Influence of Boar Seminal Plasma on the Distribution of Spermatozoa in the Genital Tract of Gilts

The main purpose of the present study was to investigate whether boar seminal plasma affects the transport of spermatozoa in the genital tract of oestrous pigs or not, with special reference to the sperm transport into the oviducts. Altogether 17 gilts were used in three experiments.Experiment I. In nine gilts one uterine horn was injected surgically with 10¹⁰ spermatozoa suspended in seminal plasma and the other uterine horn with 10¹⁰ spermatozoa suspended in TESNaK-glucose buffer solution. The sperm deposition was performed under general anaesthesia. The gilts were slaughtered 1–2 or 4–6 h after insemination. The genital tract was removed and the numbers of spermatozoa determined in oviducts and in uterine horns.Experiment II. The insemination doses were prepared exactly as in Experiment I. Approx. 24 h before insemination Polyvinylchloride cannulas were inserted into the uterine lumen of the horns, drawn via the midventral incision at linea alba subcutaneously to cutaneous incisions ventral to the vulva opening. One cannula was placed in each uterine horn. At standing heat the insemination doses were slowly injected through the cannulas. The gilts were slaughtered 1 h after insemination and the numbers of spermatozoa within the genital tract were counted.Experiment III. In three gilts under general anaesthesia the uterine horns were ligated 10 cm from the uterotubal junction. The semen doses (containing 2 × 10⁹ spermatozoa), prepared as in Experiment I, were deposited into the uterine horns anterior to the ligatures through a cannula. The gilts were slaughtered 1 h after insemination, and the numbers of spermatozoa within the oviducts and ligated part of the uterine horns were counted.In all three experiments more spermatozoa were, on average, recovered in the oviducts connected to uterine horns inseminated with spermatozoa suspended in seminal plasma. In Experiments I andII this was the case for 10 of 14 gilts and in Experiment III for all the three gilts. It is therefore suggested that boar seminal plasma pro¬motes sperm transport into the oviduct of oestrous pigs. The back¬ground mechanism for this is discussed.     

猪雌性生殖道黏膜显微和超微结构观察

应用组织学方法和电镜技术研究了雌性成年猪生殖道黏膜显微和超微结构的特征。试验选用成年长白×大约克夏二元杂交母猪20头,通过光镜和透射电镜分别观察了母猪的输卵管、子宫和阴道的黏膜结构特征。结果显示成年母猪的生殖道黏膜由上皮、固有膜和黏膜肌层等构成,输卵管、子宫角、子宫体和子宫颈黏膜的上皮为单层柱状上皮,上皮的游离面含有纤毛和微绒毛,固有膜和上皮间含有丰富的淋巴细胞。淋巴细胞在上皮内移行过程中由胞质伸出许多伪足,淋巴细胞的胞质中主要含有线粒体和高尔基体。母猪生殖道黏膜内的淋巴细胞在某些部位聚集形成淋巴细胞群,特别是子宫角和子宫颈黏膜中较多,淋巴细胞向子宫腔内移行呈现“腔排”现象。结果显示猪雌性生殖道黏膜中含有较多的淋巴细胞,生殖道黏膜可能是黏膜免疫的诱导位点。     

通过测定生殖道黏液导电性确定小尾寒羊配种时机的观察研究

通过使用羊排卵测定仪准确掌握不同繁殖期小尾寒羊的排卵期,旨在有效提高母羊的受孕率。选择1.5~3.5周岁和4~6周岁小尾寒羊空怀期繁殖母羊各30只,利用羊排卵测定仪测定发情期内母羊生殖道黏液电阻值,研究其变化规律,发现1.5~3.5周岁母羊组发情持续时间较短,电阻值下降和上升均较快;而4~6周岁母羊组发情持续时间较长,电阻值下降较快但其上升曲线较为曲折。比较处于不同阴道黏液电阻值范围的母羊人工授精后的受孕率发现,4~6周岁的羊群组比1.5~3.5周岁的羊群组可受孕范围宽,但1.5~3.5周岁的羊群组在可受孕电阻值范围内受孕率明显高于4~6周岁的羊群组。该研究结果提示,不同年龄小尾寒羊母羊阴道黏液电阻值变化幅度不同,发情周期内电阻值下降到最低点后再上升时期为小尾寒羊的排卵期,适宜配种,该时期为母羊配种受孕率高。     

Insemination of sows with seminal doses prepared by a two-step hypothermic dilution does not impair the reproductive performance at farm

Reproduction in swine is mostly carried out through artificial insemination (AI). For this purpose, AI studs collect the ejaculates, analyse the sperm quality, dilute and package to produce seminal doses and ship them to sow farms to carry out the AI. Temperature is controlled during the process to avoid sperm damage. Semen is diluted in the extender in a one-step or a two-step process where the second can be isothermic (approximately 32°C) or hypothermic (room temperature 21–22°C). Both techniques are currently performed, and the latter could reduce time and costs, but the literature available comparing the processes is scarce and presents discrepancies. To date, there are no studies about its impact in fertility. This study compared hypothermic two-step dilution (HTSD) and isothermic two-step dilution (ITSD) in laboratory and field trial to elucidate whether HTSD has any effect. Ejaculates from 72 boars in nine AI studs were split and processed with both techniques using a high-performance extender and evaluated in laboratory. Four farms inseminated 345 sows with samples of four of these AI studs, and their fertility and prolificacy were registered. Results show no significant differences between doses prepared by HTSD and ITSD technique, having no impact in laboratory results (percentage of motile sperm, short hypoosmotic swelling test (sHOST) and short osmotic resistance test (sORT), viable sperm, damaged acrosomes, sperm under early apoptosis, high mitochondrial membrane potential (p > .1), fertility (92.2% versus 94.1%, p = .45) or farrowing rate (15.8 ± 0.3 versus 16.1 ± 0.3 p = .46). In conclusion, our results suggest that HTSD of semen on extender could be safely implemented in AI studs under the conditions tested.     

健康奶牛生殖道乳酸茵的分离鉴定及生物学特性

通过MRS琼脂培养基厌氧培养技术,从产后7 d~60 d健康母牛子宫分泌物中分离得到7株乳酸菌,经生化试验鉴定2株为短乳杆菌,3株为海氏肠球菌,2株棉子糖肠球菌。生长曲线及产酸性能测定结果显示,所分离到的乳酸菌在培养2 h~4 h进入对数生长期,6 h~16 h进入生长稳定期;乳酸菌培养液在24 h内的pH由5.96~6.24下降为3.71~4.10。试验结果表明,所分离到的乳酸菌生长性能好、菌体密度高、产酸性能强,是一种有潜质的有益菌菌株。     

Distribution of Spermatozoa and Embryos in the Female Reproductive Tract after Unilateral Deep Intra Uterine Insemination in the Pig

The present study was performed to investigate the number of either the spermatozoa or the embryos in the reproductive tracts of sows after unilateral, deep, intra uterine insemination (DIUI). Two experiments were conducted, 10 sows were used in experiment I and eight sows were used in experiment II. Transrectal ultrasonography was used to examine the time when ovulation took place in relation to oestrus behaviour. The sows were inseminated with a single dose of diluted fresh semen 6-8 h prior to expected ovulation, during the second oestrus after weaning. In experimental I, five sows were inseminated by a conventional artificial insemination (AI) technique using 100 ml of diluted fresh semen, containing 3000 x 10(6) motile spermatozoa and five sows were inseminated by the DIUI technique with 5 ml of diluted fresh semen, containing 150 x 10(6) motile spermatozoa. The sows were anesthetized and ovario-hysterectomized approximately 24 h after insemination. The oviducts and the uterine horns on each side of the reproductive tracts were divided into seven segments, namely ampulla, cranial isthmus, caudal isthmus, utero-tubal junction (UTJ), cranial uterine horn, middle uterine horn and caudal uterine horn. Each segment of the reproductive tracts was flushed with Beltsville thawing solution (BTS) through the lumen. The total number of spermatozoa in the flushing from each segment were determined. In experimental II, eight sows were inseminated by the DIUI technique using 5.0 ml diluted fresh semen containing 150 x 10(6) motile spermatozoa. The sows were anesthetized 61.1 +/- 12 h after insemination (48-72 h) and the embryos were flushed from the oviduct through the proximal part of the uterine horn. It was revealed that, in experimental I, the spermatozoa were recovered from both sides of the reproductive tract in the AI-group, and from unilateral side of the reproductive tract in the DIUI-group (three sows from the left and two sows from the right sides). The number of spermatozoa recovered from the reproductive tracts was higher in the AI- than the DIUI-group (p < 0.001). In experiment II, fertilization occurred in five of eight sows (62.5%) after DIUI. The number of ova that ovulated were 16.4 +/- 2.6 per sow and the embryos numbering 11.4 +/- 2.3 per sow were recovered from both sides of the reproductive tract. In conclusion, the spermatozoa given by DIUI could be recovered from only one side of the reproductive tract of sows at approximately 24 h after DIUI via the flushing technique. However, embryos were found in both sides of the oviducts and the proximal part of the uterine horns 48-72 h after insemination, indicating that the fertilization occurred in both sides of the oviducts.     

SPMI基因在公母猪生殖道的时空表达特性研究

为揭示猪精子运动抑制因子(Seminal plasma motility inhibitor,SPMI)基因在公母猪生殖道的时空表达特性,本研究运用定性RT-PCR分析了SPMI在生殖道的组织表达谱,利用半定量RT-PCR技术分析了SPMI在公猪精囊腺和尿道球腺组织的发育性表达.定性RT-PCR分析结果发现,SPMI基因在精囊腺中的表达丰度最高,在尿道球腺和子宫角中呈中等丰度表达,在前列腺、子宫颈和卵巢中的表达较弱,在其它生殖道组织未检测到mRNA表达.半定量RT-PCR分析结果显示,SPMI基因在公猪精囊腺和尿道球腺中的发育性表达规律相似,都在初生时即启动,表达水平随着日龄的增加不断提高,直至性成熟(150日龄).其中SPMI基因在精囊腺中的表达在60、90和150日龄均有显著提高(P＜0.05);而在尿道球腺中,SPMI基因的表达在30、90和150日龄均有显著提高(P＜0.05),而60日龄的表达较30日龄时有所提高,但差异不显著(P＞0.05).这些结果提示SPMI基因在公母猪生殖道呈广泛表达,其发育性表达呈日龄依赖性特点,表达水平在初情期至性成熟期有显著提高.     

Artificial Insemination with Frozen Semen in Ewes at Different Times of the Breeding Season

Totally 13575 ewes of two different breeds, Dala and Spel, were inseminated with semen, frozen in straws and thawed at 70°C for 8 sec. An insemination dose of 0.2 ml containing approx. 150 × 10⁶ spermatozoa with at least 45 to 50% progressive motility was imerted 5 to 12 mm into the cervix. The insemination was performed once between 12 and 30 h after the onset of heat. The NR rate of the Dala ewes increased significantly during the season. The NR rate of the ewes inseminated before 15. November was 44.3%, from 15. to 20. November 52.2%. from 20. to 25. November 55.3% and from 25. November and later 61.4%. The corresponding values for the ewes of the Spel breed were 57.3, 58.7, 61.5 and 71.0% respectively, and only the difference between the two last values was statistically significant. The difference between the fertility of the two breeds was significant within each of the periods .     

采用深部输精与常规输精研究不同剂量和有效精子数对经产母猪繁殖力的影响

为探讨不同输精剂量与不同有效精子数对经产母猪繁殖力的影响,使用深部输精和常规输精作为主要配种方式。将发情母猪随机分为2组,A组为深部输精组(n=60),B组为常规输精组(n=60)。对A、B组内母猪分别用不同的输精剂量(Ⅰ:30亿/80 mL、Ⅱ:15亿/80 mL、Ⅲ:15亿/40 mL;n=20)进行输精。结果表明:与常规输精相比,深部输精组的受胎率和分娩率分别为93.33%和88.33%,略高于常规输精组的86.67%和83.33%,但差异不显著(P>0.05);但深部输精可显著提高经产母猪的产仔数和产活仔数,分别提高1.07头和1.15头。无论是深部输精还是常规输精,15亿/80 mL的输精量,均可获得与30亿/80 mL输精量一致的产仔效果,这一结果可以使优秀种公猪的利用率提高1倍,降低了最新国标《GB23238-2009》中对外种猪输精剂量的要求,建议扩大实验并推广使用。     

不同添加剂及剂型对猪冷冻精液品质的影响

试验旨在研究咖啡因、维生素E、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)及剂型对猪冷冻精液品质的影响。采用添加了不同浓度咖啡因、维生素E、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)的冷冻稀释液和3种剂型的冻精管进行精液冷冻。3种添加剂对冻精解冻后的精液品质都有一定的促进作用,试验中其添加最适浓度分别为:咖啡因为0.2 mg/mL,维生素E为0.4 mg/mL,SOD为300 IU/mL;0.25mL剂型的冻精解冻后精子品质最好。咖啡因、抗氧化剂及冻精管剂型对冷冻精液的效果有一定的影响。     

不同屠宰活重豫西黑猪的营养成分及肉质特性分析

【目的】探讨豫西黑猪营养成分及肉质性状在不同体重阶段的发育性变化规律。【方法】选取平均体重约为60、75、90、105、120 kg 5个体重阶段的豫西黑猪,每组5头,共25头,每组随机选取3头进行屠宰,公母随机。屠宰后取背最长肌测定眼肌面积、背膘厚、脂肪率、失水率、脂肪酸、氨基酸和胆固醇等指标,测定肌内脂肪含量、脂滴直径和脂滴数目,采集100 g腰大肌测定熟肉率。【结果】豫西黑猪在体重达到120 kg之前,随着屠宰活重的增加,眼肌面积、背膘厚、脂肪率、熟肉率、肌内脂肪含量、肉色、剪切力、脂滴数目和脂滴直径均随之增加。眼肌面积在105、120 kg时均极显著高于60、75 kg(P<0.01),显著高于90 kg(P<0.05);背膘厚在90、105、120 kg时均极显著高于60 kg(P<0.01);肌内脂肪含量在90、105、120 kg时均显著高于60、75 kg(P<0.05);脂滴直径和脂滴数目在75、90、105、120 kg时均显著高于60 kg(P<0.05);脂肪酸中饱和脂肪酸以肉豆蔻酸、棕榈酸、硬脂酸等为主,不饱和脂肪酸以棕榈油酸、油...     

甘肃中部山区异地肉羊温精人工授精试验研究

本试验针对甘肃中部山区小群体、大规模肉羊养殖模式,开展良种肉羊异地温精人工授精试验研究。试验对澳洲白、杜波、黑头萨福克和特克赛尔种公羊精液镜检合格后用羊专用稀释液按1:2?1:4稀释,保温箱恒温运输至车程1.5?2.0 h内周边肉羊养殖合作社、规模养殖户的同期发情处理母羊进行子宫颈口人工输精。结果表明,母羊同期发情率为95.09%,情期受胎率、分娩率、产羔率和繁殖率分别为75.32%、70.23%、184.78%和129.77%,各组合间差异不显著(P>0.05)。该技术为提高我省山区优良种公羊利用率和羊良种化程度,小群体零星分散肉羊规模养殖户开展异地人工授精配种探索出了新的可借鉴模式。     

Number of Spermatozoa in the Crypts of the Sperm Reservoir at About 24 h After a Low‐Dose Intrauterine and Deep Intrauterine Insemination in Sows

The aim of this study was to investigate the number of spermatozoa in the crypts of the utero‐tubal junction (UTJ) and the oviduct of sows approximately 24 h after intrauterine insemination (IUI) and deep intrauterine insemination (DIUI) and compared with that of conventional artificial insemination (AI). Fifteen crossbred Landrace × Yorkshire (LY) multiparous sows were used in the experiment. Transrectal ultrasonography was performed every 4 h to examine the time of ovulation in relation to oestrous behaviour. The sows were inseminated with a single dose of diluted fresh semen by the AI (n = 5), IUI (n = 5) and DIUI (n = 5) at approximately 6–8 h prior to the expected time of ovulation, during the second oestrus after weaning. The sperm dose contained 3000 × 10⁶ spermatozoa in 100 ml for AI, 1,000 × 10⁶ spermatozoa in 50 ml for IUI and 150 × 10⁶ spermatozoa in 5 ml for DIUI. The sows were anaesthetized and ovario‐hysterectomized approximately 24 h after insemination. The oviducts and the proximal part of the uterine horns (1 cm) on each side of the reproductive tracts were collected. The section was divided into four parts, i.e. UTJ, caudal isthmus, cranial isthmus and ampulla. The spermatozoa in the lumen in each part were flushed several times with phosphate buffer solution. After flushing, the UTJ and all parts of the oviducts were immersed in a 10% neutral buffered formalin solution. The UTJ and each part of the oviducts were cut into four equal parts and embedded in a paraffin block. The tissue sections were transversely sectioned to a thickness of 5 μm. Every fifth serial section was mounted and stained with haematoxylin and eosin. The total number of spermatozoa from 32 sections in each parts of the tissue (16 sections from the left side and 16 sections from the right side) was determined under light microscope. The results reveal that most of the spermatozoa in the histological section were located in groups in the epithelial crypts. The means of the total number of spermatozoa in the sperm reservoir (UTJ and caudal isthmus) were 2296, 729 and 22 cells in AI, IUI and DIUI groups, respectively (p < 0.01). The spermatozoa were found on both sides of the sperm reservoir in all sows in the AI and the IUI groups. For the DIUI group, spermatozoa were not found on any side of the sperm reservoir in three out of five sows, found in unilateral side of the sperm reservoir in one sow and found in both sides of the sperm reservoir in one sow. No spermatozoa were found in the cranial isthmus, while only one spermatozoon was found in the ampulla part of a sow in the IUI group. In conclusion, DIUI resulted in a significantly lower number of spermatozoa in the sperm reservoir approximately 24 h after insemination compared with AI and IUI. Spermatozoa could be obtained from both sides of the sperm reservoir after AI and IUI but in one out of five sows inseminated by DIUI.     

Presence of a Temperature Gradient Among Genital Tract Portions and the Thermal Changes Within These Portions Over the Estrous Cycle in Beef Cows

The aim of the present study was to describe the temperature of the different portions of the female genital tract and their relation to rectal temperature and to investigate the effect of steroid hormones profiles on these variables over the estrous cycle in cattle. Four nonpregnant Japanese Black cows were investigated daily over two successive estrous cycles using a digital thermometer with a long probe and rounded-end sensor to record the temperature of the rectum (RT), vagina (VT), cervix (CT), uterine body (UBT) and uterine horns (UHT). Blood samples were collected immediately before temperature recording to assay peripheral levels of progesterone (P₄) and estradiol-17β (E₂). Moreover, transrectal ultrasonography was carried out after temperature recording to monitor the ovulatory follicle and track ovulation. During the experiment, the ambient temperature and relative humidity were recorded for further calculation of the temperature humidity index (THI). The temperature within the genital tracts in these cows progressively increased towards the uterine horns from the vagina. The VT, CT, UBT and UHTs were significantly higher in association with peripheral P₄ concentrations greater than 4 ng/ml (mid-luteal phase) when compared with lower peripheral P₄ concentrations. The VT was more significantly (P<0.01) correlated to the CT, UBT and UHTs than RT. In conclusion, a temperature gradient was present among the vagina, cervix and uterus over the estrous cycle, and changes in peripheral P₄ concentrations were associated with the thermal variations within these portions. The VT could be more beneficial than RT in monitoring temperature of deeper portions of the female genital tract in bovine.     

Effects of Hysteroscopic and Uterine Body Insemination on the Presence of Selected Immune Cells in the Equine Endometrium

The effects of standard uterine body and hysteroscopic insemination on endometrial health were investigated. For this purpose, 33 mares were assigned to five different protocols: control (no insemination; n = 7), sham AI (sham uterine body insemination; n = 6), sham HysAI (sham hysteroscopic insemination; n = 7), standard AI (standard uterine body insemination, 300 × 10⁶ progressively motile sperms (PMS); n = 7) and HysAI (hysteroscopic insemination, 100 × 10⁶ PMS; n = 6). Sampling included uterine swabbing for microbiological examination, cytology for determination of polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) in the uterus, and endometrial biopsy collection for histology and characterization of endometrial immune cells on day 18 after ovulation (B1) as well as 8–10 hours (B2, day 20) and 72 hours after insemination (B3, day 23). Microbial contamination increased throughout the experiment in the sham insemination groups. Significant effects (P < .05) over time were detected for PMNs (cytology: sham HysAI, standard AI, and HysAI; histology: standard AI and HysAI), macrophages (immunohistochemistry: standard AI and HysAI) and T cells (immunohistochemistry: standard AI), showing an increase at B2 and a subsequent decrease toward baseline levels at B3. At B2, significant differences (P < .05) existed for PMNs (mean ± SEM) between control (1.3 ± 1.9%) and sham AI (2.2 ± 2.7%) versus standard AI (12.2 ± 4.7%) and for macrophages between control (4.1 ± 3.5%) and sham AI (2.5 ± 1.3%) versus standard AI (25.4 ± 15.8%). Thus, the cellular immune response of the endometrium depends on sperm deposition in the uterus and does not differ between hysteroscopic and standard uterine body insemination.     

断奶仔猪胃肠道中IgA和IgG分泌细胞的分布

本研究旨在探讨IgA和IgG分泌细胞在断奶仔猪胃肠道不同部位的分布特点和规律。选取8头断奶24 d的仔猪,采集胃底部、胃体部、胃幽门部、十二指肠、空肠、回肠和结肠组织样品,应用免疫组织化学方法检测胃肠道中IgA和IgG分泌细胞的变化。结果显示:IgA和IgG分泌细胞在胃肠道中具有类似的分布特点和规律,即2种分泌细胞主要分布在黏膜固有层中,其数量沿着胃肠道呈现先增加后减少的趋势,其中IgA和IgG分泌细胞在胃幽门部和小肠分布最多。结果表明仔猪的胃幽门部和小肠前段可能是发挥黏膜免疫反应和抵御外界病原微生物入侵的重要位点。     

Artificial Insemination of Swine: Fecundity of Boar Semen Stored in Beltsville TS (BTS), Modified Modena (MM), or MR-A and Inseminated on One,Three and Four Days After Collection12

Contents: A field trial was conducted on 1,463 farms in The Netherlands to compare the fertilizing capacity of boar spermatozoa extended in Beltsville TS (BTS), Modified (MM), or MR-A, and inseminated in 2896 sows and gilts on the first, third or fourth day following collection. Semen was collected, extended, and stored at 18°C at six different AI centers and inseminated by inseminators on their regular routes. Sows inseminated with BTS and MR-A extended semen had higher farrowing rates than MM (79.3, 77.6 us 50.4, P <.0001), higher total pigs per litter (11.4, 11.1 vs 10.0, P <.0001) and higher total pigs born alive (10.7, 10.5 vs 9.4, P <. 0001). The farrowing rate of gilts inseminated with BTS extended semen was superior to MM (73.5 vs. 50.2%, P <.004), while MR-A gave farrowing rates greater than MM (64.1 vs 50.2%, P =.06). There was no difference in litter data for gilts. Farrowing rates for 1 and 4 day semen were superior to 3 day semen (73.2, 73.8 vs 60.3, P <.0001). The semen inseminated on day 4 contained 6 billion sperm per dose rather than the 3 billion per dose for 1 and 3 day semen. Based on the results of this study, BTS and MR-A are effective diluents for extension and storage of boar semen for use within the same week of collection. In addition, semen extended in either BTS of MR-A and stored and inseminated on the fourth day after collection can give fertility equal to first day insemination if the sperm per insemination dose is doubled. Inhalt: Künstliche Besamung beim Schwein: Fruchtbarkeitsergebnisse von Ebersamen nach Flussigkonservierung mit BTS, MR-A oder modifiziertem Modena-Verdünner (MM) und Besamung am ersten, dritten und vierten Tag nach Samengewinnung In einem in den Niederlanden durchgeführten Feldversuch wurden 3 verschiedene Verdünner-Medien für Ebersamen in vivo verglichen. Die Medien waren Beltsville TS (BTS), modifizierter Modena-Verdünner (MM) und das spanische MR-A-Medium. Insgesamt wurden 2896 Jung- und Altsauen in 1463 Herden mit 1, 3 oder 4 Tage altem Sperma besamt. Der Versuch wurde als “split-sample”-Versuch an 6 Eberstationen durchgeführt, der verdunnte Samen bei + 18°Cgelagert und von den Besamungsbeauftragten im Rahmen ihrer regulären Fahrten eingesetzt. BTS- und MR-A-konserviertes Sperma gab bei Altsauen gegenüber MM höhere Abferkelraten (79,3, 77,6 vs 50,4%, P < 0.0001), eine höhere totale Wurfzahl (11,4, 11,1 vs 10,0, P < 0.0001) und eine höhere Anzahl lebendgeborener Ferkel)10,7, 10,5 vs 9,4, P < 0.0001). Die mit BTS-uerdünntem Samen inseminierten Jungsauen wiesen gegenüber MM höhere Abferkelraten auf(73.5 vs 50,2%, P < 0.004). MR-A-Sperma lag ebenfalls hüher als MM-Samen (641 vs 50,2%, P=0.06). Die Wurfgröβen der Jungsauen reigten keine Unterschiede. Die Abferkelergebnisse nach Besamung mit 1 und 4 Tage altem Samen lagen höher als die des 3 rage alten Spermas (73,2, 73,8 vs 60,3%; P < 0.0001). Die am Tag 4 verwendeten Samenportionen enthielten 6 Milliarden Spermien gegenüber 3 Milliarden der nach 1 bzw. 3 Tagen inseminierten Portionen. Die Ergebnkse dieses Versuches zeigen, daβ BTS und MR-A effektive Verdünnermedien sind und die Lagerung von Eberfrischsperma zum Einsatz innerhalb der Entnahmewoche ermoglichen. Darüber hinaus können mit BTS oder MR-A verdünntes und am Tag 4 nach Gewinnung eingesetrtes Sperma Fruchtbarkeitsergebnisse erzielt werden, die ebenso gut sind wie nach Verwendung des 1-Tage-Spermas, wenn die Spermienzahl pro Besamungsdosis verdoppelt wird.     

同期发情及腹腔内窥镜输精技术在肉羊产业化中的推广应用

同期发情及腹腔内窥镜输精技术在肉羊产业中的广泛应用,对于改变肉羊产业的生产方式及经济结构,达到一年两产或两年三产的目的具有重要意义。在繁殖及非繁殖季节对内蒙古地区当地杂交羊进行了同期发情及腹腔内窥镜输精处理。结果表明,繁殖季节与非繁殖季节的发情率均在93%以上,差异不显著;对部分具有小尾寒羊血统的杂交羊同期发情处理后的第6天进行手术检查黄体,其排卵率分别为2.45个/只和1.68个/只。在受胎率方面,腹腔内窥镜输精的受胎率显著高于常规法人工授精的受胎率。     

Influence of Hen Age and Number of Inseminated Sperm on the Number of Holes Hydrolyzed in the Inner Perivitelline Layer of Turkey Eggs

Eggs from young turkey breeder hens have a higher rate of early embryonic mortality (EEM) than eggs from older hens. Preliminary field data indicated that increased sperm concentration decreased the incidence of EEM in eggs from young hens. Possible explanations for decreased EEM following insemination with more concentrated sperm may include altered sperm binding and hydrolyzing of the inner perivitelline layer (IPVL) of eggs from hens of different ages. The current study examined differences in the number of sperm penetration (SP) holes hydrolyzed in the IPVL in hens at 2 different ages when inseminated with 25, 50, 100, 200, 400, or 800 million viable sperm. Hens (12/treatment) were inseminated on d 14 and 21 after photostimulation (32 and 33 wk of age) and were inseminated again at 12 and 13 wk of egg production (44 and 45 wk of age). The SP holes hydrolyzed in the IPVL were counted in the 1,098 eggs produced in the 3 wk following each insemination period. The number of SP holes hydrolyzed in the IPVL was significantly (P ≤ 0.05) greater in younger hens than older hens. Furthermore, the number of SP holes was significantly greater (P ≤ 0.01) with the 400 and 800 million insemination doses as compared with the other 4 insemination doses. There was no interaction between hen age and sperm insemination dose. In conclusion, the absence of an interaction between hen age and insemination dose suggests that factors other than numbers of sperm binding to the IPVL influence EEM. These factors may be a combination of oviduct influences and IPVL properties that change as the hen ages.