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Which semen extender?

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H. Sieme, H. Oldenhof, G...

In: BEVA - Annual Congress - Birmingham, 2018 by British Equine Veterinary Association
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SEP 15, 2018
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After collection, semen is diluted with an extender to maintain sperm viability until use for artificial insemination (AI). Extenders protect sperm against temperature fluctuations, accumulation of oxidative damage, inhibit microbial growth during storage, and contain nutrients for metabolising and retaining motility ...

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University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation, Unit for Reproductive Medicine – Clinic for Horses, Buenteweg 15, D-30559 Hannover, Germany.

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