Effect of Cryopreservation on DNA Damage and Various Sperm Parameters in the Post-Mortem Obtained Buffalo Sperm

AKAL E., SELCUK M.

Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, cilt.16, sa.3, ss.432-438, 2023 (Hakemli Dergi) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 16 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2023
  • Doi Numarası: 10.30607/kvj.1343776
  • Dergi Adı: Kocatepe Veterinary Journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.432-438
  • Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study aimed to investigate the effects of freezing on DNA damage and some sperm parameters in epididymal sperm obtained from the buffalo testicles after slaughtering. Epididymal semen examination of 50 male Anatolian buffaloes (three years old or older) was performed after being obtained from slaughterhouses. Sperm progressive motility (%), viability (%), abnormal sperm (%), and sperm DNA damage (%) were analyzed. The study found significant differences (p