 20°C until 25°C) two-step dilution (50% SMEY without glycerol at RT, stored at 5°C; and 50% SMEY with 16% glycerol after 1 h stored at 5°C); and three-step dilution (50% SMEY without glycerol at RT, stored at 5°C; and 50% SMEY with 16% glycerol added twice at 1 h and 1.5 h after being stored at 5°C). The diluted semen was loaded into 0.25 mL mini straws, equilibrated, and frozen using a freezing machine. Sperm motility, viability, membranes, DNA integrity, and concentrations of malondialdehyde (MDA) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) enzymes were evaluated after thawing. Results: The results showed that there were no significant differences in sperm motility and DNA integrity between dilutions (p>0.05). However, sperm viability and membrane intactness of one-step dilutions were higher than those of three-step dilutions. The concentrations of MDA and AST enzymes of sperm in one-step dilutions were lower than those of three-step dilutions (p<0.05). Conclusion: It was concluded that the one-step-dilution technique was better than three-step dilution for cryopreservation of Limousin bull semen.

DOI
10.14202/VETWORLD.2020.2422-2428
Publication Date
11-13-2020
Citation Information
Ani Atul Arif, Tulus Maulana, Ekayanti Mulyawati Kaiin, Bambang Purwantara, et al.. "Comparative analysis of various step-dilution techniques on the quality of frozen Limousin bull semen" Veterinary World Vol. 13 Iss. 11 (2020) p. 2422 - 2428 ISSN: 09728988
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/erdogan-memili/16/